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College can be a wonderful yet frustrating experience as an incoming freshman. For many, this is a sign of actually becoming more responsible for yourself and your future. Paying for college is a big issue...
Finals week is around the corner. That means endless hours of studying and stress for most students. Starting from Dec. 3 through Dec. 7, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library will be hosting plenty of activities...
On Military Appreciation night, North Florida (3-5 Overall ) rolled through Florida A&M Rattlers (3-5 Overall) in a 81-62 rout.
In the first half, North Florida started off the game ice-cold,...
After knocking off Southern Miss to advance to the championship round of the Cancun Challenge, North Florida (2-4 Overall) couldn’t pull out the win against Jacksonville State (4-1 Overall).
In...
The Upper Deck, a sports-themed room at the Osprey Fountains, has drawn criticism due to technical difficulties with their television service.
Since their 2009 opening, the Upper Deck has been a social...
It was a tough weekend for basketball as both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams suffered losses.
Men’s Basketball went on the road to take on Wright State as part of their...
In the second game of the season, a rough night shooting spoiled the Ospreys (0-2 Overall) chance to upset the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0 Overall).
In the opening half, North Florida jumped out...
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...
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...
In an ASUN matchup that impacted playoff seedings, North Florida’s Volleyball team (9-19 Overall, 4-8 ASUN) struggled to upset the undefeated Kennesaw State Owls (20-4 Overall, 11-0 ASUN) at home....
The Jacksonville Jaguars are locked in a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South as they take on conference rival, the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field.
Houston rolls into Jacksonville on a...
Earlier this season, Jacksonville was one of the teams to watch after a suffering a defeat to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Now, they are in the middle of a two game losing skid and...
There have been numerous student athletes from UNF who have gone on pursue their dreams of continuing their career professionally, Dallas Moore did just that after graduating from North Florida.
Then:
Former...
After jumping out to an early lead, North Florida’s Men’s Soccer team (2-8-0, 1-1-0 ASUN) could not hold on the early lead against Lipscomb (3-7-0, 2-1-0 ASUN) at home on Oct. 6.
With...
Despite a head scratching loss to the Tennessee Titans, the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1 Overall) should get another win this week against the New York Jets (1-2 Overall).
The Jags are coming home...
In their second conference game of the season, North Florida (5-12 Overall, 0-2 ASUN) lost at home to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (9-5 Overall, 2-0 ASUN) in three sets. The Ospreys found themselves...
The University of North Florida (5-3-1 Overall, 0-0-1 ASUN) settled for a draw in their conference opener against the Stetson Hatters (3-4-3 Overall, 0-0-1 ASUN) at home. The match went past...
As we continue to get the NFL season rolling, here are my predictions for this week’s games.
Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs Cincinnati Bengals (1-0)
The Ravens visit the Bengals following a 47-3...
Match 1
On Sept. 8, the Ospreys (2-7 Overall) found their stride and grabbed their first home win of the season over the USC Upstate Spartans (1-8 Overall). North Florida was able to build...
Two points is what kept the Ospreys (1-7 Overall) from grabbing a win over the New Mexico Lobos (4-3 Overall). It was a test of endurance for both teams as they battled over the course of five sets...
Men’s and Women’s Soccer as well as Volleyball competed this weekend in key matchups.
Men's Soccer
Men’s Soccer had a tough weekend as the Ospreys lost on the road to Georgia...
It has been just over a week since the University announced new changes to the alcohol and drug policy. This was an issue that was forth-going in a response to previous alcohol-related incidents. Some...
The 2019 Softball schedule holds a series of tests for North Florida as it features an incredibly high group of top tier schools.
According to the North Florida Athletics Department, the softball...
Over the weekend, both mens and women's soccer teams struggled to find success at home.
The Women's Soccer team picked up their first victory of the season on Sunday against UNC AshevilleOver the...
In the first matchup of the Mike Gibbs Invitational, the Ospreys allowed a late goal after jumping out to a hot start. It was a close contested game that came down to a controversial call which...
North Florida athletics had a hard weekend against their opponents as their regular seasons are coming closer to the end.
In an ASUN matchup with playoff seeding implications, North Florida (22-25...
Craving Starbucks but can’t leave your studies? Well, you're in luck, for a limited time today you can head over to Starbucks and pick up a grande lemonade or tea infused drink for just $2.50.
On...
On a mild-weathered evening, North Florida (21-24 Overall, 1-8 ASUN) couldn’t pull of a late comeback at home against the University of Central Florida Knights (28-15 Overall, 6-3 American ) on Wednesday....
If you like free things than you are in luck. This week starting Thursday, students will have plenty of opportunities to score free giveaways simply by attending this week’s games.
On Thursday,...
With spring in full swing, this is the time of the year that many major sports will be officially starting or hitting their climax. Football fans don’t feel excluded the NFL season always ends in...
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It was an eventful week of sports as North Florida was able to secure more victories than losses in several sports over spring break.
Baseball
The Ospreys (13-13 Overall)...
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It was an epic River City Rumble matchup with the winner punching a ticket to the ASUN Championship for a right to play in the NCAA Tournament.
The upset-minded...
ESPN 3 announcer Evan Watson said it best “A dream starts in overtime”. It was a night the women’s basketball team will remember forever.
Coming off of a major defeat to Jacksonville, sixth-seed...
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It was a chilly night as North Florida (3-5 Overall, 0-0 ASUN) took on the number one ranked Florida Gators (8-1 Overall, 0-0 SEC) at Harmon...
The Ospreys (13-18 Overall, 7-7 ASUN) travel to Newark, New Jersey to battle the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders (14-15 Overall, 7-7 ASUN) in the first round of the ASUN Tournament tonight.
North...
So, it’s that time of the season again: ASUN Basketball Playoffs are back in full swing. The Ospreys are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs, but what will it take to get them back there?
The...
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The Jacksonville Dolphins (22-7 Overall, 12-2 ASUN) were able to sweep the Ospreys (12-17 Overall, 5-9 ASUN) with a 64-43 victory to close out the regular season.
There were...
The Ospreys (13-17 Overall, 7-6 ASUN) will take a short trip across town to battle the Jacksonville Dolphins (13-17 Overall, 7-6 ASUN), in their final regular season match-up tonight.
North Florida...
The women’s basketball team (11-16 Overall, 4-8 ASUN) had their Homecoming spoiled by the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders (4-23 Overall, 2-10 ASUN), 66-62 on Feb.17.
A scrappy...
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The North Florida Ospreys(12-17 Overall, 6-6 ASUN) hangs on to the win at home over the USC Upstate Spartans (7-22 Overall, 3-10 ASUN) on Feb. 15...
The Ospreys (11-17 overall, 5-6 ASUN) return to the UNF Arena to defend their home court against the USC Upstate Spartans (7-21 overall, 2-9 ASUN), for the first game during Homecoming Week on Thursday,...
In the fall of 2018, a new team will be joining the ASUN to compete against North Florida. 608 miles separate the two teams, who will see each other in numerous sports throughout the year.
The...
In an important game with playoff seed implications, North Florida (10-15 Overall, 3-7 ASUN) could not get it done on the road against the Lipscomb Bisons (10-15 Overall, 6-4 ASUN) as they fell 78-57...
In a recent interview with Spinnaker, Volleyball Head Coach Kristen Wright envisions creating a culture full of growth and championships.
Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Wright earned...
Men’s basketball comes home to square off against the Stetson Hatters for the second time in a week at the UNF Arena on Feb. 3.
The Hatters (10-15 overall, 2-6 ASUN) continue their road trip and...
The Ospreys (10-15 Overall, 4-4 ASUN) fail to exact revenge for their loss against conference-leading FGCU (17-8 Overall, 8-0 ASUN) on the road in their second meeting on the season, 103-70.
It was...
With a new head coach over the program, beach volleyball has released its schedule, which features three non-conference tournaments and some of the best teams in the nation.
For the first time,...
In a game where both teams fought early foul trouble, North Florida (9-15 Overall, 2-4 ASUN) struggled against the Stetson Hatters’ (13-9 Overall, 4-2 ASUN) defense for a 68-59 defeat.
In the opening...
With the 2018 softball season just weeks away, three UNF players have been selected for ASUN Preseason Honors.
Navia Penrod, a junior utility player, was chosen as ASUN Preseason Player of the Year...
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In a sloppy game filled with turnovers, the North Florida women’s basketball team (8-10 overall, 1-2 ASUN) fell to the Lipscomb Bisons, 73-69.
In the...
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North Florida men’s basketball team survived a rallying Kennesaw State Owls, and edged them out in an 85-78 victory at the UNF Arena...
North Florida women’s basketball team (8-9 overall, 1-1 ASUN) bounced back and took out the Kennesaw State Owls (4-8 overall, 0-2 ASUN) with a second-half surge for a 77-72 victory at the UNF Arena on...
The North Florida Athletic Department will induct four standout athletes and a prodigious men’s tennis team into the 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame.
"The Hall of Fame reception has become a very special...
The North Florida men’s basketball team continues their home stand against the conference-leading Lipscomb Bison.
The Bisons(11-5 overall, 1-0 ASUN) visit Jacksonville coming off an 86-71 win...