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Murphy selected by Mets in eighteenth round

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 5, 2019

After three stellar seasons, Junior Tanner Murphy was selected in the eighteenth round by the New York Mets in the 2019 MLB Draft. Murphy racked up multiple accolades thus far in his UNF career...

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Senior Brad Depperman delivers the pitch.

Depperman drafted by Cubs in seventh round

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 4, 2019

After a mesmerizing senior season, the Chicago Cubs selected UNF pitcher Brad Depperman in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft. The reigning ASUN Pitcher of the Year sported a 6-5  record and...

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UNF student athlete Frank German has been named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

Ospreys in the pros Baseball update

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 31, 2019

Although UNF's Baseball season is over, some former Ospreys are carving their path throughout the minor leagues. Donnie Dewees: Outfielder for the Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs AAA) Dewees is currently...

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Junior Blake Marabell tracks down the ball

Ospreys fall to Flames in extra innings

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 24, 2019

In a 12-inning battle, the Ospreys came up short in a 3-2 loss to Liberty, ending their season. The Ospreys were the first to get on the board as Junior David Maberry plated a run in the third on...

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Senior Jay Prather prepares for the incoming pitch.

Ospreys eliminate No. 1 seed Eagles in second round

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 23, 2019

Behind 13 hits and 10 walks, the Ospreys set down the Eagles in a 10-5 win. The Ospreys capitalized on Senior Evan Lumbert’s lack of control on the mound as Junior David Maberry scored a run after...

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Junior Tanner May follows through with his swing

Ospreys come up short in first round to Flames

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

In the first round of the ASUN Baseball Championship Tournament, UNF rallied late but it wasn’t enough in a 6-4 loss to Liberty. The Flames heated up early as they scored three runs in the first...

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Senior Brad Depperman delivers the pitch.

Five Ospreys honored with ASUN Baseball postseason awards

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

After finishing their regular season up, five Ospreys brought home the hardware with ASUN Baseball postseason awards. Senior Brad Depperman won Pitcher of the Year and was named to the First Team...

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Senior Ethan Michaelis delivers the pitch

Hatters edge past Ospreys in 6-5 win

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 18, 2019

After some costly errors by the Ospreys on the field, the Hatters squeaked by with a 6-5 win in the Ospreys final regular season game. Redshirt-Senior Wes Weeks and Junior David Maberry plated...

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Junior David Maberry prepares for the pitch

Maberry’s monster night leads Ospreys to 7-6 win

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 17, 2019

In a back and forth battle between UNF and Stetson, the Ospreys emerged victorious with Junior David Maberry leading the charge with four RBI’s. Maberry got the offense going early with an RBI...

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Senior Brad Depperman delivers the pitch.

Depperman’s gem not enough in 2-0 loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 16, 2019

Despite Senior Brad Depperman’s seven shutout innings, the Ospreys offense couldn’t get much done in the 2-0 loss to Stetson. The Hatters struck in the bottom of the first when Junior Jorge...

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Junior Blake Marabell tracks down the ball

Simon’s three-RBI game leads Owls over Ospreys

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 12, 2019

After going three-for-five with three RBI’s, Sophomore Tyler Simon led the charge past UNF in a 9-4 win. Redshirt-Junior Justin Russell got the Owls going early in the second with a solo homer...

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Junior Tanner May times the pitch

May’s late-inning heroics lead Ospreys in walk-off victory

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 11, 2019

A walk-off sacrifice fly from Junior Tanner May lifted the Ospreys over the Owls for a 3-2 win. Redshirt-Senior Wes Weeks got the offense going early in the third inning for the Ospreys with a two-run...

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