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Coach Gibbs speaks at UNF media day

Darrick Gibbs fired from role as UNF women’s basketball head coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 2, 2023

UNF women’s basketball head coach Darrick Gibbs will no longer be serving in that role for the program, the athletic department announced Thursday.  This announcement comes less than 24 hours after...

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UNF basketball shorts

Men’s basketball’s season comes to end in early exit from ASUN tourney

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 1, 2023

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The University of North Florida Ospreys found themselves on the wrong end of a last-second game-winning shot on Monday, eliminating them from the ASUN tournament at the hands of Bellarmine...

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Emma Broermann cheers on her teammates

Women’s basketball regresses, falls to North Alabama in ASUN matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Feb 27, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the University of North Alabama on Saturday, falling to the Lions 74-51. The Ospreys came to compete in...

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Carter Hendricksen exudes energy during game

Hendricksen shines on senior night, leads men’s basketball past Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 25, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys capped off the men's basketball regular season Friday with a 79-67 win over Bellarmine University as Carter Hendricksen, the team’s lone senior, was celebrated. Already...

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Jose Placer dribbles at the top of the key

Men’s basketball dominates EKU, secures a spot in the ASUN tournament

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Feb 24, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball squad faced off against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels on Wednesday, with the Ospreys taking the match 77-64. The Ospreys entered Wednesday...

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Counting the graduating seniors and transfer portal entrants, the Ospreys have lost eight players over the offseason.

Brawl-low up: Suspensions served following clash between UNF and Austin Peay

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 21, 2023

Violence erupted at the conclusion of Saturday’s men’s basketball game between the University of North Florida and Austin Peay State University. The respective athletic departments released statements...

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The Ospreys celebrate a win

Women’s basketball fights back, defeats Kennesaw State on senior day

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Feb 20, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the Kennesaw State University Owls on Saturday, with the Ospreys taking the match 84-76. This game was played at UNF Arena,...

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Team huddles together following a game

Brawl breaks out in closing moments of UNF men’s basketball clash with Austin Peay

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 18, 2023

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — After a physical altercation broke out at the UNF men's basketball game against Austin Peay State University on Saturday, the University of North Florida Athletics Department released...

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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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