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In the second half, UNF stuck to its identity, shooting 9-10 from three-point range.

Ospreys continue fast start to season with a dominant home opener win

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Nov 8, 2024

On the heels of its first ever win over an SEC program, the UNF men’s basketball team dominated the Charleston Southern University Buccaneers on Thursday night at UNF Arena, winning 90-66 to start 2-0...

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Head coach Matthew Driscoll spoke at the 2024 Basketball Media Day.

Experienced UNF men’s basketball team looks ahead to challenging season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Oct 29, 2024

Head coach Matthew Driscoll already knew a question that would be asked at the University North Florida Men’s Basketball media day: How do you replace a guy like Chaz Lanier? “Don’t try to be...

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Coach Driscoll speaks with animation as usual

UNF Men’s Basketball adds slew of new players to roster

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jun 6, 2024

The UNF men's basketball team added a slew of players from the transfer portal and high school at the beginning of June.  The first player the Ospreys picked up was senior Nestor Dyachok, a transfer...

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UNF Men’s Basketball players among those awarded ASUN postseason honors

UNF Men’s Basketball players among those awarded ASUN postseason honors

Jacob Justice and Rachel Bacchus Mar 11, 2024

With the ASUN men’s basketball regular season over, the league has begun awarding honors to multiple athletes in the conference. UNF is no stranger to these awards, as three Osprey athletes have previously...

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This was the final game for seniors Dorian James (pictured) and Jake van der Heijden. (Rachel Bacchus)

UNF Men’s Basketball loses ASUN Quarterfinals to Austin Peay in overtime

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Mar 10, 2024

On Tuesday night, the number five seed UNF men’s basketball team faced off against number four Austin Peay in the ASUN tournament quarterfinals. The APSU Governors won in overtime, 98-101. Half One North...

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UNF Men’s Basketball defeats Stetson on Senior Night

UNF Men’s Basketball defeats Stetson on Senior Night

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Mar 4, 2024

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team defeated the Stetson Hatters on Friday, 78-59, on Senior Night at UNF Arena.  On a night when the Ospreys were honoring seniors Dorian James...

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Matthew Driscoll strategizing during a game

Missed shots cost UNF Men’s Basketball a brutal loss to FGCU at home

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Mar 4, 2024

UNF men’s basketball faced off against an in-state conference opponent at home Wednesday evening, with the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles taking the road win in dominant fashion 79-60. The Eagles started...

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UNF Men’s Basketball held to low score in 12-point loss to rival JU

UNF Men’s Basketball held to low score in 12-point loss to rival JU

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Feb 26, 2024

The UNF men’s basketball program faced off in this year’s second River City Rumble outing on Friday evening, losing 50-62 on the road to rival Jacksonville University in a low-scoring game. The...

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Lyric Swann (Rachel Bacchus)

Turnovers cost UNF Women’s Basketball a close home game to Queens N.C.

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Feb 26, 2024

On Thursday, the UNF women’s basketball team faced off against the Queens N.C Royals at home, where Queens stole a win over the Ospreys 77-72. In the opening quarter, the Ospreys started hot with...

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UNF Women’s Basketball drops rescheduled River City Rumble game at home

UNF Women’s Basketball drops rescheduled River City Rumble game at home

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Feb 19, 2024

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins 60-77 on Thursday night at UNF Arena.  The Dolphins capitalized on a pair of runs to pull away from the Ospreys,...

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Missed shots heavily cost the Ospreys,

UNF Men’s Basketball drops two close games on Homecoming week

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Feb 12, 2024

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team dropped two heartbreaking home games over Homecoming week, losing 74-79 against the North Alabama Lions and 77-79 to the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears. The...

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Jayla Adams hits game-winner as UNF Women’s Basketball knocks off Austin Peay 52-50

Jayla Adams hits game-winner as UNF Women’s Basketball knocks off Austin Peay 52-50

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Feb 9, 2024

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team picked up their second ASUN win of the season Wednesday, pulling out a close 52-50 victory over the Austin Peay Governors in the final seconds...

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