March Madness: Breaking down the unpredictability of the tournament

With both brackets featuring strong contenders, upsets, and potential Cinderella stories, experts have weighed in on what to expect over the next three weeks.

Men break several records, women grab No. 33 spot at NCAA Championships

Men’s and women’s swimming finished their five-day competition at the 2025 NCAA Division II Swimming National Championships at Indianapolis’ Indiana University Natatorium.

Men’s swim places second, women in fourth at SSCs

The Mocs completed the 2025 Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championships at the F.A.S.T Center in Ocala this past weekend. The No. 16 men’s team finished in second with 596 points, while the No. 24 women’s team placed fourth with 383.5 points. No. 1 University of Tampa managed to grab first for both teams.

Byron wins back-to-back Daytona 500s; Preece involved in big collision

William Byron made history by winning his second consecutive Daytona 500, joining an elite group of drivers who have won back-to-back titles, last achieved by Denny Hamlin in 2019 and 2020.

Women’s lacrosse ranks No. 4 after opening game

The women’s lacrosse team opened their 2025 season with a win against the Flagler College Saints by a score of 10-8 at Berend Field on Feb. 7.

Philadelphia stops a Kansas City three-peat in dominant revenge game

The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious with a final score of 40-22, securing their second Super Bowl championship in franchise history by taking down the two-time reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Opinion: Say Drake, what’s your favorite halftime show?

I am not the biggest football fan. Never have been. But, I love the Super Bowl. It’s the perfect time to gather with friends, have an excuse to eat too many chips and salsa, and, of course, see if you’ll witness yet another legendary halftime performance. Living through many, I have clear performance favorites. 

Athletics’ Hurricane Milton relief efforts earn NCAA award recognition

FSC Athletics started out the year strong with a special recognition from the NCAA. Florida Southern College was named a finalist for the prestigious NCAA Division II Award of Excellence, an award that honors schools for their outstanding community service initiatives led by student athletes

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.

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