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Matthew Driscoll looks down at ground during timeout

Men’s basketball drops overtime heartbreaker against Central Arkansas

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 27, 2023

CONWAY, Ark. – Carter Hendricksen’s 32-point performance wasn’t enough for the University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys on Thursday as they fell to the University of Central Arkansas Bears 88-85...

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A tough loss Saturday puts a damper on the momentum that had been built following Thursday's win over Queens.

Men’s basketball falls to Liberty in first home loss of season

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 23, 2023

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s basketball team faced off against the Liberty University Flames on Saturday, who brought an end to the Ospreys’ home winning streak with a 73-62 win. This...

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Carter Hendricksen drives to the paint

Hendricksen’s career night leads men’s basketball past Queens

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2023

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s basketball squad got back on the right track with a win over Queens University on Thursday, highlighted by a 35-point performance by forward Carter Hendricksen. It...

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Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams at training camp in 2022.

Jaguars look to continue miracle run against Chiefs in Divisional round

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars have already made noise throughout the league with their opening-round comeback win against the Chargers, but Saturday’s challenge might be the biggest of this season. Arrowhead...

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UNF Guard Jarius Hicklen #10 driving down the court against Kenneshaw State on January 17th, 2022 at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

Rough patch continues for men’s basketball in loss to Kennesaw State

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 17, 2023

KENNESAW, Ga. — The University of North Florida men’s basketball team faced off against the Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday, suffering a tough defeat by a score of 86-72. The game was played at...

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Jaguars keep climbing, knock off Chargers in improbable comeback Wild Card win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ return to the playoffs was as dramatic as possible Saturday night, winning their AFC Wild Card duel against the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30, once trailing 27-0. One of the...

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Doug Peterson talking to the team

Jaguars clinch AFC South, facing Chargers in first playoff appearance since 2017

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 13, 2023

With a 20-16 win versus the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, the Jacksonville Jaguars clinched the AFC South division, earning a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Jaguars will be...

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Carter Hendricksen drives to the hoop

Strong night from stars not enough as men’s basketball falls in road duel

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 13, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – A combined 33-point effort from veterans Carter Hendricksen and Jose Placer on Thursday helped fuel a strong effort for the University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys that ultimately...

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Devin Lloyd #33 Linebacker of the Jacksonville Jaguars pushing the sled during training camp practice on August 8, 2022 at Episcopal’s Knights Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Jaguars’ improbable run to the playoffs

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 11, 2023

An early December blowout loss in Detroit seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for yet another disappointing Jaguars season. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s sophomore campaign and a new, Super...

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Jose Placer goes up for a lay-in

Men’s basketball “shares the sugar,” rolls through Bethune-Cookman

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 12, 2022

The University of North Florida Ospreys utilized a full-team effort on Saturday to take down the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 88-48. Following a tough pair of losses, the Ospreys returned home to UNF Arena,...

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Jarius Hicklen works his way down the court

Men’s basketball falls to top-ranked Houston

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 7, 2022

Featured image via UNF athletics HOUSTON, Texas – The University of North Florida Ospreys squared off with the Houston Cougars, who currently sit atop the AP Top 25 Poll, on Tuesday, falling 76-42. The...

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Kaila Rougier dribbles the ball

Women’s basketball takes down Bethune-Cookman, secures first away win

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Dec 5, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys women’s basketball team faced off against the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats on Thursday, taking the game 54-43 This win...

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