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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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An overhead view of the stadium renderings

Where could the Jaguars play if stadium renovations are approved?

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 30, 2023

Many are excited about the potential “Stadium of the Future” that the Jacksonville Jaguars could call home later this decade, but it leaves one critical question unanswered: where will they play in...

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Bucket of baseballs

Ospreys hire Pitt’s Joe Mercadante as new head baseball coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 23, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team has found its new leader, announcing University of Pittsburgh assistant Joe Mercadante as head coach on Friday, according to UNF athletics. The coaching...

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Attendee stands to ask question at Jaguars huddle

Jaguars huddle events not “shying away” from proposed stadium renovation details

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 20, 2023

The heavy rainfall outside didn’t dampen the mood inside of the Lakeview Room at Deerwood Country Club on Saturday when Jacksonville Jaguars team president Mark Lamping presented detailed plans of the...

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Tim Parenton on the field at Harmon Stadium

Inside UNF baseball’s far-reaching search for new head coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 13, 2023

After the departure of University of North Florida baseball head coach Tim Parenton in late May, the Ospreys are now looking far and wide before deciding on who will lead the program next. Parenton,...

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With renovations, the stadium will see its capacity decrease to 62,000 for NFL games, also boasting the ability to expand for select events.

Jaguars reveal plans to upgrade TIAA Bank Field, dubbed “Stadium of the Future”

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 7, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars revealed renderings of what they call the “Stadium of the Future” on Wednesday, the culmination of a series of major potential upgrades to TIAA Bank Field. The renovations...

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Ground level view of the track at Hodges Stadium

NCAA track and field regionals are coming to UNF; here’s what you need to know

Riley Platt, Sports Editor May 23, 2023

The first round of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships kick off this week, with the east regional taking place at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium from Wednesday through...

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Dominick Madonna pitching at JU

Baseball suffers crucial loss in clash against rival JU

Tristan Larrabee, Sports Reporter May 22, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys went toe to toe with the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Friday, ultimately ending in a crushing 2-1 defeat. The game was played at John Sessions Stadium...

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Nick Gabrelcik prepares to putt.

Men’s golf ends season after strong showing comes up just short in NCAA Tournament

Riley Platt, Sports Editor May 18, 2023

NORMAN, Okla. – The University of North Florida men’s golf season came to an end on Wednesday as the Ospreys fell one stroke short of advancing past the NCAA Regionals. After three strong days of...

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