FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University President and CEO Dr. George Hanbury, and Director of Athletics/Associate Vice President for Advancement Michael Mominey announced the addition of men's lacrosse and women's lacrosse as its 18th and 19th intercollegiate athletic program offerings. Both sports will begin competition in the 2024-25 academic year.
"The addition of men's and women's lacrosse teams will expand NSU's NCAA intercollegiate sports teams to 19. These athletic programs offer students the opportunity to pursue their passion in sports while achieving premiere education at NSU," said President and CEO Dr. Hanbury. "We look forward to supporting our student-athletes as they continue to excel both on the field, and in the classroom."
"We are really excited to welcome both men's and women's lacrosse to our portfolio of our robust athletic program." said Mominey. "The sport of lacrosse is the fastest and largest growing sport in the nation as well in the state of Florida, hence part of the decision to add the programs. We are looking forward to fielding competitive programs that will not only enhance our athletic program, but we feel that this sport will be a value add for our entire university community."
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