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Demarcus “BaeBae” Daniels signed his first professional contract with  the Swedish team. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Demarcus ‘BaeBae’ Daniels signs contract with pro Swedish basketball team

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 27, 2017

Former UNF basketball player Demarcus “Baebae” Daniels signed his first professional contract to play for the Nässjö Basket club in Sweden. Nässjö Basket is affiliated with the Swedish...

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UNF golfer wins championship

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jul 26, 2017

  UNF golfer Philip Knowles defeated Clemson’s Bryson Nimmer on the second playoff hole to take home the 2017 Players Amateur Championship. The first playthrough they both parred and moved...

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Andrew Hannon (left) and Tommy Boss (right) and excited about their new positions as the assistant coaches for the UNF baseball team.Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

Baseball Staff adds two new assistant coaches

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jul 22, 2017

  UNF baseball added two former college baseball players as the new assistant coaches for Tim Parenton. Parenton, who served as the UNF baseball assistant coach from 2010-2013, is excited...

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The Armada host the Conference Semifinals Wednesday night at Hodges Stadium.  Photo by Lili Weinstein.

Armada Remains at Hodges Stadium

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jul 18, 2017

  The Jacksonville Armada will return to the Hodges Stadium for the 2018 season. During the press conference, Robert Palmer, the new Armada owner, expressed his gratitude to John Delaney,...

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New women’s tennis assistant coach Quetzali Vazquez. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Former UNF tennis player named assistant coach

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jul 18, 2017

  Former UNF tennis player Quetzali Vasquez has been named the new women’s tennis assistant coach.   "We are fortunate to have [Quetzali Vasquez] join our staff as a coach," said Mariana...

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Moore takes the ball up the court. Photo courtesy of the Denver Nuggets

Dallas Moore signs to play for Italian team

Ronnesha Rodgers and Joslyn Simmons | Jul 15, 2017

Former UNF basketball star Dallas Moore has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Italy with Victoria Libertas Pesaro, the team announced Saturday. Moore, 23, who completed a stint...

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Former UNF baller Dallas Moore is currently playing in the summer league. Photo courtesy of the Denver Nuggets

Moore struggles to make impression in summer league

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 14, 2017

UNF alum Dallas Moore saw the most playing time in his NBA Summer League stint against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday. Moore came into the game with 5:30 remaining in the second quarter with the Nuggets...

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Moore takes the ball up the court. Photo courtesy of the Denver Nuggets

Dallas Moore sees limited minutes

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 11, 2017

NBA hopeful Dallas Moore saw limited minutes during the Nuggets’ summer league games, playing for a combined nine minutes during his first three games in Las Vegas. Moore, arguably UNF’s greatest...

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Kyle Nasta guards the goal. Photo by Alex Morman Jr.

Kyle Nasta: From UNF soccer to the Jacksonville Armada

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 9, 2017

https://youtu.be/ANYyIsKsHBU From childhood dreams to living out his dreams, Kyle Nasta, a Jacksonville Armada goalkeeper became the first player to move from the development squad to the official Armada...

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Athletic Director Lee Moon with women's basketball Coach Gibbs. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Athletic Director Lee Moon on the hiring process for UNF coaches

Jul 7, 2017

A selective interview technique is responsible for the successful coaches at the UNF. UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon shares his process which he has down to a science. “I was a coach for many...

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UNF plans for new swimming pool

UNF plans for new swimming pool

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jul 6, 2017

Hale, John The UNF swim team has grown over the years, attracting more and more student-athletes. However, the university is still missing a very vital part of the sport: a pool. “The reason we...

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Sneak peak at UNF’s fall sports schedule

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jul 5, 2017

The fall sports schedules have been released over the summer and show who and where the Ospreys will be playing this season. Here is an overview of the upcoming season and some games to watch for. Swimming To...

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