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UNF staves off winless weekend with five-set comeback win over UIC

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | 2:02 pm

The University of North Florida volleyball team went 1-2 in the North Florida Sunshine Tournament, losing to Georgia Southern and Florida State, while defeating UIC in five sets.   Despite easily...

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The Ospreys are seeking an improved record this season following a 13-19 campaign in 2024.

Previewing the 2025 UNF volleyball season with head coach Kristen Wright

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

It’s been a tumultuous offseason for the University of North Florida volleyball program, as many faces have come and gone through the UNF Arena doors. As the Ospreys gear up for the upcoming season,...

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Season preview: UNF cross country runners’ offseason training can make or break performance  

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 29, 2025

The UNF Cross Country program doesn’t necessarily start practice, or ever stop running.  Instead, director Jeff Pigg believes being a cross country runner is a lifestyle.  “You don’t really...

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Six female soccer players embrace side-by-side, with their backs turned away from the camera. They wear all grey jerseys.

Pontieri leads women’s soccer to draw vs FIU

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Aug 25, 2025

During a rainy night at home, the University of North Florida women’s soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw against defending Conference USA champions Florida International University on Friday, Aug 21. Redshirt...

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UNF Athletics announced its men's and women's soccer schedules earlier this summer.

With daunting roadtrip ahead, experienced UNF Men’s Soccer eyes success in 2025 season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 11, 2025

Before last week, UNF men’s soccer coach Jamie Davies thought two key players would be graduating from the team. However, those two impact players — Rentaro Miyakawa and David Perez — were granted...

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UNF women's soccer looks to build off a 9-4-7 record in its 2025 campaign.

Depth, newfound leadership and freshman success: UNF women’s soccer seeks more consistent 2025 season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 7, 2025

UNF women’s soccer is the only sport on campus that plays games before classes start. “We have a short pre-season compared to other sports here,” head coach Eric Faulconer said. “It’s a lot,...

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A baseball pitcher stands on the pitcher's mound, wearing white pants and a blue shirt with the number 32 on the back, facing away from the camera toward home plate.

Professional sports near UNF: A guide to all the teams, events located in Jacksonville

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 23, 2025

Located in the contiguous United States’ largest city by land, the University of North Florida isn’t far from premier college and sporting events. Besides having over 15 Division I college sports...

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UNF extends beach volleyball, softball head coaches, announces soccer schedules 

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 14, 2025

The University of North Florida Athletics recently announced two head coach contract extensions and schedule releases for multiple sports.  UNF Athletics has extended the contracts of head softball...

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What opting into House v. NCAA settlement means for UNF Athletics

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 13, 2025

University of North Florida and UNF Athletics didn’t waste any time deciding on whether to opt into the House versus NCAA Settlement.  In fact, on the same day schools were able to join the 2.8 billion...

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UNF, Atlantic Sun aligning with rebranded conference in ‘forward thinking’ move

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 9, 2025

Starting July 2026, the University of North Florida will help make NCAA Division One sports history.  In collaboration with the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), which is rebranding as the United...

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New team, same stadium: Former UNF soccer player Zara Siassi on going pro

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jun 22, 2025

Last October, former UNF defender Zara Siassi played in what she thought was her final game at Hodges Stadium.  Siassi scored her first goal of the season that night on a penalty kick. At first glance,...

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Kolbe finishes sixth in 800 meter final, secures program’s first outdoor All-American

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jun 17, 2025

After becoming the third UNF track and field athlete to appear in the NCAA Championships, senior Smilla Kolbe advanced to the championship race by placing sixth overall in the women’s 800-meter semifinal.  Posting...

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