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Despite the tough loss, Osprey nation came out in abundance as this game was the most attended women's sports event in UNF history

Women’s soccer suffers blowout loss to top ranked Seminoles

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Sep 9, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s soccer team suffered their first home loss of the season this past Thursday evening against the top ranked team in Florida State University. The Ospreys struggled...

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The offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Trevor Lawrence, as he was sacked five times in Sunday's game

Jaguars prepare for kickoff Sunday after second-ever undefeated preseason

Jeanne Gilbert, Reporter | Sep 8, 2023

With a 31-18 win over the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 26, the Jacksonville Jaguars closed out their second ever undefeated preseason, over two decades after their first in 1997. Only two other teams of the...

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Men’s soccer puts on a scoring clinic in first win of the season

Men’s soccer puts on a scoring clinic in first win of the season

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Sep 2, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s soccer team got their first win of the 2023 season, defeating the Winthrop University Eagles 4-1 on  Friday evening at Hodges Stadium. The Ospreys made quite the...

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UNF women’s soccer game Thursday night canceled due to Hurricane Idalia impact

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Aug 30, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s soccer program was set to face off against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay this Thursday evening, however the contest has been canceled due to weather conditions...

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Men’s soccer puts on goalkeeping showcase, ties with Charleston in season home opener

Men’s soccer puts on goalkeeping showcase, ties with Charleston in season home opener

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Aug 29, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s soccer team started their home schedule this past weekend as the Ospreys faced off against the College of Charleston Cougars on Sunday evening, with stiff competitiveness...

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Volleyball starts off strong in Thunderdome Classic, knocks off Denver in Santa Barbara California

Volleyball starts off strong in Thunderdome Classic, knocks off Denver in Santa Barbara California

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Aug 27, 2023

The University of North Florida Women’s Volleyball program opened their season positively in the Thunderdome Classic Tournament this weekend, with the team breezing past Denver University on Friday evening...

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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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Player running with ball.

Gallery: UNF hosts Seminoles for football practice

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Aug 11, 2023

The Florida State University football team made their annual offseason trek to Jacksonville this week, holding practice on Thursday and Friday at one of the University of North Florida's intramural...

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Player motions to a teammate during the game.

Previewing the upcoming UNF women’s soccer season with Coach Faulconer

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Aug 3, 2023

With just two weeks until the University of North Florida Ospreys open the 2023 regular season, women’s soccer head coach Eric Faulconer is looking forward to the fresh slate that it will provide for...

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Lawrence signs autograph for child

Gallery: Jaguars training camp showcases new facility, exciting storylines

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jul 31, 2023

Jaguars fans entered the 2023 offseason with something they hadn’t experienced in a long time: hope.  The team was coming off of its first playoff appearance since 2018. In addition, the Jaguars...

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Mahalia White brought national attention to the University of North Florida with her inspirational story.

Stage IV cancer, a torn ACL not enough to stop Mahalia White from achieving greatness on and off the court

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jul 24, 2023

For many student-athletes new to a college campus, meaningful playing time is a distant dream. But, this wasn’t the case for Mahalia White who was named Big West Freshman of the Year after a phenomenal...

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Mercadante was announced as UNF's head coach just over a month after the search officially began.

New UNF skipper Joe Mercadante introduced to Osprey community

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jul 14, 2023

Joe Mercadante was introduced as the fourth head coach in UNF baseball history on Thursday in a celebratory event at UNF Arena’s Bank of England Suite. The ceremony was attended by plenty of familiar...

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