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Volleyball

Following a controversial call, UNF Volleyball drops a home match to Central Arkansas.

‘Gut-wrenching’: UNF Volleyball loses to Central Arkansas after controversial call

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Oct 6, 2025

Volleyball is a game of inches, and the Ospreys learned that the hard way.  In an exciting match where both sides deserved to win, the University of North Florida fell to Central Arkansas in five sets...

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UNF volleyball falls below .500 in conference play after dropping 'River City Rumble' to JU.

Volleyball swept by JU in River City Rumble

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Oct 4, 2025

The University of North Florida volleyball team fell in straight sets at the Swisher Gymnasium against Jacksonville on Oct. 2, 2025.  Reigning Atlantic Sun (ASUN) freshman of the week, opposite hitter...

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UNF Volleyball splits its first conference games, defeating West Georgia and falling to Queens.

Volleyball splits games against West Georgia, Queens to open ASUN road trip

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 28, 2025

Over the weekend, UNF Volleyball split two matches against ASUN foes, winning at West Georgia on Friday and losing to Queens on Sunday.  On Friday night, four Ospreys with double-figure kills led UNF...

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Before ASUN play begins, outside hitter Kailey McKnight reflects on her journey back to the UNF Arena court. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

‘She’s a legend’: Inside Kailey McKnight’s long road back to playing UNF volleyball

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Sep 23, 2025

Just a few hours after stepping back out onto the court for the first time in over a year, Kailey McKnight sat down on the stone steps of the UNF Arena employee stairwell.  Still riding the adrenaline...

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UNF staves off winless weekend with five-set comeback win over UIC

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 2, 2025

The University of North Florida volleyball team went 1-2 in the North Florida Sunshine Tournament, losing to Georgia Southern and Florida State, while defeating UIC in five sets.   Despite easily...

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The Ospreys are seeking an improved record this season following a 13-19 campaign in 2024.

Previewing the 2025 UNF volleyball season with head coach Kristen Wright

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

It’s been a tumultuous offseason for the University of North Florida volleyball program, as many faces have come and gone through the UNF Arena doors. As the Ospreys gear up for the upcoming season,...

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UNF extends beach volleyball, softball head coaches, announces soccer schedules 

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 14, 2025

The University of North Florida Athletics recently announced two head coach contract extensions and schedule releases for multiple sports.  UNF Athletics has extended the contracts of head softball...

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Volleyball sweeps UWG, Queens on back-to-back Nights, clinch ASUN championship berth

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Nov 11, 2024

The University of North Florida women’s volleyball team secured a playoff spot with back-to-back victories, sweeping the University of West Georgia on Nov. 8 and  Queens on Nov. 9. The two wins boosted...

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Amy Burkhardt

Burkhardt and Antar’s ‘strong connection’ look to lead UNF volleyball

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Oct 18, 2024

Amy Burkhardt doesn’t just lead the UNF volleyball team in kills, teammates and coaches believe the senior outside hitter also leads the team in leadership.  “Amy is one of the most positive leaders...

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Volleyball swept by rival JU in ninth-straight loss

Volleyball swept by rival JU in ninth-straight loss

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Oct 2, 2024

The University of North Florida volleyball team dropped their ninth straight match when Jacksonville University swept the Ospreys on Sunday night at UNF Arena.  While the Ospreys came close to winning...

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Both Burkhardt and Antar lead the UNF Volleyball team in two major statistical categories, kills and assists.

Error-prone UNF Volleyball drops match to ranked FSU team

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 11, 2024

The University of North Florida volleyball team lost to Florida State University on Tuesday night at the UNF Arena, dropping a 3-1 match to the 21st-ranked Seminoles.  The Ospreys lost the first set...

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UNF Volleyball showcases new signings following 2023 season

UNF Volleyball showcases new signings following 2023 season

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Feb 19, 2024

The University of North Florida volleyball program had another winning season in 2023. The team finished above .500 with a 9-7 conference record and an appearance in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship...

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