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Jazz Bond had 13 rebounds in the ASUN/MAAC Challenge. Photo by Khorri Newton.

Lions stave off Ospreys in final seconds of conference opener

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Jan 4, 2020

Down three with three seconds left in the conference opener against North Alabama, the Ospreys failed to execute in a 54-51 loss.  Both defenses opened strongly; the two teams combined for only...

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A woman mourns in a demonstration over the U.S. airstrike in Iraq that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 3, 2020. Iran has vowed "harsh retaliation" for the U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed Tehran's top general and the architect of its interventions across the Middle East, as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Cycle of revenge: What’s next after killing of Iran general?

JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press Jan 3, 2020

JERUSALEM (AP) — The unprecedented killing of Iran's top general in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, with Iran and its allies vowing revenge amid fears of an all-out...

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Ospreys lock down Owls with impressive defensive performance

Ospreys lock down Owls with impressive defensive performance

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Jan 3, 2020

The UNF Men’s Basketball team began their year – and their conference schedule – with a 76-57 road win against Kennesaw State. The Birds of Trey relied on its defense to overcome a lackluster...

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Volunteers rally late to top Hoosiers in Gator Bowl classic

Volunteers rally late to top Hoosiers in Gator Bowl classic

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 3, 2020

Featured image by: Drew McDonald Trailing 22-9 in the fourth quarter, the Volunteers scored 14 unanswered points in their first bowl win under Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt.  Playing in front of...

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Women's basketball vs. NJIT 2019
	Janesha Green

Seniors combine for 40 in win over Tigers

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Dec 31, 2019

North Florida’s Women’s Basketball team ended the year with an emphatic 80-51 win over Edward Waters College behind standout performances from seniors Adrienne Jackson and Janesha Green.  Jackson...

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Garrett Sams scored 20 for the Birds of Trey in the win over FGCU.

Ospreys struggle to contain Toppin in road loss to No. 20 Dayton

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 30, 2019

Obi Toppin's 31-point performance against the Ospreys was the difference maker in a 77-59 win for the Flyers.  Early on, the Ospreys and Flyers duked it out and a 9-0 run by UNF trimmed the deficit...

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Adrienne Jackson scored eight points in the loss to Liberty

Jackson, Ospreys down Crusaders

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 29, 2019

The UNF Women’s Basketball team hadn’t played a home game since their 110-46 win over Warner University on November 9.  That was three days before Disney+ launched.  In their return to UNF...

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Escobar, Ospreys fall short to Syracuse

Escobar, Ospreys fall short to Syracuse

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 21, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In their second straight road game against an ACC opponent, the Birds of Trey connected on 17 threes in an 82-70 loss to Syracuse in the Carrier Dome.  The Ospreys...

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Still looking for classes?

Still looking for classes?

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 20, 2019

With the spring semester fast approaching, it's crunch time on figuring out what to take. Consider these classes to carry you into the new decade. EUH 3411 Ancient Rome (FC) (CRN 10123) Meeting on...

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Democratic presidential candidates from left, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and businessman Tom Steyer participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

AP: Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in L.A.

MICHAEL R. BLOOD and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press Dec 20, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. In the first half, they spent much of their time making the case for their electability...

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Trump becomes 3rd president to be impeached-- What now?

Trump becomes 3rd president to be impeached– What now?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Dec 19, 2019

The House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment late Wednesday night. Article 1 on Abuse of Power passed 230-197 and Article 2 on Obstruction of Congress passed 229-198, making Trump...

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Ospreys fall in uphill battle against No. 8 Seminoles

Ospreys fall in uphill battle against No. 8 Seminoles

Taylor Smiley Dec 18, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The North Florida Women’s Basketball team lost their final road non-conference game of the season as they struggled to keep up with undefeated Florida State, 70-41. Although...

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