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ASUN postseason awards showcase athletic, academic effort of UNF student-athletes

ASUN postseason awards showcase athletic, academic effort of UNF student-athletes

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Dec 1, 2023

With the end of the fall 2023 semester rapidly approaching, so comes the season's end for a multitude of UNF’s fall sports, including volleyball, as well as both the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Despite...

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Volleyball drops close match vs. Lipscomb in ASUN semifinals

Volleyball drops close match vs. Lipscomb in ASUN semifinals

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Nov 21, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s volleyball team wrapped up their 2023 campaign on Friday, falling short to the No. 2 ranked Lipscomb University Bison 2-3 in the ASUN championship semifinals. The...

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Volleyball’s going to the ASUN tournament! What to expect

Volleyball’s going to the ASUN tournament! What to expect

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Nov 14, 2023

Closing out their regular season with a shutout 3-0 win over the Stetson Hatters on Saturday, the University of North Florida volleyball program now sets its sights toward the postseason and, specifically,...

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Rocio Moro’s record-breaking career at UNF tells a lot about what student athletes can be

Rocio Moro’s record-breaking career at UNF tells a lot about what student athletes can be

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

Rocio Moro has had one of the most successful careers in North Florida volleyball history.  The San Juan native has set the UNF record for most career digs, and recently notched another achievement,...

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A deep dive into the past month of Osprey sports

A deep dive into the past month of Osprey sports

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 2, 2023

September has ended so students and faculty are headed toward the halfway point of the fall semester. During this time, North Florida’s fall sports have been well underway with volleyball, men’s soccer,...

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Volleyball battles, defeats JU in defensive slugfest

Volleyball battles, defeats JU in defensive slugfest

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Sep 27, 2023

The University of North Florida volleyball team faced off against the Jacksonville Dolphins on Wednesday evening, with the Ospreys taking this semester’s first edition of the ‘River City Rumble’,...

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Volleyball suffers tiebreaker loss to USC Upstate in day two of UNF Sunshine Tournament

Volleyball suffers tiebreaker loss to USC Upstate in day two of UNF Sunshine Tournament

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Sep 19, 2023

The University of North Florida volleyball team faced off against the USC Upstate Spartans on Saturday afternoon. After a lengthy contest over two hours long, the Spartans won 3-2 USC Upstate carried...

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Volleyball unable to capitalize, falls to USF at the Nest

Volleyball unable to capitalize, falls to USF at the Nest

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Sep 19, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s volleyball team capped off day one of the UNF Sunshine Tournament this past Friday with a matchup against the University of South Florida Bulls, where the Bulls...

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Volleyball sweeps day one of UNF Invite after a five-set thriller

Volleyball sweeps day one of UNF Invite after a five-set thriller

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Sep 10, 2023

The University of North Florida volleyball team returned to UNF Arena on Friday to face two teams in the North Florida Invitational, with both games resulting in wins for the Ospreys. North Florida took...

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Volleyball starts off strong in Thunderdome Classic, knocks off Denver in Santa Barbara California

Volleyball starts off strong in Thunderdome Classic, knocks off Denver in Santa Barbara California

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Aug 27, 2023

The University of North Florida Women’s Volleyball program opened their season positively in the Thunderdome Classic Tournament this weekend, with the team breezing past Denver University on Friday evening...

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The volleyball team huddles up together

Fall sports are back! What to expect from UNF Athletics this semester

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Aug 23, 2023

While students adjust to the hustle and bustle of their fall schedules, Osprey athletes and coaches have been working tirelessly to create a winning culture that will draw excitement from both the University...

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Mahalia White brought national attention to the University of North Florida with her inspirational story.

Stage IV cancer, a torn ACL not enough to stop Mahalia White from achieving greatness on and off the court

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jul 24, 2023

For many student-athletes new to a college campus, meaningful playing time is a distant dream. But, this wasn’t the case for Mahalia White who was named Big West Freshman of the Year after a phenomenal...

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