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Jones selected for Dark Horse Dunker Competition

Reems Landreth  VOTE HERE Florida Southern College men’s basketball senior Slinky Jones has been selected as a participant for the 2019 Dark Horse Dunker Competition. Jones is the first Moccasin to ever earn a spot in...

Beach volleyball prepares for second season

Andrew Pawling In the fall of 2017 Florida Southern Athletics introduced a beach volleyball team to its varsity roster. After finishing 5-18 in their inaugural season, the Mocs are looking to build a winning program...

Athlete Spotlight: Casey Slezak

Andrew Pawling A sparkplug on the beach volleyball team, Casey Slezak is looking to make the most out of her sophomore season at FSC. Slezak, a gymnast and indoor volleyball player during her youth and high...

17-game win streak ends in Daytona Beach

Reems Landreth The No. 15 Florida Southern College women’s basketball team saw their first loss in Sunshine State Conference play on Feb. 9 with a 75-83 loss to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Florida...

No. 6 men’s golf opens spring season

Reems Landreth No. 6 Men’s Golf opened their 2019 campaign with a fourth place finish at the Matlock Collegiate Classic at the Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Florida on Feb. 11-12. Freshman Max Coutsolioutsos...

No. 5 Baseball starts off season with 3-1 record

Avery Mariotti Baseball started off their season going 3-1 over their first week of play including a no-hitter in their home opener. The Mocs first game was on Feb. 1 against West Florida. The score of...

Softball starts season with split series

Reems Landreth Florida Southern softball split their opening night series again Ursuline College on Feb. 4 before splitting a series against Flagler College on Feb 6. Opening night saw mirrored box scores as the Mocs...

Three former Mocs to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Andrew Pawling  Former Moccasins Matt Joyce, Jackie Barenborg and Marianne Andersson will be inducted into the Florida Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in a banquet at the Streamline Sale Arena in Jenkins Field House on...

Baseball throws first no-hitter since 2001

Andrew Pawling Carson King, Chase Pilato and Leo Rodriguez combined threw the first no-hitter for Florida Southern baseball since J.C. Barnett in 2001. With the 3-0 victory, the Mocs improve to a 3-1 win-loss ratio...

Softball prepares for second season at Bellotto Field

Mikaela Queen Florida Southern Softball is predicted to finish eighth behind Nova Southeastern in the Sunshine State Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.  Last season, the team had a 27-21 record with a 12-18 record in the conference....

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. 

Is NYC mayor-elect Mamdani the best choice for the city?: No, Mamdani isn’t good...

David BradyStaff Writer From a cursory scroll of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign website, you’re struck with a focus on, what is typically called, bread...

Is NYC mayor-elect Mamdani the best choice for the city?: Mamdani is a refreshing...

The New York City mayoral race is officially over, with the voters deciding that the young, enthusiastic Zohran Mamdani can lead their city to a brighter future.