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The team huddles together before a game

Women’s basketball gives a valiant effort, falls to Jacksonville State in close contest

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Feb 17, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks on Thursday, losing 68-61 in a tough battle This matchup was played at UNF Arena,...

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Jose Placer high-fives teammates

Men’s basketball takes down Lipscomb in double-overtime thriller

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 17, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of North Florida men’s basketball team put up a plethora of points in their 114-111 win in double overtime against the Lipscomb University Bisons on Thursday. The...

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Rugby players fight for a contested ball

Deadbirds Rugby falls to UCF in Sunshine State showdown

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Feb 15, 2023

The University of North Florida Deadbirds Rugby Club faced off against the University of Central Florida Knights on Saturday, with the Deadbirds losing the matchup 35-14. This matchup was the Deadbirds...

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Jarius Hicklen looks on during game

Men’s basketball drops heartbreaker to FGCU in final seconds

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 10, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team lost in devastating fashion to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in a 68-66 thriller on Thursday. The Ospreys entered Thursday’s contest with a...

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Ospreys huddle together

Women’s basketball outmatched in road duel with Austin Peay

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 10, 2023

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The University of North Florida women’s basketball squad took to the Volunteer State, suffering a tough 77-35 defeat to the Austin Peay Governors on Thursday.  It’s been...

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Dorian James prepares to shoot a free throw

Men’s basketball asserts Duval dominance, sweeps JU with River City Rumble win

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Feb 5, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team faced off against the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Saturday, taking the match 65-58. The matchup occurred at UNF Arena, with the Ospreys...

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Travis Etienne Jr. at training camp

Season in Review: Jaguars shattered expectations, looking forward to excitement in the future

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 3, 2023

While the end result wasn’t what was desired, fans would be foolish to look at the Jaguars’ 2022 season with anything other than pride. Excitement was abundant going into the season, largely thanks...

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Matthew Driscoll gives instruction from the sideline

Men’s basketball jumps out to early lead, defeats JU in River City Rumble opener

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 3, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys came out on top in Thursday’s crosstown showdown, taking down the Jacksonville University Dolphins 76-63. This matchup was the start of a busy weekend for both...

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Kaila Rougier dribbles the ball

Women’s basketball topples Jacksonville in rivalry thriller, snapping four-game losing streak

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 30, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off for the second time against the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Saturday, taking the game 74-70 in a close contest. This win not...

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Carter Hendricksen drives on defender

Men’s basketball’s struggles continue in road loss to North Alabama

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 30, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – Carter Hendricksen showed out yet again, scoring 31 points, but didn’t receive much help as the majority of the University of North Florida roster sputtered in a 91-78 loss to the...

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Lyric Swann dribbles the ball up the court

Women’s basketball falls to JU in first River City Rumble meeting

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 27, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla— The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against Jacksonville University on Thursday, falling to the Dolphins 74-51 in the first of two rivalry showdowns...

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

Will recent Jags’ success affect UNF student ticket deals?

Judd Barczak, Reporter Jan 27, 2023

Embracing the underdog title, the Jacksonville Jaguars seem to have made it their brand to come back at the last minute this year, even when the odds appear stacked against them.  Though unable to...

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