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UNF loses to Robert Morris in NCAA Tournament play-in game

Joslyn Simmons Mar 18, 2015
The Ospreys battled it out against the Robert Morris University Colonials in Dayton, Ohio earlier tonight.
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The men's basketball team poses for a photo after its open practice Tuesday afternoon.
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Men’s basketball set to face Robert Morris

Joslyn Simmons Mar 17, 2015
In terms of conference size and overall playing style, UNF’s Head Coach Matthew Driscoll sees some definite similarities and a few differences between UNF's and RMU's gameplay.
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Conceptualizing NCAA Tournament jargon

Justin Belichis Mar 16, 2015
The Spinnaker explains NCAA Tournament jargon ahead of UNF's first game on Wednesday.
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UNF to host a Game Day Watch Party

UNF to host a Game Day Watch Party

Morgan Purvis Mar 16, 2015
UNF will host a Game Day Watch Party on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. as UNF men's basketball takes on Robert Morris University. SG will be sponsoring a bus to take students from UNF to the first game in Dayton, Ohio.
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Students celebrate by "Swooping" with Head Coach Matt Driscoll.

Opinion: March madness helps UNF realize its potential

Cassidy Alexander Mar 16, 2015
Whatever impact UNF’s participation in the Big Dance has in the future, such as increases in enrollment of prospective students, the most important thing it’s done is increase the amount of pride people have in their school.
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UNF men's basketball to play Robert Morris in NCAA Tournament play-in game

UNF men’s basketball to play Robert Morris in NCAA Tournament play-in game

Kathryn Williford Mar 15, 2015
The UNF men's basketball team will face 2015 Northeast Conference Tournament champions Robert Morris University in Dayton, Ohio in a play-in game before their first game of the NCAA tournament.
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UNF's Guru of the Big Dance: Dr. Jay Coleman explains implications and speculations of an automatic-bid

UNF’s Guru of the Big Dance: Dr. Jay Coleman explains implications and speculations of an automatic-bid

Jordan Ferrell Mar 14, 2015
UNF has a doctor that specializes in the art of NCAA Tournament prediction.
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#SWOOPlife: Ospreys get in gear with March Madness Spirit Week

Alex Wilson Mar 11, 2015
UNF Campus Life is celebrating the men's basketball team's invitation to the Big Dance with a special March Madness Spirit Week. Throughout the week, the Swoop Coupe will be giving away Osprey swag, and the office of Campus Life will be giving out free sidewalk chalk so students can show their Osprey pride by chalking the campus.
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Students show their true colors on a banner at Osprey Plaza

Students show their true colors on a banner at Osprey Plaza

Spinnaker Mar 10, 2015
Students signed a banner that will be presented to Head Coach Matthew Driscoll and the men's basketball team.
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Ospreys swoop into first NCAA Tourney with first A-Sun title

Ospreys swoop into first NCAA Tourney with first A-Sun title

Joslyn Simmons Mar 8, 2015
The UNF Ospreys earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the school's history by winning UNF's first-ever A-Sun Conference championship with a 63-57 win over USC Upstate today.
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Beau Beech (2) pushes around the defense.
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Lace up the dancing shoes; Ospreys move on to the final test of character

Joslyn Simmons Mar 6, 2015
UNF men's basketball conquered Lipscomb 71-57 at the A-Sun Semifinal match in the UNF Arena March 5. The Ospreys will play USC Upstate in the championship game Sunday, March 8.
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The Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament bracket will update with results of the Semifinals games on March 5.
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 Graphic by Rachelle Keller

The table is set, semifinals start Thursday

Joslyn Simmons Mar 4, 2015
FGCU, USC Upstate and Lipscomb will all advance to the semifinals in the Atlantic Sun Championship tournament.
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