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Students help put on PALA Qualifiers at Lake Myrtle Sports Park

Jillian Kurtz Florida Southern students and athletes helped at the 2019 Pan American Lacrosse Association Women’s Lacrosse World Qualifiers that took place Nov. 14-17. Founded in the Fall of 2018, Pan American Lacrosse Association (PALA) is...

Athlete Spotlight: Haley Eckel

Emma Tallon Junior Business major and midfielder on the women’s soccer team, Haley Eckel, proves that she is a leader both on the field and in the classroom. Eckel began her soccer career at four years...

Moccasin Sports Recap | Week of Sept. 23

Men’s soccer saw their second conference tie and first conference win The Mocs were on the road this week for games against Rollins and Nova Southeastern (NSU).  On Wednesday, the team traveled to Winter Park, Fla....

Ice hockey falls to USF in home opener

Andrew Pawling  The Mocs fell 1-0 in front of a full house to the University of South Florida (USF) in their home opener at the Lakeland Ice Arena (LIA) this past Saturday.  Nearly 800 fans, with...

Moccasins Sports Recap | Week of Sept. 16

Mikaela Queen Women’s soccer falls twice on the road On Wednesday, the Mocs traveled to St. Augustine, Florida where they fell 0-5 to the Flagler Saints in their last non-conference game of the season. Freshman Jenny Staten...

Men’s soccer makes a comeback

Mikaela Queen After a historic season last fall, Florida Southern men’s soccer looks to bring the fire back to the team. Head coach Jason Carlson said that the incoming class brings strong additions to the team...

Women’s soccer jumps into the season with a 3-1 record

Mikaela Queen Due to Hurricane Dorian, women’s soccer postponed their season opener against Valdosta State that was scheduled for Sept. 5. The team took on Shorter University on Sept. 6 and saw a 1-0 victory over the...

Volleyball starts the season with a 2-5 record

Mikaela Queen Florida Southern volleyball hosted the Terrace Hotel Clajussic on Sept. 6-7 where they brought No.5 Concorida-St. Paul, Hillsdale, Indiana (Pa.) and No.17 Central Missouri to Jenkins Field.  The Mocs faced a tough start to...

Cross country starts season at UF Invitational

Reems Landreth Florida Southern College’s men’s and women’s cross country took sixth and 11th, respectively, at the 2019 UF Mountain Dew Invite on Sept. 13 in Gainesville, Fla.  Sophomore Sarah Zamot recorded a personal best 18:44.3,...

Athletics cancels all home events the week of Sept. 2 due to Dorian

Mikaela Queen Update: Sept. 2, 12 p.m. Because of changes to Hurricane Dorian's track, select athletic events will return to their original date and time. Rescheduled events: Women's Soccer - Sept. 5 vs. Valdosta State Volleyball -...

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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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