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Carter Hendricksen drives to the hoop

Strong night from stars not enough as men’s basketball falls in road duel

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 13, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – A combined 33-point effort from veterans Carter Hendricksen and Jose Placer on Thursday helped fuel a strong effort for the University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys that ultimately...

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Jose Placer goes up for a lay-in

Men’s basketball “shares the sugar,” rolls through Bethune-Cookman

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 12, 2022

The University of North Florida Ospreys utilized a full-team effort on Saturday to take down the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 88-48. Following a tough pair of losses, the Ospreys returned home to UNF Arena,...

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Jarius Hicklen works his way down the court

Men’s basketball falls to top-ranked Houston

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 7, 2022

Featured image via UNF athletics HOUSTON, Texas – The University of North Florida Ospreys squared off with the Houston Cougars, who currently sit atop the AP Top 25 Poll, on Tuesday, falling 76-42. The...

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Kaila Rougier dribbles the ball

Women’s basketball takes down Bethune-Cookman, secures first away win

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Dec 5, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys women’s basketball team faced off against the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats on Thursday, taking the game 54-43 This win...

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Jose Placer shoots a three-pointer

Men’s basketball falls to High Point in high-scoring affair

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 5, 2022

Featured image via UNF athletics HIGH POINT, N.C. – Saturday’s showdown between the University of North Florida and High Point University featured plenty of scoring, but things didn’t go UNF’s...

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Chaz Lanier drives to the rim

Men’s basketball thrashes Trinity Baptist with all-hands-on-deck performance

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 30, 2022

Following a rough week on the road, the University of North Florida (UNF) got back on track Tuesday with a 90-49 win over crosstown opponent Trinity Baptist College (TBC). UNF emptied its bench throughout...

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Emma Broermann goes to the rim

Women’s basketball falls short, suffers tough loss to Saint Joseph’s

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Nov 29, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys women’s basketball team faced off against the Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) Hawks this past Sunday, falling 56-79. A tough outing from start to finish,...

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Hendricksen drives along the baseline

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Duquesne on buzzer-beater

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 22, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The University of North Florida Ospreys went head-to-head with a talented Duquesne University squad on Monday, losing in the final seconds of the game in devastating fashion. The...

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Placer drives towards the rim with defenders in pursuit

Men’s basketball fights back in final minutes to pick up win in home opener

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 21, 2022

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team took to the new CSI Companies Court for the first time, completing a lengthy comeback to defeat South Carolina State on Saturday. The UNF Ospreys...

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UNF"s women basketball team at the airport

Women’s basketball takes to Ireland for early-season test

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 17, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) women’s basketball is headed across the pond to participate in the Dublin Challenge, facing a pair of foes that will put the young squad to the test. While the...

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Players high-five each other

Men’s basketball keeps it close, comes up short late against Washington

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 14, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys found themselves in position to defeat the Washington Huskies late on Friday, but couldn’t close it out in a 75-67 loss. The Ospreys are no stranger to...

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Opposing players battle for positioning near the rim.

Men’s basketball outmatched in season-opening loss to No. 2 Gonzaga

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 8, 2022

SPOKANE, Wash. – The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys began their 2022 season on Monday, falling to the second-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs in a 104-63 loss. The Zags – as they’re affectionately...

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