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Ospreys head into at-home tournament inconsistent and with more to prove

Ospreys head into at-home tournament inconsistent and with more to prove

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Nov 15, 2023

The University of North Florida men's basketball team will host their first-ever in-season tournament this Thursday. While there is still plenty of season left for UNF to prove itself, here's an overview...

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The Ospreys battled it out with the Florida Atlantic University Owls during their Monday night match.

Osprey Women’s Basketball suffers loss at hands of FAU Owls

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

The Osprey women’s basketball team suffered a tough at home 75-84 loss against the FAU Owls at home on Monday. The match started off strong with two early three-pointers by Kaila Rougier and Selma...

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Strong second half leads Ospreys to season-opening win over Coastal Georgia

Strong second half leads Ospreys to season-opening win over Coastal Georgia

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

The University of North Florida Men's basketball team opened the 2023-2024 season at home for the first time in over a decade, pulling away with a comfortable 92-55 win over the lower-division Coastal...

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Illustration of a ticket (Graphic created by Spinnaker)

Men’s basketball non-conference tickets now on sale, flex plans introduced

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 5, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball program recently released their non-conference tickets to the public on Monday, Oct. 2, with flex payment plans also being introduced for the 16 home...

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The volleyball team huddles up together

Fall sports are back! What to expect from UNF Athletics this semester

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Aug 23, 2023

While students adjust to the hustle and bustle of their fall schedules, Osprey athletes and coaches have been working tirelessly to create a winning culture that will draw excitement from both the University...

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Morrow and Lambert pose with jersey in hand

Lambert introduced as UNF women’s basketball head coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 19, 2023

Excitement filled the air of UNF Arena’s Bank of England Suite as Erika Lambert was officially introduced as the new head coach of UNF women’s basketball Wednesday. Lambert arrives after seven seasons...

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Placer speaking with Driscoll mid-game.

How the transfer portal has flipped the college basketball world upside down

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 17, 2023

The transfer portal has — in some sense — made college sports unrecognizable. Since its arrival in 2018, the portal has allowed for less-restricted movement of collegiate athletes from institution...

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Osprey players huddle together

Erika Lambert named new UNF women’s basketball head coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 6, 2023

Erika Lambert has been named the new head women's basketball coach at the University of North Florida, the UNF athletic department announced Thursday. Lambert most recently served at Abilene Christian...

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Hendricksen drives to the rim

Breaking down Carter Hendricksen’s legendary UNF career

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 14, 2023

UNF men’s basketball forward Carter Hendricksen may have played his last game in an Osprey uniform, but it’s clear to see the impact he has left on the program. Spinnaker recently had the chance...

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Coach Gibbs speaks at UNF media day

Darrick Gibbs fired from role as UNF women’s basketball head coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 2, 2023

UNF women’s basketball head coach Darrick Gibbs will no longer be serving in that role for the program, the athletic department announced Thursday.  This announcement comes less than 24 hours after...

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UNF basketball shorts

Men’s basketball’s season comes to end in early exit from ASUN tourney

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 1, 2023

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The University of North Florida Ospreys found themselves on the wrong end of a last-second game-winning shot on Monday, eliminating them from the ASUN tournament at the hands of Bellarmine...

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Emma Broermann cheers on her teammates

Women’s basketball regresses, falls to North Alabama in ASUN matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Feb 27, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the University of North Alabama on Saturday, falling to the Lions 74-51. The Ospreys came to compete in...

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