Author: Christina Hardman, Florida Tech News Bureau

Florida Tech Places 69 Student-Athletes on Sunshine State Conference Fall Honor Roll

The Sunshine State Conference announced its 2023 Spring Commissioner’s Honor Roll on Tuesday, and 69 Florida Tech scholar-athletes were recognized for their outstanding performance in the classroom. […]

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COLLEGE SOCCER: Florida Tech Panthers Hire Katy Freels as Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announced Katy Freels as the new head coach of the Florida Tech women’s soccer program. A former NWSL player and two-time All-American at Auburn, Freels becomes the sixth head coach in program history. […]

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Florida Tech Panthers Rank No. 20 in Division II LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Standings

Florida Tech continues to soar nationally as they are 20th in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings for Division II after the fall semester, as announced Thursday morning. […]

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Florida Tech Panthers Soccer Trio Receives USC Scholar All-American Honors

Florida Tech men’s soccer saw a trio of Scholar-Athletes land United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American honors following the organization’s release. Sjur Drechsler, Hugo Catherine, and Ettore Casadei were each named to the First Team. The three Panthers become just the second, third, and fourth Scholar-Athletes to receive the honor in program history. […]

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Florida Tech Women’s Soccer Coach Ryan Moon Steps Down, Hired as Head Coach at Jacksonville University

After three successful seasons at the helm of the Florida Tech women’s soccer program, Ryan Moon is stepping down as head coach and has been named the head coach at NCAA Division I Jacksonville University. […]

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Florida Tech Junior Defender Sjur Drechsler Named United Soccer Coaches National Player of the Year

Florida Tech junior defender Sjur Drechsler has been named the Division II National Player of the Year by United Soccer Coaches for the 2023 season. The Stavanger, Norway native, becomes the first Florida Tech Panther to receive the honor. […]

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Florida Tech Panthers Soccer Teams NCAA Tournament Bound, Tourney Set for Rick Stottler Field Nov. 16-18

Florida Tech men’s and women’s soccer programs have clinched berths into the 2023 NCAA Division II Tournament. Florida Tech men’s soccer will host the first and second rounds of the 2023 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championship on Nov. 16-18 at Rick Stottler Field. […]

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Florida Tech Panthers Marem Ndiongue Named SSC Offensive Player of the Week

Florida Tech senior Lina Stranger-Johannessen was named the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league on Monday. […]

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Florida Tech Panthers Men’s Soccer Celebrate Senior Night with 1-0 Victory Over Rollins Tars

A late goal by Ettore Casadei elevated the Panther men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over the Rollins Tars on Senior Night surrounded by Panther alumni, Friday at Rick Stottler Field. The Panthers move to 8-1-3 on the year, with a 5-1-1 mark in the SSC. […]

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Florida Tech Panthers Soccer Sweeps Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week Honors

Florida Tech men’s soccer sweeps Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week honors, with senior Ettore Casadei being tabbed the Offensive Player of the Week and graduate student Iker Bastida earning Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday afternoon. […]

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Florida Tech Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Recognizes Softball Player Alex Hendrian

In this Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, we are featuring Florida Tech softball player, Alex Hendrian. This summer, the Aurora, Colo. native is gaining meaningful experience at an internship in her desired field. We caught up with Hendrian to learn more about the incredible opportunity. […]

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COLLEGE SPORTS: Florida Tech Men’s Rowing Team Adds Catherine Davie to Coaching Staff

Florida Tech head coach Adam Thorstad has announced the hire of Catherine Davie as assistant coach of the men’s rowing program. Davie served as Florida Tech women’s rowing assistant coach for two seasons. […]

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Florida Tech Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Recognizes Rower Justin Woodyard

In this Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, we are featuring Florida Tech men’s rower, Justin Woodyard. This summer, the St. Petersburg, native is gaining meaningful experience at an internship in his desired field. We caught up with Woodyard to learn more about the incredible opportunity. […]

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Florida Tech AD Jamie Joss Names Adam Thorstad Head Coach of Panther Men’s Rowing Program

Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announced Adam Thorstad as the next head coach of the Florida Tech men’s rowing program. Thorstad served as the Florida Tech women’s rowing head coach for 16 seasons. […]

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