https://www.fswbucs.com en-us https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200723iy24jk After posting the highest winning percentage in the Suncoast Conference on the court and in the field for the second straight season this year, the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers showed their true STUDENT-Athlete prowess on Wednesday as a conference high 21 Bucs earned NJCAA All-Academic Team honors.  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200723iy24jk https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200721isfre7 All three Florida SouthWestern State women's athletics teams were honored by the NJCAA on Monday as the Bucs Volleyball, Softball, and Women's Basketball teams were named NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year by the organization.   Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200721isfre7 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200720h8o2w6 Florida SouthWestern outfielder Lexi Moore will go from one of the top NJCAA Softball programs to one of the top NCAA Division II programs next season, signing her National Letter of Intent to play for Rollins College in Winter Park on Monday.   Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200720h8o2w6 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200717ppsc5a The State Championship rematch battle between #2 Central Florida and #3 Florida SouthWestern lived up to its billing at City of Palms Park in Downtown Fort Myers in late February.  Game one of the doubleheader came down to the final pitch, which is what brings us to our #1 moment on our list of the Top 10 Moments of the 2019-20 FSW Athletics Year, Lindsey Corbin’s walk off grand slam. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200717ppsc5a https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200708q05jyf Hitting home runs was commonplace for the Florida SouthWestern Softball team in 2020 as they blasted 32 longballs in just 25 games, but what Haley Ellefson did against Miami Dade on March 5th is something that may never be replicated. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200708q05jyf https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200626tu40gu After a series of one after another bad news reports regarding COVID-19 ended their 2019-2020 athletics year in March, the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers got some good news on Thursday as the FCSAA Council of Presidents approved the NJCAA and the FCSAA AD’s plans to play the 2020-2021 seasons as planned, beginning in August.  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200626tu40gu https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200615j6ihz0 For the first time in history Florida SouthWestern has an Academic All-American® as Softball player Owen Bowers was bestowed the honor on Monday by CoSIDA after posting a 4.00 GPA in the classroom and blasting 18 home runs and driving in 94 runs the past two years on the field.  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200615j6ihz0 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200612ndisbj We wrap up our four part series today on the Florida SouthWestern State Teams of the Decade as we look at 10 of the best Buccaneers Softball talents of all-time.  Reemerging in 2016, the FSW Softball Team has been one of the elite programs in the country for the past five seasons.  The Bucs have won four straight Suncoast Conference Championships and a pair of State Championships, while making three trips to the NJCAA National Tournament.  Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200612ndisbj https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200506pbbmd2 For the second consecutive season, the Florida SouthWestern State Athletics Department recorded the highest winning percentage of any team in the FCSAA. Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200506pbbmd2 https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200501j3h88n While Florida SouthWestern State College recently completed just its fifth year of NJCAA competition, it has already become a hotspot on NCAA Division I coaches' recruiting trail.   Fri, 01 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200501j3h88n https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200414v9dxzj The Florida SouthWestern State Softball team was in the midst of another record breaking season in 2020 when it was abruptly ended due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  The Buccaneers had built up a 23-2 overall record as they approached the midway point of the season while earning wins over both the defending National Champion Chipola Indians and the nation’s #2 ranked team in Central Florida.  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200414v9dxzj https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200325fn66mg Of the 75 athletes that originate from outside of the United States between Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Southwestern State College, a good amount are stuck in Fort Myers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200325fn66mg https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200316mmnh6n After careful thought and consideration, the NJCAA has decided to cancel the rest of the 2020 Athletics season due to the rapidly changing situation concerning COVID-19. The cancellation effects the Florida SouthWestern State Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams as well as the Bucs’ Baseball and Softball squads.  Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200316mmnh6n https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200312tdugyd Due to the continued concern of COVID-19 the the FCSAA has suspended all competitions, effective immediately, through March 28th.   At that time, the organization's Council of Presidents will reaccess the situation and determine whether they feel competition between teams is safe once again. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200312tdugyd https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200311oe5xe8 Tossing five innings and allowing just one hit last week, Florida SouthWestern State Softball pitcher Alyssa O’Donnell has been named the FCSAA Pitcher of the Week as announced by the league on Tuesday. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200311oe5xe8 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200311oscfut Two weeks ago, Florida SouthWestern State Softball star Haley Ellefson was named the FCSAA Pitcher of the Week for her work in the circle for the Buccaneers.  Tuesday, the sophomore was given a different honor as she was named the state’s Player of the Week.  Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200311oscfut https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2019-20/releases/20200309umq5a1 If the week five NJCAA National Poll stays true, this year's FCSAA Tournament is going to be one for the ages as Monday, the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers Softball team found themselves ranked #3 for the fifth straight week in a poll that included five Sunshine State teams in the top seven.   Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2019-20/releases/20200309umq5a1 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200305wbsxi0 If you are an opposing pitcher and you see the #3 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers on your upcoming schedule, you might want to schedule a sick day.  The Bucs offensive assault continued on Thursday as they put together two more run rule victories with 13-1 and 10-2 wins over Lincoln Trail to improve to 23-2 on the year.  Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200305wbsxi0 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/2020030516t1c2 Florida SouthWestern State sophomore Haley Ellefson did it all for the 3rd ranked Buccaneer Softball squad on Wednesday against Miami Dade, finishing a perfect 4-4 at the plate with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the doubleheader while also pitching the Bucs to a game one win as FSW swept past the Sharks 13-5 and 11-2 in a pair of run rule victories to improve to 21-2 on the year.   Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/2020030516t1c2 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/202003040d42e4 Three days after grinding through a doubleheader split with #2 Central Florida, the #3 Florida SouthWestern State Softball team got a chance to let their hair down a little bit on Tuesday, sweeping past the visiting Kalamazoo Valley Cougars by scores of 5-1 and 16-0 to improve to 19-2 on the year.  Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/202003040d42e4 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200302sn7e13 A split with #2 Central Florida Friday in a battle of NJCAA titans was good enough to keep the Florida SouthWestern State Softball team at #3 in the NJCAA National Polls released on Monday.   Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200302sn7e13 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200228zqlgr7 In a rematch of the 2019 FCSAA State Championship game, the #3 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers battled the #2 Central Florida Patriots Friday afternoon at City of Palms Park in Downtown Fort Myers.  The doubleheader lived up to its billing as a back and forth affair in game one ended with a walk off grand slam from FSW's Lindsey Corbin for a 12-8 win, while game two featured a pair of multi home run games, one for each side, before Central Florida hung on for a 7-5 win to split the twinbill.   Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200228zqlgr7 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200226esyirp The first measurable rainfall in three weeks in Southwest Florida came on the wrong day as the Florida SouthWestern State Softball team was forced to postpone their scheduled doubleheader with ASA Miami Wednesday due to wet playing conditions and future forecasts for more precipitation in the area later in the day. The 3rd ranked Bucs will return to the field on Friday in a huge non-conference doubleheader against #3 Central Florida at 2 PM at City of Palms Park in a rematch of last season’s FCSAA State Championship game.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200226esyirp https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200226io1fjt Following a dominating week at the plate, Florida SouthWestern State sophomore Natavia Ellis has been named the NJCAA National Player of the Week. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200226io1fjt https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200225mg37tv Ellis had a monster week for the Bucs, hitting .714 with two home runs, 16 RBIs and nine runs scored in the middle of the FSW order.  She had hits in all seven games she saw action in and drove in runs in six of the seven. Her best game of the week came against Ave Maria when she went 3-3 with a single, a double, a home run, and 6 RBIs to lead the Bucs to a run rule win.  She wrapped up the week by going 2-3 with two doubles and two RBIs as the Bucs knocked off #5 Chipola in a rematch of the 2019 District H Championship game.  On the season Ellis is hitting .583 with four home runs and 29 RBIs. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200225mg37tv https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200225mhesy2 Ellefson was nearly perfect for the Bucs last week, going 4-0 without allowing a single earned run in 14 1/3 innings pitched.  She yielded just seven hits while striking out 20 on the week.  Thursday against Ave Maria she struck out seven in three innings of work while Sunday she went 3 1/3 hitless frames to beat Tallahassee. On the season Ellefson is 8-1 with a 0.72 ERA in 38 2/3 innings pitched.  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200225mhesy2 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200224qrxanl The Florida SouthWestern State Softball held steady in the NJCAA National Poll this week, checking in at #3 for the third straight week with their 16-1 record to start the 2020 season.   Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200224qrxanl https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/202002241bog27 The #3 Florida SouthWestern State Softball team earned two more solid regular season wins on Sunday, first putting it on Tallahassee 12-4 before upending the defending National Champion Chipola Indians 8-4 to wrap up a perfect 4-0 weekend at the Courtney Miller Invitational in Sanford. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/202002241bog27 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/202002230i7en6 Playing in the place they hope to be come May at the FCSAA State Tournament in Sanford, the #3 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers continued a dominant stretch on Saturday, first blanking Santa Fe 8-0 in a run rule before taking it to Florida State College at Jacksonville 8-1 to pick up their 10th straight win.  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/202002230i7en6 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200220zfmz4n If you are a pitcher and value your ERA, you probably want to steer clear of the #3 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers right now. The Buccaneers put on another show Thursday night in Naples, putting up 31 runs in a 18-1, 13-0 doubleheader sweep of Ave Maria. FSW has now outscored their last seven opponents by a count of 92-5.  Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/sball/2019-20/releases/20200220zfmz4n