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Head coach Matthew Driscoll watching play as the Ospreys fall to the FGCU Eagles March 3  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

UNF MBB loses to Division II Flagler, drops to 1-8 on the season

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 20, 2020

Featured Image: Connor Spielmaker A rough start to the 2020-2021 season reached a new peak for the Ospreys when they hosted the Saints of Flagler College on Saturday evening. Flagler, an NCAA Division...

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Strong start not enough as Ospreys fall to Auburn

Strong start not enough as Ospreys fall to Auburn

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 18, 2020

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow Usually, if a team scores over 80 points in women's basketball, they are expected to win the game. However, when facing a Power Five school like Auburn, posting 80 might...

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Florida's Keyontae Johnson shoots over Boston College's Steffon Mitchell (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UNF MBB’s matchup with Florida postponed

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 15, 2020

Featured Image: AP Photo/Jessica Hill News broke Tuesday that the Ospreys’ game against the Florida Gators, originally slated for Wednesday, is being postponed. This halt comes after Florida forward...

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Despite Bond’s absence, Lady Ospreys roll past Edward Waters

Despite Bond’s absence, Lady Ospreys roll past Edward Waters

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 13, 2020

Featured Images: Justin Nedrow More than a week removed from their last outing, the Lady Ospreys took the court Sunday to face Edward Waters College. This UNF group was coming off of their first win...

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II, left, throws a pass over Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minshew replaces Glennon in third quarter vs Titans, Jaguars lose 12th straight game

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 13, 2020

The return of Gardner Minshew, the pride of Yulee and a big milestone for James Robinson. Both teams had hoped this was going to be a memorable game and thankfully, the possible storylines became reality...

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Ryan Burkhardt recorded eight points (two treys) in the 76-67 loss to Creighton.

Perseverance and versatility lead Ospreys to first win of the season against FIU

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 13, 2020

Who would have known that eight games into the season, the Ospreys would finally have their first win of the year? Well, when the final buzzer sounded on Saturday evening, a big sigh of relief was felt...

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Late push not enough as UNF loses close one to FAU in MBB home opener

Late push not enough as UNF loses close one to FAU in MBB home opener

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 8, 2020

Coming down the stretch, the Ospreys knew they were within striking distance, but then, out of the night sky, the FAU Owls swooped down and snatched victory from the talons of Coach Driscoll and his squad. The...

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Josh Endicott averaged 54 percent from the field in his first year with the Ospreys.

UNF MBB drops to 0-5 with loss at High Point

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 5, 2020

The Ospreys flocked to North Carolina yet again Saturday to face the High Point Panthers, with both teams seeking their first win of the season. HPU is coming off of a rough 9-23 record last season, but...

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Lady Ospreys pick up first win of season against FIU

Lady Ospreys pick up first win of season against FIU

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 4, 2020

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow Basketball returned to campus for the first time since March as the Lady Ospreys hosted the Panthers of Florida International University (FIU). Just like the men’s team,...

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UNF Women's' Tennis vs. University of North Alabama 2019

UNF Sports Data Analytics lab working with UNF tennis team, PGA Tour for research

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Dec 3, 2020

Analytics has taken the world of sports by storm over the last two decades. UNF’s Sports Data Analytics (SDA) Lab is working to join the trend by partnering with SportsMEDIA Technology (SMT) Jacksonville...

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Darvin Nelson

Ospreys fall to Seminoles without Hendricksen; Driscoll excited for upcoming games

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 3, 2020

While their opening four games of the season haven't exactly been walkovers, the Birds of Trey are continuing to improve, even following a 28 point loss to ranked Florida State.  While 86-58 may be...

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North Florida's Jose Placer (15) scored a career-high 26 points for the Ospreys, but it wasn't enough as UNF fell to Flagler on Saturday afternoon. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

Missed opportunities and turnovers plague Ospreys in loss to Miami

John Watson, Sports Editor Nov 30, 2020

Nobody ever said it was going to be an easy season. Going up against non-conference opponents is always a hefty task, and the Ospreys have felt the heat through the first three games of the season. With...

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