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UNF student athlete Frank German has been named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

UNF student Frank German drafted by Yankees in fourth round of MLB Draft

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 5, 2018

Hot off the heels of his best career season at UNF, starting pitcher Frank German was drafted by the New York Yankees on Tuesday.  German was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round, as the 127th overall...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Former UNF basketball player creates new mental health foundation

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 31, 2018

Fitness can have a great impact not just on one’s overall physical health, but on one's ability to manage their mental health. In light of this, one UNF alumna has taken mental health into her own...

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UNF Junior Phillip Knowles advanced to compete individually and finished ninth overall. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

Men’s Golf concludes season, Knowles finishes ninth overall in National Championship

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 29, 2018

The #21 ranked UNF Men’s Golf team finished twenty-eighth overall in the NCAA Championship Tournament in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Although the team’s season was over, Junior Phillip Knowles advanced to...

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Senior Tyler Stahl finished the last race of his collegiate career. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

Men’s Track season ends, Stahl finishes last race of collegiate career

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 29, 2018

After Qualifying for the NCAA East Preliminary 1500 meter for the second consecutive year, Tyler Stahl finished with a time of 3:51 and finished twenty-second. Stahl’s personal record in the 1500...

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Hatters shut out Ospreys, 6-0, to win ASUN Championship

Hatters shut out Ospreys, 6-0, to win ASUN Championship

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 26, 2018

A dominant start by Mitchell Senger fueled the Hatters to defeat the Ospreys Stetson had an explosive first inning when Mike Spooner plated the first run of the game on a RBI double. The runs kept pouring...

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UNF Defeats Lipscomb and Jacksonville to Advance to Finals

UNF Defeats Lipscomb and Jacksonville to Advance to Finals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 26, 2018

Game 1 Ospreys Take Down Lipscomb 7-6 in a thrilling comeback victory. The Bisons scored first in the third inning when Brad Depperman walked Jake Perry with the bases loaded, allowing Blake...

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Senior Eden Meyer.Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

UNF Track and Field in full stride at NCAA East Preliminaries

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 25, 2018

After finishing sixth in the 10,000 meter event with a time of 34:06, Eden Meyer has advanced to the National Championship for her second year in a row. She will be competing in Eugene, Oregon from Wednesday,...

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Ospreys fall to Dolphins 4-3 in round two of ASUN Tournament

Ospreys fall to Dolphins 4-3 in round two of ASUN Tournament

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 25, 2018

UNF and JU battled throughout all nine innings, but the Dolphin’s pitching prevailed with a dominant start from Spencer Stockton. The Dolphins opened up the scoring in the first inning when Angel...

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Photo by Khorri Newton

Ospreys defeat Owls in first round of the ASUN Tournament

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 24, 2018

Behind a stellar complete game by Frank German and a steady offense, the Ospreys beat Kennesaw State 7-1 and will advance to the second round of the ASUN Tournament. Last night’s game was Frank...

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Frank German named semifinalist for Golden Spikes award

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 23, 2018

The Golden Spikes Award is given to the top college baseball player every season and, when the 25 semifinalists were officially announced, UNF Junior RHP Frank German had made the list.   “It’s...

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The Ospreys defeated the Missouri Tigers, 5-4. Courtesy of UNF Athletics.

Ospreys prepare for the first game of the ASUN Championship Tournament

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 22, 2018

The Ospreys (25-26) had a late surge toward the end of the baseball season, winning six of their last nine games. The strong finish positioned UNF to the fourth seed in the Conference Tournament. Next,...

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UNF Baseball overcomes nine-run deficit to defeat NJIT

UNF Baseball overcomes nine-run deficit to defeat NJIT

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 19, 2018

The Ospreys (25-26) rallied to beat the Highlanders (22-23) with a score of 11-9. With that win, the Ospreys are locked in at the fourth seed for the upcoming ASUN Championship Tournament at Harmon Stadium...

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