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Ospreys stave off Sharks in Sin City

Ospreys stave off Sharks in Sin City

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 29, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson On Thanksgiving Day, the Birds of Trey feasted on a 95-92 victory against LIU in a close battle to advance to the Las Vegas Invitational Title Game.  When the game...

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Junior Janesha Green drives through the lane

Green, Ospreys take one of two in ASUN/MAAC Challenge

Taylor Smiley Nov 25, 2019

Janesha Green had an impressive performance with a combined 41 points through two games as the Ospreys clashed with Marist and Rider University.   The Ospreys fell short in their first matchup against...

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Blue Jays down Ospreys with strong second half push

Blue Jays down Ospreys with strong second half push

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 24, 2019

After the Birds of Trey led 36-31 at halftime, they couldn't contain Creighton's hot start to open up the second half in a 76-67 loss.  After a slow start in the first half, the Ospreys caught heat...

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Garza, Hawkeyes heat up late against Ospreys

Garza, Hawkeyes heat up late against Ospreys

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Nov 22, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Sparked by a 17-4 run early in the second half, the Iowa Hawkeyes pulled away from the Ospreys with a standout performance from Luka Garza in an 83-68 win.  The...

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Endicott rebounds from shoulder injury, returns to court

Endicott rebounds from shoulder injury, returns to court

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 20, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Drew McDonald, Brett Nweeia, and John Watson When a shoulder injury derailed his baseball career, Josh Endicott found success on the basketball court that...

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Sharpshooting Ospreys break record in win over Trinity Baptist

Sharpshooting Ospreys break record in win over Trinity Baptist

Taylor Smiley Nov 19, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson JT Escobar and the Ospreys racked up their fourth consecutive win at UNF Arena over the Trinity Baptist Eagles, 115-39, and broke records while at it. Notoriously...

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Ospreys edge past Golden Eagles in nail-biter

Ospreys edge past Golden Eagles in nail-biter

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Nov 15, 2019

Featured image by: Lili Weinstein Video by: Brett Nweeia There seems to be a common trend of late-game drama for the UNF Men’s Basketball team when they play at home this season. That trend continued...

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Ryan Burkhardt recorded eight points (two treys) in the 76-67 loss to Creighton.

Eagles fall prey to Birds of Trey

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 12, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia The Birds of Trey lived up to their name as they defeated the Georgia Southern Eagles, 80-77, with a constant three-point attack led by JT...

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Flames take down Ospreys in four sets

Flames take down Ospreys in four sets

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 10, 2019

Featured image by: Lili Weinstein In a “win and you’re in” matchup to clinch a playoff berth, the Ospreys couldn’t deliver as the Flames won in four sets.  The Ospreys took an 11-10 lead...

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Ospreys fly past Royals in home opener

Ospreys fly past Royals in home opener

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Nov 9, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia The UNF Women’s Basketball team breezed past the Warner Royals in their home opener for a 110-46 win.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q487Dg9t5KA The...

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Hendricksen leads charge over Conquistadors

Hendricksen leads charge over Conquistadors

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 8, 2019

Featured image by: Dan Parker Video by: Brett Nweeia In a surprisingly competitive game, Carter Hendricksen and the Ospreys heated up in the second half to escape with an 89-81 win over Florida National.  [embedyt]...

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