The Nova Southeastern Men's and Women's Track teams celebrated Senior Day at the NSU Shark Invitational, highlighting their final home meet of the 2025-26 season. The event honored seniors while the Sharks earned seven podium finishes, including winning both the men's and women's 4x400m relays. Sativa James secured gold in the women's 400m, and the men鈥檚 relay team narrowly defeated rivals from Lynn. Additional wins included second place in the men's 1500m by Marcus Tortorella and third place in the men's 110m hurdles by Joseph Pinheiro. The competition provided valuable experience for younger athletes ahead of their next busy weekend of events.

By the Numbers
  • Nova Southeastern earned seven podium finishes at the Shark Invitational.
  • Sativa James clocked 56.13 seconds to win the women's 400m.
  • The men's 4x400m relay team finished in 3:20.22, finishing less than a second ahead of Lynn.
State of Play
  • The event combined veterans with younger runners, showcasing both experience and potential.
  • Upcoming competitions include the University of Florida Pepsi Relays and the Embry-Riddle Running Elements Classic.
What's Next

The Sharks will compete on April 3 and 4 in Gainesville and Daytona Beach, respectively, as they look to build on their Senior Day momentum.

Bottom Line

Senior Day showcased a seamless blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars, emphasizing NSU's commitment to developing the next generation of track athletes while celebrating its accomplished seniors.