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Flames turn up the heat, Ospreys falter late

Flames turn up the heat, Ospreys falter late

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 20, 2019

The Liberty Flames and their fourth ranked defense were too much for the Ospreys when it counted most, defeating UNF ,70-64, for a key ASUN conference win. The Ospreys played well in the first half,...

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Ospreys stifled by Flames’ defense in tough road loss

Ospreys stifled by Flames’ defense in tough road loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 19, 2019

After staying even in the first half, the Ospreys had a hard time finding the net due to Liberty’s physical defense which resulted in a 53-69 loss. The Flames opened up the game with a three-pointer...

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Sams scores 18 in Ospreys road win over Hatters

Sams scores 18 in Ospreys road win over Hatters

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 17, 2019

The Stetson Hatters would not go quietly but the UNF Ospreys held on to earn their second road win of the season, 87-77. At the half, the Ospreys led by one, 42-41.  UNF opened the second half...

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Bond’s double-double fuels Ospreys in win over Hatters

Bond’s double-double fuels Ospreys in win over Hatters

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 16, 2019

The Ospreys earned their second conference win with an impressive performance on both sides of the court.  In the first quarter, it took three to make a thing go right as Senior Arianna Emanuel-Wright,...

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Ospreys prey on Eagles for conference win

Ospreys prey on Eagles for conference win

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 13, 2019

The Ospreys welcomed their avian cousins, the Eagles of Florida Gulf Coast University to their nest and put on quite a performance as the Ospreys won, 87-66.   The ASUN rivals traded baskets early...

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Matthews too much to handle for Ospreys in road loss

Matthews too much to handle for Ospreys in road loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 9, 2019

The Bisons edged past the Ospreys with tough defense and hot shooting throughout the game. It was a back and forth affair to start the game as each team traded points. Senior Eli Pepper opened the...

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Ospreys earn road win over Bisons

Ospreys earn road win over Bisons

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 9, 2019

The North Florida Ospreys stifled the Lipscomb Lady Bisons for a much needed conference road win Tuesday with the final score of 68-53. The Lady Bisons opened the game with two free throws, before...

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Ospreys lose in overtime slugfest

Ospreys lose in overtime slugfest

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 6, 2019

In a back and forth defensive battle that saw both teams held under their season averages, the Ospreys lost a hard-fought contest to the University of North Alabama Lions 70-64. After Senior Arianna...

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Ospreys tame Lions to begin conference play

Ospreys tame Lions to begin conference play

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 5, 2019

In their first game ever playing each other, the Ospreys won against North Alabama behind a solid shooting performance. As the game began, the Lions jumped out to an early 4-0 lead. Junior...

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Men’s Basketball vs. FNU

Ospreys cruise for historic home win

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 3, 2019

After defeating the Florida National University Conquistadors, the UNF Ospreys Men's basketball team earned home win number 200 in team history. The Ospreys returned from a trip to Auburn in which...

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Tigers trounce Ospreys in lopsided road loss

Tigers trounce Ospreys in lopsided road loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 30, 2018

It was an uphill climb from beginning to end for the Ospreys as they faced No. 12 Auburn on the road. The Ospreys scored the first points of the game on a jumper from Redshirt-Junior J.T. Escobar....

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Allen’s hot shooting carries Rebels to win over Ospreys

Allen’s hot shooting carries Rebels to win over Ospreys

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Dec 28, 2018

The Ospreys Women’s Basketball team came into the game looking for their first ever win against a Southeastern Conference opponent but the Ole Miss Rebels' Crystal Allen had other ideas. Allen,...

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