https://www.fswbucs.com en-us https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210805jq6lz9 Following an outstanding season for the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers, sophomore slugger Christian Lucio has signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Marshall University next year.  Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210805jq6lz9 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210804h5bhnn Point Park University opponents will be double taking on the diamond for the next three years as Florida SouthWestern slugger Jared Campbell has joined his twin brother Jordon in signing with the Pioneers to continue his academic and athletic career in Pittsburgh next season. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210804h5bhnn https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210803h5fn9r Florida SouthWestern State redshirt freshman Jordon Campbell will be trading in his flip flops of Southwest Florida for some work boots in the Coal State next year after signing his Letter of Intent to play at Point Park University in Pennsylvania for the 2021-2022 season. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210803h5fn9r https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210730jc3vpx Florida SouthWestern State righthander Brendan Koester will be headed from one winning program to another next season after signing his National Letter of Intent to pitch at Indiana University Southeast in 2022.  Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210730jc3vpx https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210728gxei6d The Florida SouthWestern State Athletic Department brought home an NJCAA high three awards in the 2YSIDA Graphics & Publications Contest for the 2020-2021 athletic year, claiming 1st place accolades for their team schedule poster and game notes while earning 2nd place in the gameday graphics category. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210728gxei6d https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210722ixaz46 We continue our countdown of the Top 10 FSW Athletics Moments of the 2020-2021 year today with our #2 moment; Bucs Baseball Dominating Draft Day. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210722ixaz46 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210715fmj3a5 Florida SouthWestern State freshman Abimelec Ortiz signed a free agent contract with the Texas Rangers on Monday night, bringing the number of pros from the Bucs 2021 squad to five.  Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210715fmj3a5 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210715ix9c0u We continue our countdown of the Top 10 FSW Athletics Moments of the 2020-2021 year today with our #7 moment; Antonio Knowles becoming FSW Baseball’s first 1st Team NJCAA All-American. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210715ix9c0u https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210713jjq7w6 The Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers were the first program in the NJCAA to have three players selected in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft as righthander Marc Davis had his named called by the Washington Nationals in the 11th round on Tuesday. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210713jjq7w6 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210713kqoory After a season dominating the end of games for the Suncoast Conference Champion Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers, closer Antonio Knowles was selected in the 13th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft by the reigning World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday afternoon.  Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210713kqoory https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210712p31vap Florida SouthWestern State freshman Carlos Rodriguez was drafted in the 6th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, making him the highest drafted Buccaneer since the program’s rebirth in 2016 and the school’s highest since 1993 when Kerry Ward went in the 4th round to the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210712p31vap https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210712qtjf5c Three rounds after watching his teammate Carlos Rodriguez drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers, Florida SouthWestern State lefthander Alex Ayala heard his name called in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft, as the 2020 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays picked the Bucs ace in the 9th round, 281st overall to make FSW one of just two NJCAA programs with two picks on the second day of the draft. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210712qtjf5c https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210630fq8s8x You have heard of the infamous Flying Dutchman ship and now the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers have a Dutch man heading to the Flying Fleet as big righthander Daniel Vos has signed to play at Erskine College in South Carolina next season. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210630fq8s8x https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210609kbk2qj For the first time in program history, the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers have a 1st Team NJCAA All-American as closer Antonio Knowles was bestowed the honor Wednesday after a spectacular sophomore campaign for the Bucs. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210609kbk2qj https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210607fhrbgg Three years ago, Florida SouthWestern Head Baseball Coach Ben Bizier gave local prep right-hander Robert Wegielnik a chance.  He didn’t have a scholarship available at the time, but he had a jersey, and Wegielnik made the most of it, parlaying a walk on spot in 2019 to a Division I scholarship in 2021 as last week he officially signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Florida Atlantic next season. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210607fhrbgg https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210512iicxty On the heels of their best season in program history, a state high four Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers have been named to the FCSAA All-State Team for the 2021 campaign.  Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210512iicxty https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210511lrecd2 After a fourth place finish at the FCSAA State Tournament, the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers will close their 2021 season ranked 18th in the NJCAA National Rankings.  Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210511lrecd2 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210508w3hqjo The #11 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers were shutout 5-0 by the Northwest Florida State Raiders Saturday afternoon in the FCSAA State Tournament, bringing their 2021 season to a close.  Sat, 08 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210508w3hqjo https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210507rarq8b Survive and advance, that is the name of the game in the postseason, and that is exactly what the #11 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers did Friday afternoon at the FCSAA State Tournament in Lakeland, taking advantage of six hit batters and using a lights out effort from their bullpen for an 8-3 win over Seminole State to advance to the tournament's final four.  Fri, 07 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210507rarq8b https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210506wsjo9z he #11 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers offense got off to a hot start Thursday night in their FCSAA State Tournament matchup with Northwest Florida State, scoring four runs in the 1st inning, but they went cold from there as the Raiders scored nine unanswered in the final eight innings for a 12-4 victory to send the Bucs to the elimination bracket starting on Friday. Thu, 06 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210506wsjo9z https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210505nhkn32 The #11 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers earned their first postseason win in program history on Wednesday, coming from behind for a 12-7 victory over Indian River in the opening game of the 2021 FCSAA State Tournament.   Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210505nhkn32 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210504icpnyy One of the top players in Florida SouthWestern State history has found a home for his final two years of competition as shortstop Warnner Rincones has signed with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and will join the Ragin’ Cajuns for the 2022 season. Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210504icpnyy https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210504w0w1c7 Major League Baseball scouts have been flocking to City of Palms Park to watch the Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers all season long, and for good reason. Wednesday, Perfect Game released its Top 400 draft prospects for the 2021 MLB Draft with four FSW players on the list.  The four Bucs on the list were more than any other junior college in the country and even more than Division I blue bloods like Texas, USC, Oklahoma, and Michigan.  Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210504w0w1c7 https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210503ojt5bc Friday, 38 Florida SouthWestern State student-athletes from five different sports, six different countries, and countless different backgrounds, walked across the stage in Suncoast Credit Union Arena to receive their diplomas during the Bucs commencement ceremony.  One thing they all had in common; each left Fort Myers as champions, having all won at least one Conference Championship during their time at FSW.  Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210503ojt5bc https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210503gw53uq Florida SouthWestern State outfielder Daniel Maldonado will trade in his Purple and Aqua next season for the Red, White, and Blue of the University of the Cumberlands after signing with the Patriots recently.  Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210503gw53uq https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210503mt1jtp The Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers will march into the 2021 postseason as the #11 ranked team in the land as announced by the NJCAA National Office Monday afternoon.  Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210503mt1jtp https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210502gcz367 Florida SouthWestern State closer Antonio Knowles will continue his journey North next season, moving from Key West High School to the Bucs for the past two years, and now will make the move to Gainesville where he will play for the University of Florida after signing with the Gators last week.  Sun, 02 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210502gcz367 https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210430ya07lu Florida SouthWestern State righthander Marc Davis has committed to the University of South Florida.  Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210430ya07lu https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210427xisyjv A league high 10 Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers were honored by the Suncoast Conference on Tuesday as Alex Ayala was named the conference Pitcher of the Year, Antonio Knowles the Fireman of the Year, and Head Coach Ben Bizier the Coach of the Year, to lead the contingency of Bucs on the All-Conference squads.  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210427xisyjv https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210429kcw9z6 Florida SouthWestern State lefthander Matt Whitney will be moving from one Top 25 program to another next season after signing with the McPherson Bulldogs in Kansas this week. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fswbucs.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/releases/20210429kcw9z6