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UNF forward Jonathan Aybar (21) and teammates regroup after a hard-fought possession on defense against Liberty University on Feb. 15, 2022.

Men’s basketball season comes to end with tournament loss

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 3, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A long and disappointing 2021-22 season came to a close on Tuesday as the Ospreys fell to Lipscomb University in the ASUN tournament. In a season full of frustration, things started...

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UNF outfielder Kayla Harper sets in for an at-bat against the Florida Gators on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

All Things Osprey: Basketball squads cap off regular season, while softball picks up trio of weekend wins

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 28, 2022

Things didn’t get off to a great start for many of the University of North Florida athletic teams this week, but men’s basketball and softball carried the torch in the latter half to close out the...

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UNF forwards Jonathan Aybar (21) and Jadyn Parker (24) take to a layup line with all smiles earlier in the season against Liberty.

Men’s basketball bounces back with overtime win at Stetson

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 27, 2022

DELAND, Fla. — After suffering arguably one of the worst losses in program history, the Ospreys got back on track Saturday with a hard-fought road win to close out the regular season. The UNF men’s...

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Rhetta Moore led the way for UNF with 20 points on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2022.

Women’s basketball rolls through JU to end losing skid

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 25, 2022

UNF women’s basketball got the job done on Thursday, picking up their biggest win against Jacksonville University in program history. It has been an up-and-down season for the Ospreys, but a win over...

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UNF Head Coach Matthew Driscoll sits silently in frustration as his team took a 18-point deficit into halftime.

Men’s basketball humiliated in River City Rumble blowout loss

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 24, 2022

After steadily building momentum over the last few weeks, all hope seems lost as the Ospreys were trampled 71-39 by Jacksonville University (JU)  on Wednesday. This game was over the second it started....

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All Things Osprey: Softball sweeps Big Ten power

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 21, 2022

This past week was a successful one for the Ospreys, as softball and men’s basketball both picked up big-time wins. Homecoming week always brings about exciting events, which was no different this...

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UNF teammates Jarius Hicklen (10) and Chaz Lanier (2) chat during a stoppage in play.

Men’s basketball continues to roll, takes down FGCU in front of raucous Homecoming crowd

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 21, 2022

The Ospreys have been on a tear, making in-state foe Florida Gulf Coast University their latest victim in a wire-to-wire win on Saturday. Anticipation built as lines grew outside of UNF Arena, with...

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University of North Florida Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll instructs guard Jordan Preaster during a stoppage in play at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Newcomers step up, lead men’s basketball to upset win against Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 16, 2022

When fans of any Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) school hear the words “Liberty University,” resentment follows soon thereafter. These fans have been trapped under the fist of the Flames, who have...

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Introducing All Things Osprey: A weekly recap of UNF athletics

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 14, 2022

Welcome to All Things Osprey, a Monday morning update on the previous week of athletic events at the University of North Florida. With so many sports seasons going on simultaneously, it’s easy for...

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Pitching fuels softball’s doubleheader sweep to open 2022 season

Pitching fuels softball’s doubleheader sweep to open 2022 season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 12, 2022

Featured image: Todd Drexler The University of North Florida (UNF) softball team got their season off to a good start Friday, picking up a pair of wins on opening day thanks to some stellar pitching.  The...

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UNF guard Jaida Bond takes a free throw late in the game against Bellarmine on Wednesday morning.

Ospreys snap losing skid, take down Bellarmine in morning matchup

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 10, 2022

UNF women’s basketball took down conference foe Bellarmine in an all-around win Wednesday morning. Things haven’t gone the Ospreys’ way as of late, dropping some close games in the final minutes....

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UNF forward Jadyn Parker (24) goes to work in the post against Bellarmine on Wednesday.

Second half rally falls short, Ospreys fall to Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 10, 2022

A common theme throughout the season for UNF men’s basketball has been an inability to come out on top in tight conference games. After winning two games in a row — one of which was against the...

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