FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The #NSU50 "Top Moments in NSU Athletics History" continues with the second moment on the list: Nova University selecting its first mascot.
Nova University, over a decade before merging with Southeastern University of the Health Science, needed a mascot to represent its brand new basketball team and future sports programs. A contest, which was open to the general public, was held to come up with a nickname for the new athletics program. The nickname "Knights" was chosen after being deemed the most popular submission by contest participants.

The Knights would prove to be a successful mascot for the next two decades. Knights in several sports would combine to win 26 conference championships in the NAIA's Sun Conference. Now, the Knights represent a strong alumni base that can still be seen around campus cheering on NSU.

Although NSU rebranded as the Sharks in 2005, the school and athletic department are proud of the accomplishments of all Knights from 1982 through 2004.

Check back with NSUSharks.com next Tuesday for the next #NSU50 "Top Moments in NSU Athletics History."

Moment No. 1: NSU Athletics is Born

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