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BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK: Men’s cross country three-peats at SSC Championship

Before the season, the men’s cross country team was slated to win the Sunshine State Conference Championship for the third year in a row in the coaches poll. The Mocs did exactly that.

Season preview: New faces, new schemes, same results?

Florida Southern Men’s Basketball, like most of the NCAA, has shifted its approach to recruiting, roster construction and overall play. In the 11th season of head coach Mike Donnelly’s tenure at Florida Southern the portal has become the ultimate tool for a Florida Southern program that has continued to laugh in the face of a rebuild.

Mocs soccer fights valiantly in SSC Quarterfinals to No. 1 Nova Southeastern

The men’s soccer team wrapped up its season earlier in November, falling to Palm Beach Atlantic in the SSC Championship Quarterfinals. However, reaching that stage required considerable determination and focus, as the team needed a late-season surge just to get there.

Oct. 10, 2015: Spansk twins put away Lynn University 

On this day in FSC history, the Men's soccer squad defeated Lynn University by a score of 1-0. 

Bump-y beginning of the season for Coach Crowder

Coaching Division II sports is a tall task for most, but it becomes even tougher when there’s a newborn child involved. That’s the exact task that Head Volleyball Coach Ashlee Crowder has been assigned.

Cultures unite among men’s tennis

While FSC contains a diverse group of cultures on campus, the men’s tennis team is a true melting pot in every sense of the phrase. Out of the 20 players, 13 hail from foreign countries, which creates a unique experience compared to other sports. 

New head coach, same high expectations for swim

FSC men’s and women’s swim teams are under new leadership for the first time in over seven years. Head coach Steven Bostick became the sixth head coach of both teams in program history this June, filling the role Andy Robbins left in the wake of his retirement. 

From horses to heavy weights: sophomore finds success in bodybuilding

Paris Karastury, a 19-year-old sophomore from Northwestern, Pennsylvania who is on Florida Southern’s Equestrian team, traded out her riding helmet and boots for heels, diving  into the world of competitive body building, achieving successes and awards in the process. 

FSC Athletics implements AI into game recaps

This month, FSC Athletics announced they’d be partnering with AI software company, FanWord, to bring all postgame recaps among other storytelling devices to fans using artificial intelligence.

YouTube documentary made about FSC basketball star

Expectations have always surrounded senior Donovan Smith, but he’s learned to harness the attention and turn it into success. Over the summer, a documentary directed by Leo Kloos titled "West$ide" was created about Smith’s basketball journey. 

Recent Articles

Rewriting records and exceeding high expectations

Good things come in three’s and women’s basketball is tripling down on their identity of tough, quick and team-oriented basketball. 

Women’s soccer coach Lucey announces retirement

Following the FSC women’s soccer team’s elimination in the second round of the SSC playoffs, head coach Gerry Lucey announced his retirement. He plans to move to Long Island with his family at the end of the year. 

More than a game: how intramurals shape student life 

Intramural sports at Florida Southern College have become more than just a recreational option; They’re a cornerstone of campus life. With nearly 70% of students engaging in activities at the wellness center and about 30% participating directly in intramural (IM) sports, these programs serve as one of FSC’s most impactful student experiences. 

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