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UNF forwards Jonathan Aybar (21) and Jadyn Parker (24) take to a layup line with all smiles earlier in the season against Liberty.

Men’s basketball bounces back with overtime win at Stetson

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 27, 2022

DELAND, Fla. — After suffering arguably one of the worst losses in program history, the Ospreys got back on track Saturday with a hard-fought road win to close out the regular season. The UNF men’s...

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Rhetta Moore led the way for UNF with 20 points on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2022.

Women’s basketball rolls through JU to end losing skid

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 25, 2022

UNF women’s basketball got the job done on Thursday, picking up their biggest win against Jacksonville University in program history. It has been an up-and-down season for the Ospreys, but a win over...

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UNF Head Coach Matthew Driscoll sits silently in frustration as his team took a 18-point deficit into halftime.

Men’s basketball humiliated in River City Rumble blowout loss

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 24, 2022

After steadily building momentum over the last few weeks, all hope seems lost as the Ospreys were trampled 71-39 by Jacksonville University (JU)  on Wednesday. This game was over the second it started....

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University of North Florida Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll instructs guard Jordan Preaster during a stoppage in play at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Newcomers step up, lead men’s basketball to upset win against Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 16, 2022

When fans of any Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) school hear the words “Liberty University,” resentment follows soon thereafter. These fans have been trapped under the fist of the Flames, who have...

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UNF guard Jaida Bond takes a free throw late in the game against Bellarmine on Wednesday morning.

Ospreys snap losing skid, take down Bellarmine in morning matchup

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 10, 2022

UNF women’s basketball took down conference foe Bellarmine in an all-around win Wednesday morning. Things haven’t gone the Ospreys’ way as of late, dropping some close games in the final minutes....

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UNF forward Jadyn Parker (24) goes to work in the post against Bellarmine on Wednesday.

Second half rally falls short, Ospreys fall to Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 10, 2022

A common theme throughout the season for UNF men’s basketball has been an inability to come out on top in tight conference games. After winning two games in a row — one of which was against the...

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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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