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Placer and the Ospreys during the first half of Monday’s game against Arizona State. (Photo by Jeremiah Wilson)

Placer’s 25 points not enough as Ospreys fall late to Arizona State

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 16, 2021

A stellar performance by UNF guard Jose Placer on Monday gave his team a chance against Arizona State, but the Sun Devils were able to secure the win in the closing minutes. Tempe, Ariz. served as the...

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The lady Ospreys celebrate after their win against Trinity.

Ospreys throttle Trinity Baptist, win by record-breaking 95 points

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 15, 2021

UNF women’s basketball had no trouble picking up their second win of the season on Saturday after they absolutely decimated the Trinity Baptist College Eagles. After losing their season opener, the...

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UNF guard Jose Placer dribbles the ball up the court on Wednesday against Texas A&M (Photo by Jeremiah Wilson).

Ospreys put up strong fight, Texas A&M pulls away late

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 11, 2021

The UNF men’s basketball squad continued their season-opening road trip on Wednesday, ultimately falling short in the closing minutes to the Texas A&M Aggies. The Ospreys didn’t get much rest...

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UNF Ospreys. Photo by Jeremiah Wilson.

Ospreys fall to Texas Tech in season opener

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 10, 2021

UNF’s season got underway on Tuesday as they put up a solid fight, but ultimately lost to Texas Tech 89-74. The duel in Lubbock marked the beginning of a five-game road trip for the Ospreys. While...

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Previewing UNF women's basketball upcoming season

Previewing UNF women’s basketball upcoming season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 9, 2021

The Ospreys are coming off of a successful season, but they’ve reloaded and are looking for more this year. Last season’s 14-11 record isn’t fully indicative of the talent this group possesses....

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Previewing UNF men’s basketball upcoming season

Previewing UNF men’s basketball upcoming season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 5, 2021

Coming off of a season that was anything but ideal, the Ospreys are poised to return to their winning ways this year. Things looked bleak in 2020 as UNF found themselves with a 0-7 record. However,...

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Basketball Court. Photo credit Jonathan.

A tale of two teams: ASUN preseason basketball polls released

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Oct 14, 2021

Despite both representing the same school, UNF’s men’s and women’s basketball teams couldn’t have more different outlooks in the ASUN Conference preseason polls. News came from the conference’s...

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Graph created by Spinnaker Creative Services Team.

SPORTS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

TJ Tomkunas, UNF School of Communication Jun 7, 2021

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AP Photo Mark J. Terrill. 

UNF Coach Driscoll shares his thoughts on Kobe Bryant posthumous induction to the Hall of Fame

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter May 19, 2021

Kobe Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday, May 15th, in an emotional commemoration of the legend’s life. Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others tragically...

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FILE - In this March 20, 2021, file photo the March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

AP: Ball in their court: Justices take on NCAA restrictions

JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press Mar 31, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The NCAA and former college athletes are getting ready to play ball at the Supreme Court. With the March Madness basketball tournament ongoing, the high court will hear arguments...

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Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates in the second half of a second-round game iagainst Oklahoma n the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

AP: March was bound to be mad; NCAA tourney hasn’t disappointed

JIM LITKE, Associated Press Mar 23, 2021

Considering how everything else has gone this past year, March was bound to be mad. So far, it hasn’t disappointed. The last perfect NCAA Tournament bracket was busted before the first round was over....

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Photo by Morgan Sarkissian on Unsplash

AP: Florida bill seeks to block trans athletes from girls teams

BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press Mar 18, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Transgender women and girls couldn't play on girls and women's school sports teams under a bill passed by a Florida House committee on Wednesday. The bill, called the Fairness...

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