Athletic News
Women's Hoops Beaten by No. 23 Sharks
DAVIE, Fla. – Back in the summer, Barry coach Bill Sullivan suspected Nova Southeastern would be the team to beat in the Sunshine State Conference. His Buccaneer women's basketball team found out the hard way Wednesday as Barry lost to the host Sharks at University Center, 89-43. Barry (10-7, 2-6 SSC) had an early first-half lead, but No. 23... read more
Baseball Primed For Big Season In 2013
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – In 2012 Barry University's baseball team struggled its way to a 23-22 overall mark but did finish with a 13-9 record in conference play which was good for third in the SSC. A combination of a difficult road schedule, injuries and inexperienced players learning the college game all played a role last spring. Head coach... read more
Women's Golf Opens Season Saturday
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Barry University women's golf team opens the spring season Saturday at the Tusculum Women's Intercollegiate in Kiawah Island, S.C. The Buccaneers won their final tournament of the fall season, and now hope to keep the momentum going in the spring. With more talent and depth added to a roster that returned all five members of... read more
Tennis Teams Volunteer at Free Kids Festival
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. -- Barry University men's and women's tennis teams participated in a community service event Sunday at San Souci Tennis Facility. The Buccaneers men's and women's teams offered tennis instruction to kids as part of the North Miami-Dade Free Kids Tennis Festival. It was the second free tennis day the Buccaneers have offered to... read more
Bucs Baseball To Face 'Canes On Opening Day
MIAMI SHORES, Fla.—The Barry baseball team begins the 2013 regular season at home against the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes on Friday, Feb. 1 with the first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The Buccaneers struggled out of the gate last spring but played some of their best ball down the stretch winning five of their last six including a three-game... read more
Men's Basketball Plays at Nova SE Wednesday
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- This rivalry has grown accustomed to the one-possession verdict. When Barry and Nova Southeastern meet on the basketball court, that's been the trend the last few years. Last year, Nova won the first meeting on a last-second shot, 65-64, in Davie, Fla. Barry won the second game, 51-50, on a tip-in at the buzzer in Miami... read more
Re-tooled Squad Has Softball Excited For 2013 Season
MIAMI SHORES, Fla.— The 2012 class of Buccaneer softball had a great run. Over four years, they posted a 138-68 mark, including 64-31 in the Sunshine State Conference, and advanced to the NCAA Regional their last two years. But that seven-player group is gone and head coach Danielle Penner's Bucs have their work cut out to keep building on the... read more
Tickets For SSC Basketball Tournament Available For Sale
The 2013 Sunshine State Conference Basketball Championships will be held March 6-10 at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Fla. All nine men's and women's teams from each member institution will participate in the neutral-site tournament. Get your tickets to be part of a new March tradition! You can only purchase advance sale tickets through the... read more
SSC Posts Top Division II ASR for 6th Straight Year
GRAPEVNE, Texas -- For the sixth consecutive year, the Sunshine State Conference has posted the top NCAA Division II Academic Success Rate. read more
Women's Basketball Works Overtime To Knock Off Tampa
MIAMI SHORES, Fla.—The Barry women's basketball team pulled off a 64-60 upset of the 25th-ranked Tampa Spartans in Sunshine State Conference action on Saturday in the Health & Sports Center. The Bucs rallied from 11 points down to force the extra period, and then dominated the Spartans in the bonus frame. The game was tied 19-19 with 6:12 left... read more
