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O’Connell tries out for U.S. National Women’s Volleyball Team

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 12, 2019

In hopes of making the elite list of 48 qualifiers, Redshirt-Sophomore Gabby O’Connell, an Outside Hitter for the UNF Volleyball team, earned a tryout for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball team.  This...

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Senior Ethan Michaelis delivers the pitch

Ospreys sweep Broncos in doubleheader

William Cunkle and Drew McDonald Mar 9, 2019

After scoring a combined 21 runs, the Ospreys’ offense fueled them to win both games of the doubleheader against the Broncos.  Game One UNF answered early in the game after Junior Tanner Murphy...

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Jazz Bond had 13 rebounds in the ASUN/MAAC Challenge. Photo by Khorri Newton.

Ospreys invade the Lions’ den and move onto ASUN Conference Semifinals

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Mar 8, 2019

All ASUN Conference Second-Teamer Redshirt-Sophomore Jazz Bond led the UNF Women's Basketball team to their fourth straight win, 55-53, surviving in the closing seconds against the UNA Lions in the ASUN...

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Junior David Maberry awaits the pitch.

Broncos power past Ospreys in series opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 8, 2019

Western Michigan defeated the North Florida Ospreys, 10-1, after being fueled by 17 hits, including three deep flies outside the ballpark. The Broncos made an early impression in the top of the...

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Gabriel Medina’s journey from international soccer to a UNF International Business Major

Gabriel Medina’s journey from international soccer to a UNF International Business Major

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Mar 8, 2019

He speaks Spanish, English, French, and Italian fluently. He also knows a little Japanese and Chinese. He is an avid footballer (soccer player), martial artist, and also a bodybuilder.  Like many young...

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Senior Arianna Emanuel-Wright goes up for a layup.

ASUN Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals Preview: UNF vs UNA

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 8, 2019

After finishing with their best record as a Division 1 team, the Ospreys set their sights on North Alabama in the ASUN Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals. The Ospreys (14-13, 9-7 ASUN) have won...

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Men's basketball vs. North Alabama
2019

Sams’ standout performance not enough in loss to Flames

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 7, 2019

The Ospreys and Flames clashed in a heavyweight bout in the ASUN Semifinals but Liberty came out with a 71-63 win, ending the Ospreys season. The Flames jumped out to a 7-2 lead early on a three-pointer...

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Men's basketball vs. North Alabama
Garrett Sams

ASUN Men’s Basketball Semifinals Preview: UNF vs Liberty

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 7, 2019

After splitting their series this season, the Ospreys and Flames meet again in the Semifinals of the ASUN Men's Basketball Conference Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 7. The Ospreys (16-16,...

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Zach Chappell was tagged with five earned runs in relief against Central Michigan

Ospreys lose heartbreaker to Seminoles

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 6, 2019

In a close contest between the No. 11 Florida State Seminoles and North Florida Ospreys, a walk-off double from Freshman Nander De Sadas sealed a 4-3 FSU win in the bottom of the ninth.  The Ospreys...

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Janesha Green scored 13 points in the win over Holy Cross.

Ospreys defeat Highlanders to conclude regular season

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Mar 6, 2019

In what may have been the final home game for Seniors Arianna Emanuel-Wright and Ty Purifoy, the UNF Women’s Basketball team  looked to end the 2018-2019 regular season in style against the visiting...

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Men's Basketball vs. JU 2019
Noah Horchler

Horchler plans to transfer for Senior Season

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 5, 2019

After being let go from the UNF Men's Basketball Team for violating team rules, Junior Noah Horchler plans to transfer for his Senior season, according to Rivals' National Basketball Analyst Corey Evans....

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UNF Tennis and Beach Volleyball Recap

UNF Tennis and Beach Volleyball Recap

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Mar 5, 2019

UNF Beach Volleyball won two of three games over the weekend to move their overall record on the season to 5-2 heading into their matchup against Arizona State University this Friday at St. Petersburg,...

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