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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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ALL THINGS OSPREY

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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Photo by Gerry Broome, AP Images.

UNF community reacts to NFL legend Tom Brady’s retirement

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 8, 2022

After an illustrious career, including seven Super Bowl victories, quarterback Tom Brady has put all speculation to rest by announcing his retirement on Instagram. When a 22-year-old quarterback from...

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Ospreys continue to roll, down North Alabama in road win

Ospreys continue to roll, down North Alabama in road win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 7, 2022

FLORENCE, Ala. — A win on Saturday marked an accomplishment for UNF men’s basketball that they haven’t experienced this year: winning consecutive games against Division I opponents. The Ospreys...

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Ospreys knock off first-place Jacksonville State in upset of the year

Ospreys knock off first-place Jacksonville State in upset of the year

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 4, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Ospreys strung together their best performance of the season, taking down the ASUN’s top team on Thursday. In a season where seemingly everything has gone wrong, everything...

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UNF forward Carter Hendricksen shoots a free throw during the second half of Saturday’s matchup against Lipscomb.

Career high for Hendricksen not enough as Ospreys fall to Lipscomb

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 31, 2022

It was an affair of broken records, but not all were desirable. While broken records are typically positive, it is also how head coach Matthew Driscoll described another soul-crushing loss that UNF...

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Central Arkansas guard Collin Cooper handles the ball against UNF on Thursday.

Second half surge secures first ASUN win for Ospreys

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 28, 2022

Joy filled the air as the clock hit zero. The Ospreys had finally done it— they won a conference game. While this moves the team’s record to just 5-16, no one seemed to care. A raucous student section...

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It's all in the details. A close up look of the UNF logo on a pair of basketball shorts.

Shorthanded Ospreys squad gives Florida State everything they can handle

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 21, 2022

Despite missing two star players, and later losing another key contributor, the Ospreys put up a strong showing against Florida State on Thursday afternoon. The Ospreys entered Monday’s matchup against...

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Photo by Justin Nedrow

Strong second quarter propels Ospreys WBB past Kennesaw State

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2022

Conference play has gotten off to a rocky start for both of UNF’s basketball teams, but the women’s squad broke through to pick up the first ASUN win of the season on Wednesday. Wednesday’s matchup...

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