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Friday, December 19, 2025

Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

Men’s hockey senior night ends in thrilling tie against UCF

Florida Southern hockey senior night took place on Jan. 16, with pre-game celebration and brawls on the menu for the night. 

After four losses, women’s basketball shoots for wins

The women’s basketball team has had an eventful new year with five Sunshine State Conference matchups over the last few weeks. During the stretch the Mocs started off 0-4, with the last three losses all being decided by two possessions, but have now found their first win of 2025 with their win over Saint Leo Jan. 18.

Men’s basketball drops two straight hyper-close match ups

The No. 8 men’s basketball team has stumbled over their last two games, going 0-2 over the stretch, tying the number of losses they had over the first 17 games of the season. 

They added a hammer to golf 

The leisure sport of America has a new way to entertain, with legends like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy pioneering the charge. A new golf league called Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL), has seemingly appeared out of nowhere, attracting millions of viewers on its debut match. 

Parramore takes unconventional path to esports position

From his days as a collegiate swimmer to his current role as the Esports Director at Florida Southern College, Brandon Parramore has brought a unique blend of traditional sports discipline and innovative thinking to the burgeoning world of esports.

Men’s Cross Country coach details his journey

“Coach Matt is the reason I am as good as I am today,” Giller said. “I think if you told me in high school that I’d be running the times I am right now, I think I would’ve just laughed. He’s a solid coach, he’s definitely a hard coach who will challenge you and work you very hard and I think that’s the reason we’ve been so successful is because of him.”

Volleyball misses postseason, but players set records 

On Nov. 23 the Mocs celebrated seven seniors with a 3-2 win against RV Nova Southeastern. Back-and-forth wins between the Sharks ended with a three point lead in the fifth set with help from senior transfer student Sandra Sasaski.

Punching into the era of influencer boxing

On November 15, a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul shattered national streaming records, becoming the most streamed sporting event ever, according to CNBC. 

The implications and frustrations of club sports

As the Mocs near the midway point in the season, the push for playoffs is going to begin after the summation of winter break. The way playoffs are set up, however, is complicated. A big part in this is the fact that our Mocs hockey team isn’t a school sport. It's a club sport.

Steen leads men’s basketball to overtime victory

Junior forward Alex Steen paved the way with an explosive performance that played a key role in FSC’s impressive victory.

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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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