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Joyless in Jacksonville: Ospreys drop fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion

Joyless in Jacksonville: Ospreys drop fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 18, 2022

It was another tragic ending for the Ospreys on Monday as the potential game-winning shot rattled out at the buzzer. UNF entered Monday’s duel seeking their first ASUN win of the season. Their opponent,...

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Late miscues drown Ospreys’ chance to take down the Dolphins

Late miscues drown Ospreys’ chance to take down the Dolphins

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 16, 2022

Losing in a blowout is rough, but on the last play of the game? That’s heartbreak. Read that again. Now imagine it happening two weeks in a row. Unfortunately for Osprey fans, this is no matter of...

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Shooting struggles prove costly for Ospreys in loss to Liberty

Shooting struggles prove costly for Ospreys in loss to Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 12, 2022

Featured image: Liberty Athletics LYNCHBURG, Va. — While UNF kept it close during the first half, the deficit grew gradually throughout the remainder of Tuesday’s battle with Liberty University,...

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer watches a play on the video monitor during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

The Golden Months: A story of Urban decay in Jacksonville

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 21, 2021

After only 13 games and a plethora of controversy, the Jacksonville Jaguars have had enough of Urban Meyer. News broke in the early hours of Thursday morning that Meyer’s roller coaster of a tenure...

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UNF guard Jose Placer led the way for the Ospreys on Saturday with a career-high of 35 points. (Photo by Jeremiah Wilson)

Ospreys take down Austin Peay with career day from Placer

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 13, 2021

It was an afternoon to remember for UNF guard Jose Placer, as he led the Ospreys to their third win of the season on Saturday. This weekend’s home duel with Austin Peay State University served as...

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UNF’s Jarius Hicklen and Josh Berenbaum help teammate Jonathan Aybar off the court against Florida.

Mistakes plague Ospreys in beatdown loss to Gators

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 9, 2021

When it rains, it pours. Wednesday’s matchup in Gainesville featured two teams looking to bounce back from rough losses. UNF suffered a 35-point defeat to Florida Atlantic on Sunday, while the Florida...

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Ospreys continue historic journey through volleyball postseason

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 7, 2021

After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the ASUN conference tournament, the Ospreys bounced back and are rolling through the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. UNF’s run for the conference...

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UNF guard Jaida Bond shoots a free throw against Auburn on Tuesday. (Photo by Dawson Powers)

Late run by Auburn eliminates potential Osprey upset

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 1, 2021

UNF women’s basketball led late against SEC opponent Auburn on Tuesday, but the Tigers ultimately prevailed in the final minutes thanks to a 12-2 run. Despite some tough road matchups, the Ospreys...

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Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning the Duval Bracket.

Recapping the Jacksonville Classic, a college basketball tournament hosted at UNF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 24, 2021

The Jacksonville Classic took place this past weekend on campus, producing plenty of action on the court for a national audience. The tournament consisted of two brackets of four teams each. The first...

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Ospreys cap off season-opening road trip with blowout loss at No. 2 UCLA

Ospreys cap off season-opening road trip with blowout loss at No. 2 UCLA

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 19, 2021

The first stretch of UNF’s gauntlet of a non-conference schedule came to a close late Wednesday night as second-ranked UCLA took down the Ospreys by a score of 98-63. To say that the Ospreys have...

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Placer and the Ospreys during the first half of Monday’s game against Arizona State. (Photo by Jeremiah Wilson)

Placer’s 25 points not enough as Ospreys fall late to Arizona State

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 16, 2021

A stellar performance by UNF guard Jose Placer on Monday gave his team a chance against Arizona State, but the Sun Devils were able to secure the win in the closing minutes. Tempe, Ariz. served as the...

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The lady Ospreys celebrate after their win against Trinity.

Ospreys throttle Trinity Baptist, win by record-breaking 95 points

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 15, 2021

UNF women’s basketball had no trouble picking up their second win of the season on Saturday after they absolutely decimated the Trinity Baptist College Eagles. After losing their season opener, the...

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