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Jacob Justice, Sports Editor

Jacob Justice is entering his second year as a Multimedia Journalism major at the University of North Florida. First joining as a sports reporter, Jacob is now Spinnaker's sports editor. Jacob has a passion for sportswriting and hopes to write as a journalist for a sports media company in the future. In his free time, he tends to enjoy playing guitar and bass as well as spending quality time with friends.

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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 September 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...

Volleyball unable to capitalize, falls to USF at the Nest

Volleyball unable to capitalize, falls to USF at the Nest

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor September 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...

UNF climbs in U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings

UNF climbs in U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor September 18, 2023

Taking its first step toward being a Top 100 Public University, the University of North Florida improved in its rankings by the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition. This is the university's fifth...

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University of West Georgia becomes newest program to join the ASUN conference

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor September 13, 2023

The University of North Florida as well as many others in the Atlantic Sun Conference will be faced with a new opponent as of June 2024; that new opponent being the University of West Georgia Wolves. The...

Men’s soccer faces tough in-state competition, ties with FAU at home

Men’s soccer faces tough in-state competition, ties with FAU at home

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s soccer program faced off against the Florida Atlantic University Owls Tuesday morning, with a second-half goal from each team resulting in a 1-1 draw. This game...

Men’s soccer improves to 2-1-2, triumphs over Georgia Southern on the road

Men’s soccer improves to 2-1-2, triumphs over Georgia Southern on the road

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

STATESBORO, G.A- The University of North Florida men’s soccer program traveled to Statesboro on Friday evening to take on the Georgia Southern University Eagles, with the Ospreys coming home with the...

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UNF women’s soccer game Thursday night canceled due to Hurricane Idalia impact

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor August 30, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s soccer program was set to face off against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay this Thursday evening, however the contest has been canceled due to weather conditions...

Men’s soccer puts on goalkeeping showcase, ties with Charleston in season home opener

Men’s soccer puts on goalkeeping showcase, ties with Charleston in season home opener

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s soccer team started their home schedule this past weekend as the Ospreys faced off against the College of Charleston Cougars on Sunday evening, with stiff competitiveness...

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 August 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...

The volleyball team huddles up together

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

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor August 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...

UNF players high fiving.

Dominick Madonna: A veteran’s perspective on UNF baseball’s 2023 season

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

This week, senior UNF pitcher Dominick Madonna sat down to answer a variety of questions regarding the roster, his progression over the years, and tough opponents both in the Sunshine State and the ASUN...

Baseball player standing with hand in the air

Baseball does the improbable, knocks off Florida State with walk-off victory

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team faced off against the Florida State University Seminoles on Wednesday, pulling off the win after a wild pitch in the tenth inning. This contest was played...

Clayton Boroski on the mound

Pitching brings career highs for UNF baseball, takes weekend series after sweeping Central Arkansas in doubleheader

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter April 17, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team pulled through at Harmon Stadium this weekend, coming back and taking a three-game series against the University of Central Arkansas Bears.  With these...

UNF baseball player dejected on the field of play.

Baseball shows signs of excellence, but drops series to Jacksonville State

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter April 10, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team returned to the nest this weekend, playing against the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks in what was a three-game weekend series of baseball. The Ospreys...

Softball player running down the baseline

Softball continues to struggle, falls to Liberty in weekend series

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter April 10, 2023

The University of North Florida softball team faced off against the Liberty University Flames for a three-game series this weekend, with the Ospreys failing to capitalize as they were swept by the in-conference...

Baseball player looks on

Baseball puts up runs, but drops series to EKU

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter April 3, 2023

RICHMOND, Ky. – The University of North Florida  baseball team was on the road this weekend, facing off in a three-game series against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. The competition was stiff,...

Soccer player at media day

Women’s soccer knocks off crosstown rival in final spring exhibition

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter April 3, 2023

The UNF women’s soccer team faced off against the rival Jacksonville University Dolphins in a spring exhibition on Friday, finishing their spring schedule by winning the contest 3-1.  The exhibition...

UNF softball players stand by dugout

Softball puts on offensive spectacle, dominates FAU in Sunshine State doubleheader

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter March 24, 2023

The UNF softball team faced off in a two-game doubleheader at home on Wednesday, with the Ospreys defeating the Florida Atlantic University Owls in both games. In game one, the Ospreys were all over,...

Alex Lodise celebrates a hit

Meet Alex Lodise, UNF baseball’s freshman home run phenom

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter March 12, 2023

Baseball season is fully underway for the Osprey community, with UNF already 14 games into the 2023 campaign. As the new season continues to progress, Harmon Stadium has seen a variety of new faces...

Dallen Leach jogs onto the field

Baseball stands their ground, sweeps Fordham in doubleheader

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter March 6, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team faced off against the Fordham University Rams twice on Saturday, with the Ospreys winning both games in what was a doubleheader sweep. This game was played...

Emma Broermann cheers on her teammates

Women’s basketball regresses, falls to North Alabama in ASUN matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the University of North Alabama on Saturday, falling to the Lions 74-51. The Ospreys came to compete in...

Jose Placer dribbles at the top of the key

Men’s basketball dominates EKU, secures a spot in the ASUN tournament

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter February 24, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball squad faced off against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels on Wednesday, with the Ospreys taking the match 77-64. The Ospreys entered Wednesday...

The Ospreys celebrate a win

Women’s basketball fights back, defeats Kennesaw State on senior day

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter February 20, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the Kennesaw State University Owls on Saturday, with the Ospreys taking the match 84-76. This game was played at UNF Arena,...

The team huddles together before a game

Women’s basketball gives a valiant effort, falls to Jacksonville State in close contest

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter February 17, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks on Thursday, losing 68-61 in a tough battle This matchup was played at UNF Arena,...

Rugby players fight for a contested ball

Deadbirds Rugby falls to UCF in Sunshine State showdown

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

The University of North Florida Deadbirds Rugby Club faced off against the University of Central Florida Knights on Saturday, with the Deadbirds losing the matchup 35-14. This matchup was the Deadbirds...

Dorian James prepares to shoot a free throw

Men’s basketball asserts Duval dominance, sweeps JU with River City Rumble win

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter February 5, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team faced off against the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Saturday, taking the match 65-58. The matchup occurred at UNF Arena, with the Ospreys...

Kaila Rougier dribbles the ball

Women’s basketball topples Jacksonville in rivalry thriller, snapping four-game losing streak

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter January 30, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off for the second time against the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Saturday, taking the game 74-70 in a close contest. This win not...

Lyric Swann dribbles the ball up the court

Women’s basketball falls to JU in first River City Rumble meeting

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter January 27, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla— The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against Jacksonville University on Thursday, falling to the Dolphins 74-51 in the first of two rivalry showdowns...

A tough loss Saturday puts a damper on the momentum that had been built following Thursdays win over Queens.

Men’s basketball falls to Liberty in first home loss of season

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter January 23, 2023

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s basketball team faced off against the Liberty University Flames on Saturday, who brought an end to the Ospreys’ home winning streak with a 73-62 win. This...

UNF Guard Jarius Hicklen #10 driving down the court against Kenneshaw State on January 17th, 2022 at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

Rough patch continues for men’s basketball in loss to Kennesaw State

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter January 17, 2023

KENNESAW, Ga. — The University of North Florida men’s basketball team faced off against the Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday, suffering a tough defeat by a score of 86-72. The game was played at...

Doug Peterson talking to the team

Jaguars clinch AFC South, facing Chargers in first playoff appearance since 2017

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter January 13, 2023

With a 20-16 win versus the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, the Jacksonville Jaguars clinched the AFC South division, earning a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Jaguars will be...

Kaila Rougier dribbles the ball

Women’s basketball takes down Bethune-Cookman, secures first away win

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter December 5, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys women’s basketball team faced off against the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats on Thursday, taking the game 54-43 This win...

Emma Broermann goes to the rim

Women’s basketball falls short, suffers tough loss to Saint Joseph’s

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter November 29, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys women’s basketball team faced off against the Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) Hawks this past Sunday, falling 56-79. A tough outing from start to finish,...

Tim Weah celebrates following opening goal of USMNTs World Cup experience

Student Government hosting World Cup watch party on campus

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter November 29, 2022

The World Cup is officially underway, and the UNF community is participating accordingly, with Student Government (SG) hosting a watch party on Tuesday. The watch party will take place during the United...

Volleyball player prepares to spike ball

Volleyball keeps postseason streak alive, falls to FGCU in ASUN tournament

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter November 18, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of North Florida (UNF) volleyball team competed in the ASUN tournament on Thursday, losing 3-0 in the quarterfinals against a tough Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) squad,...

Angular shot of UNF Arena

Volleyball defeats JU, secures positive ASUN win percentage in return to The Nest

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter November 9, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) volleyball team made the most of their return to The Nest this Sunday, defeating rival Jacksonville University (JU), as well as securing a .500 win percentage in ASUN...

Volleyball player prepares to spike ball.

Volleyball demonstrates offensive superiority, sweeps Bellarmine in road match

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter October 31, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys volleyball team defeated the Bellarmine University (BU) Knights Saturday, dominating them in a 3-0 sweep. The game was played at Bellarmine University’s...

Rugby players deep in action during a game.

Rugby showcases improvement, dominates UF in rivalry matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter October 31, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Deadbirds Rugby Club squared off against the University of Florida (UF) Rugby Club on Friday evening, decimating the Gators by a score of 21-7. The Deadbirds had...

Volleyball players huddle together.

Volleyball comes from behind, picks up pair of wins against tough opponents

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter October 24, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) volleyball team played two back-to-back games this weekend, defeating both Jacksonville State University (JSU) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) by a score of 3-2. These...

UNF rugby club poses with UNF president

Rugby showcases young talent, carrying big expectations after three-club round robin

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter October 18, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Deadbirds Rugby Club played their first two preseason games this Saturday against the Jacksonville Rugby Football Club and the Alpharetta Exiles Rugby Club. The...

Volleyball players celebrate a point

Volleyball looking to leadership in wake of injuries

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter October 12, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Volleyball team was persistent this weekend as they split a pair of matches despite missing significant contributors from their roster. These games were played...

Volleyball player prepares to hit the ball.

Volleyball splits pair of matches in Tennessee

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter October 6, 2022

The UNF Ospreys suffered a tough loss on Friday, falling short to the Lipscomb University Bison by a devastating 0-3 sweep, but bounced back on Saturday with a win against Austin Peay State University...

Volleyball players celebrate comeback win

Volleyball pulls off comeback win against FGCU in return to Jacksonville

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter September 26, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) volleyball team showcased resilience and grit after the Ospreys pulled off a 3-2 comeback win against Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) on Friday. This marked...

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