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Peter Holden was full of passion after securing the win with a strikeout in the ninth inning.

Holden’s complete game shutout propels baseball to win over Kennesaw State

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 30, 2022

Pitching was the name of the game on Friday as the University of North Florida (UNF) took down Kennesaw State (KSU) 3-0 in the series opener. A pitcher lasting all nine innings is a rarity in college...

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The Ospreys may have fallen short of the ASUN championship, but milestones were still made along the way in a successful season.

Beach volleyball’s season comes to an end in ASUN semifinals

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 26, 2022

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The University of North Florida (UNF) beach volleyball team advanced to the ASUN semifinals but came short of the championship, falling to Stetson University on Monday. Last year's...

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Globie, who was recently inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, smiles for the camera.

World-famous Harlem Globetrotters visit UNF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 25, 2022

Basketball returned to the University of North Florida (UNF) on Friday as the Harlem Globetrotters visited as part of their 2022 World Tour. The Harlem Globetrotters are well known for their unique...

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ALL THINGS OSPREY

All Things Osprey: Women’s golf rallies to win ASUN championship

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 25, 2022

It’s not every day that multiple championships are up for grabs, but the University of North Florida (UNF) women’s golf team made the most of the opportunity on Sunday, taking home their third ASUN...

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Kayla McGory’s 4th inning home run got the Ospreys on the board in game one of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Georgia Southern.

Softball continues to dominate, takes down Georgia Southern in road doubleheader

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 21, 2022

It was more of the same for the University of North Florida (UNF) softball team on Wednesday as they picked up another pair of wins. The Ospreys have been on a tear as of late, winning 11 of their last...

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It was an all-around team effort over the weekend for UNF, with pitching and batting contributing to the team’s third consecutive sweep of a conference opponent.

Softball rolls through Kennesaw State, picks up third consecutive sweep

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 19, 2022

The Ospreys softball team continued their successful 2022 campaign over the weekend, taking all three games from the Kennesaw State Owls.  With only a few more weeks left in the regular season, every...

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Featured image: UNF forward Jazz Bond made history, becoming the first Osprey to be drafted to an American professional basketball team.

All Things Osprey: Jazz Bond makes UNF history

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 18, 2022

It was a monumental week throughout the world of UNF athletics, but women’s basketball forward Jazz Bond brought national attention to the University when she was drafted in the WNBA Draft on Monday.  Bond...

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UNF Baseball.

Baseball falls just short in road duel against South Carolina

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 13, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Ospreys flew north to face the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), losing in a low-scoring affair Tuesday. Despite being in different conferences, the...

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UNF infielder Abraham Sequera played hero in Friday’s win, coming through late in the game to secure the victory.

Baseball takes series from JU in first River City Rumble meeting of season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 11, 2022

The Ospreys have had a rough start to the season, but taking two of three games from their arch rivals over the weekend could be just what the doctor ordered. Harmon Stadium was the epicenter of baseball...

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The University of North Florida Surf Team holds their trophies at the East Coast Championship in New Smyrna Beach.

UNF Surf Team places among best collegiate surfers in America

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Apr 8, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Surf Team is now eight-time consecutive East Coast champions in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) league, preparing to compete in California for the...

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani is greeted in the dugout after he hit a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Seattle. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar, is the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award.

The long-awaited 2022 MLB season is finally here; everything you need to know for Opening Day

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 6, 2022

After an offseason that looked like it may never end due to a complex labor dispute, the Major League Baseball season begins this Thursday. Let’s take a look at some things to keep an eye on this weekend. The...

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Top-ranked teams called the Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex home on Friday and Saturday at the North Florida Invite.

Gallery: Beach volleyball hosts nationally-ranked Georgia State

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 5, 2022

The UNF beach volleyball team hosted the North Florida Invite over the weekend, with fans getting to see some of the top teams in the nation. The Ospreys took on Pepperdine, Florida State, and Florida...

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