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Ospreys clinch sixth spot in ASUN Tournament after win over UNA

Ospreys clinch sixth spot in ASUN Tournament after win over UNA

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 10, 2018

The Lions (4-21, 2-14 ASUN) put up a fight throughout the match, but UNF (10-21, 5-10 ASUN) weathered the storm and prevailed with a relentless attack and blocking in big time situations to punch their...

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photo by Lili Weinstein

Tolbert drops 20 in loss to Seminoles

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 10, 2018

After pushing Florida State University to their limit in the first half, the Seminoles ran away with the game in the second half as they won, 74-53. The Ospreys were staying with FSU in the first half...

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Women’s Basketball Season Opener Preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 9, 2018

After reaching the ASUN Semifinals last year, the North Florida Women’s Basketball team is hungry to make a run in the tournament but their first test of the season will be on Friday at Florida State...

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First game, first fall; Men's Basketball loses in Season Opener

First game, first fall; Men’s Basketball loses in Season Opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 9, 2018

The Ospreys Men’s Basketball team battled with Dayton in the first half of the matchup, but a tough perimeter defense hindered the Ospreys from winning their season opener. The Ospreys and Flyers were...

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Cross Country Prepares for NCAA Regionals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 9, 2018

After winning the ASUN Championship, the UNF Men’s Cross Country team qualified for the NCAA Regionals in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 9. Senior Nick Morken talked to the Spinnaker on the team’s...

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UNF Men’s Basketball season opener preview

DeAndre Pearson | Nov 7, 2018

  The North Florida Ospreys kick off their 2018-2019 basketball season on the road against the Dayton Flyers. After losing in the ASUN Semifinals to FGCU, North Florida returns with a revamped roster...

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Students enjoying Swoop Madness.

Players and students connect at Swoop Madness

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 2, 2018

  UNF Athletics held Swoop Madness at the Osprey Village basketball courts and welcomed students with free food, games, and a T-Shirt swap. Students, like Senior Information Technology Major Patrick...

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Party in the Plaza premiering this basketball season

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 2, 2018

With the recent alcohol-ban in parking lots and tailgate parties, UNF Athletics and UNF Campus Life are partnering to organize alcohol-free pre-game basketball events called Party in the Plaza. The...

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Coaches and players speak at UNF Basketball Media Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 1, 2018

Local media was invited to UNF Basketball Media day to interview the players and coaches of UNF Basketball about the upcoming season. Coach Darrick Gibbs of UNF Women’s Basketball talked to Spinnaker...

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Ian Gibson, a former guard for the UNF Men's Basketball team, now serves as the Director of Basketball Operations. Photo courtesy of unfospreys.com

UNF alumni spotlight: Ian Gibson

Steven Thompson | Oct 28, 2018

One of Ian Gibson’s greatest memories of playing basketball at the University of North Florida is when he traveled to compete against teams he grew up watching on television. He recalls playing in notable...

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Men’s Soccer Clinches ASUN Playoff berth in 4-1 win

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 28, 2018

In the final game of their regular season,the Ospreys defeated NJIT with a heavy attack and solid ball control en route to a 4-1 victory, clinching ASUN playoff berth. In the first half, the Ospreys...

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Ospreys lose to Bisons in four

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 28, 2018

North Florida’s Volleyball team (9-20 Overall, 4-9 ASUN) fell to the Lipscomb Bisons (15-9 Overall, 10-2 ASUN) at home in four sets. In the opening set, North Florida pushed out to a four point...

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