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Ospreys continue to roll, down North Alabama in road win

Ospreys continue to roll, down North Alabama in road win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 7, 2022

FLORENCE, Ala. — A win on Saturday marked an accomplishment for UNF men’s basketball that they haven’t experienced this year: winning consecutive games against Division I opponents. The Ospreys...

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Ospreys knock off first-place Jacksonville State in upset of the year

Ospreys knock off first-place Jacksonville State in upset of the year

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 4, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Ospreys strung together their best performance of the season, taking down the ASUN’s top team on Thursday. In a season where seemingly everything has gone wrong, everything...

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Central Arkansas guard Collin Cooper handles the ball against UNF on Thursday.

Second half surge secures first ASUN win for Ospreys

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 28, 2022

Joy filled the air as the clock hit zero. The Ospreys had finally done it— they won a conference game. While this moves the team’s record to just 5-16, no one seemed to care. A raucous student section...

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It's all in the details. A close up look of the UNF logo on a pair of basketball shorts.

Shorthanded Ospreys squad gives Florida State everything they can handle

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 21, 2022

Despite missing two star players, and later losing another key contributor, the Ospreys put up a strong showing against Florida State on Thursday afternoon. The Ospreys entered Monday’s matchup against...

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Photo by Justin Nedrow

Strong second quarter propels Ospreys WBB past Kennesaw State

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2022

Conference play has gotten off to a rocky start for both of UNF’s basketball teams, but the women’s squad broke through to pick up the first ASUN win of the season on Wednesday. Wednesday’s matchup...

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Joyless in Jacksonville: Ospreys drop fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion

Joyless in Jacksonville: Ospreys drop fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 18, 2022

It was another tragic ending for the Ospreys on Monday as the potential game-winning shot rattled out at the buzzer. UNF entered Monday’s duel seeking their first ASUN win of the season. Their opponent,...

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Late miscues drown Ospreys’ chance to take down the Dolphins

Late miscues drown Ospreys’ chance to take down the Dolphins

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 16, 2022

Losing in a blowout is rough, but on the last play of the game? That’s heartbreak. Read that again. Now imagine it happening two weeks in a row. Unfortunately for Osprey fans, this is no matter of...

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Shooting struggles prove costly for Ospreys in loss to Liberty

Shooting struggles prove costly for Ospreys in loss to Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 12, 2022

Featured image: Liberty Athletics LYNCHBURG, Va. — While UNF kept it close during the first half, the deficit grew gradually throughout the remainder of Tuesday’s battle with Liberty University,...

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UNF guard Jose Placer led the way for the Ospreys on Saturday with a career-high of 35 points. (Photo by Jeremiah Wilson)

Ospreys take down Austin Peay with career day from Placer

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 13, 2021

It was an afternoon to remember for UNF guard Jose Placer, as he led the Ospreys to their third win of the season on Saturday. This weekend’s home duel with Austin Peay State University served as...

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UNF’s Jarius Hicklen and Josh Berenbaum help teammate Jonathan Aybar off the court against Florida.

Mistakes plague Ospreys in beatdown loss to Gators

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 9, 2021

When it rains, it pours. Wednesday’s matchup in Gainesville featured two teams looking to bounce back from rough losses. UNF suffered a 35-point defeat to Florida Atlantic on Sunday, while the Florida...

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UNF guard Jaida Bond shoots a free throw against Auburn on Tuesday. (Photo by Dawson Powers)

Late run by Auburn eliminates potential Osprey upset

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 1, 2021

UNF women’s basketball led late against SEC opponent Auburn on Tuesday, but the Tigers ultimately prevailed in the final minutes thanks to a 12-2 run. Despite some tough road matchups, the Ospreys...

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Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning the Duval Bracket.

Recapping the Jacksonville Classic, a college basketball tournament hosted at UNF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 24, 2021

The Jacksonville Classic took place this past weekend on campus, producing plenty of action on the court for a national audience. The tournament consisted of two brackets of four teams each. The first...

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