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[Video] Ospreys grab five titles at ASUN Track and Field Championships

Joslyn Simmons May 16, 2017

North Florida finished third in the ASUN Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hodges Stadium over Mother’s Day weekend, with four Ospreys clinching five individual titles. The winners punched their...

From Left to Right: Morgan Blourne, Kayla McGory, Navia Penrod, and Dominica Cocuzza. Photo courtesy UNF Athletics

Softball receives ASUN postseason honors

Joslyn Simmons May 15, 2017

North Florida softball had four players receive postseason honors for their performances on and off the field. Freshman shortstop Kayla McGory claimed the ASUN Defensive Player of the Year along...

Karlee Gibas of the UNF Cheer Team. Photo by Nicole Sutton

A closer look at UNF cheerleading

Joslyn Simmons May 9, 2017

Waving pompoms and holding up signs for fans isn’t the only thing the North Florida cheer team does. They also double as a competitive force with a major goal of going to nationals and performing...

Photo by Lili Weinstein.

UNF to host 2019 and 2021 NCAA Track and Field championships

Joslyn Simmons April 18, 2017

The elite of the collegiate track and field world will convene at Hodges Stadium in 2019 and 2021, as the NCAA awarded the Division I Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Outdoor Championships to UNF. Hodges...

Eden Meyer. Courtesy of UNF Athletics

UNF’s star runner hits some records

Joslyn Simmons April 11, 2017

By the time you finish the first song on your playlist, this junior biology major has already ran a mile.   Don’t be fooled by Eden Meyer’s soft-spoken demeanor on and off the track. Meyer is one...

UNF Surf Team: A force to be reckoned with

UNF Surf Team: A force to be reckoned with

Joslyn Simmons April 10, 2017

The UNF surf team has done it again, winning its third consecutive East Coast Collegiate Surfing Championship to punch their ticket to head to California. The team is relatively underground on the...

Photo by Lili Weinstein

Freshman starter announces on Twitter he’s switching teams

Joslyn Simmons March 30, 2017

Freshman guard Garrett Sams announced on Twitter he will be leaving UNF to play for the University of Tennessee Martin next season.   #SkyhawkNation ?? pic.twitter.com/fqazLuzq6M — Garrett...

Dallas Moore has made UNF history multiple times. Photo by Christian Ayers

Dallas Moore: A historic career

Joslyn Simmons March 24, 2017

Dallas Moore, the greatest player in UNF history, finished his career with a record-shattering performance. The 6 foot 1 guard dazzled the crowd with his fancy footwork and just-right floaters night...

Adrián Núñez Photo by Lili Weinsteain

Student athletes come from around the world to be Ospreys

Joslyn Simmons March 2, 2017

North Florida is home to several international student-athletes extending from Australia to Serbia. Life as a student athlete is different, but being an international student brings different perspectives. According...

Dallas Moore (14) makes his way around Lipscomb defense.
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Preview: Ospreys head to Lipscomb in semifinals

Joslyn Simmons March 1, 2017

No. 3 seed North Florida men’s basketball hit the road to face No. 2 seed Lipscomb in the ASUN semifinals Thursday night. The Ospreys swept the Bisons in the regular season with 93-82 and 90-84 victories...

Halftime update: North Florida up by one against JU

Halftime update: North Florida up by one against JU

Joslyn Simmons February 27, 2017

Neither team wants to be knocked out the tournament in this ASUN quarterfinals battle at the UNF arena. No.3 North Florida heads into halftime up 32-31 in the tightly contested, back-and-forth matchup. UNF...

Photo by Nicole Sutton

Preview: Ospreys face JU again in ASUN quarterfinal

Joslyn Simmons February 27, 2017

Unlike the last two seasons, the Ospreys (13-18 overall, 8-6 ASUN) had to fight to secure top four seeding and at least one home game during the tournament. With Thursday’s victory over Jacksonville...

UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

President Delaney announces his retirement after 15 years

Joslyn Simmons February 27, 2017

President John Delaney announced his retirement through a staff and student wide email Monday morning to end his 15 years at the university. Delaney plans to start his retirement on May 30, 2018 after...

Video: Students gather for bubble soccer on the green

Video: Students gather for bubble soccer on the green

Joslyn Simmons February 10, 2017

https://youtu.be/7AbdwpUj7pQ Video by Joslyn Simmons

Photo by Camille Shaw

Student on drugs removed from Wellness Center, police say

Joslyn Simmons February 10, 2017

https://youtu.be/iNcAFkqBYjM A student who was allegedly on drugs had to be restrained and taken by ambulance from the Wellness Center late Thursday night just as the men’s basketball game against NJIT...

Manny Velasquez.  UNF Athletics

Injured runner receives ASUN award

Joslyn Simmons February 9, 2017

Manny Velasquez, the track athlete who was injured last week, has earned a share of the ASUN Track Athlete of the Week. During his cool down period, he was struck by a truck carrying a trailer and...

Track athlete hit, severely injured during event in North Carolina

Track athlete hit, severely injured during event in North Carolina

Joslyn Simmons February 7, 2017

An UNF indoor track athlete was hit by a truck carrying a trailer on Friday, according to source close to the team. Manny Velasquez, a junior, finished his one mile race with a time of 4:23.25 and during...

UNF lacrosse wins 2017 season opener

UNF lacrosse wins 2017 season opener

Joslyn Simmons January 25, 2017

UNF lacrosse defeated Georgia Southern 15-7 Saturday afternoon at the soccer practice field to open their 2017 season. The squad beat the Golden Eagles for the first time in five years. The Ospreys...

Dallas Moore will lead the charge against the Spartans in A-Sun Quarterfinal.

Photo by Morgan Purvis

Moore’s standout performances earn conference recognition

Joslyn Simmons December 6, 2016

  https://youtu.be/9hbCqLZSgrc Senior guard Dallas Moore was named the ASUN Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, along with Tim Coleman of NJIT. This honor is the sixth of his record-breaking...

Photo by Zachary Walters

Preview: North Florida heads to #22 Syracuse

Joslyn Simmons December 2, 2016

The Ospreys (3-6) travel to the Carrier Dome to face #22 Syracuse(4-2) at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming off recent losses as the result of limited shooting abilities from beyond the arc. A...

 Photo by Garrett Milanovich

Preview: North Florida faces No. 24 Florida at UNF Arena

Joslyn Simmons November 30, 2016

Men’s basketball (3-5) host recently ranked No. 24 Florida on Thursday at 7 p.m. in an NIT first-round rematch. In the last meeting, the Ospreys were soundly defeated 97-68 by the Gators to end its...

Spinnaker collecting donations for Lend-a-Wing through Nov. 21

Spinnaker collecting donations for Lend-a-Wing through Nov. 21

Joslyn Simmons November 16, 2016

Spinnaker Media collected donations of nonperishable items at Market Day with Lend-A-Wing Pantry Nov. 16. With Thanksgiving around the corner, the need for donations increases even more for the on-campus...

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Men’s basketball ready to be tested by Miami

Joslyn Simmons November 16, 2016

North Florida hosts Miami on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the UNF Arena for its third game of the season. The Ospreys bounced back on Monday night to dominate Edward Waters College 109-73 after a hard-fought...

Romelo Banks: The journey back to the court

Romelo Banks: The journey back to the court

Joslyn Simmons November 16, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeLI0TkOoUM&feature=youtu.be “Out for the season” is a phrase no athlete ever wants to hear. All the work: from early morning workouts, intense practices and late...

The duo together. Photo by Spinnaker

Women’s Basketball Backcourt Duo: Sierra Shepherd and Claire Ioannidis

Joslyn Simmons November 11, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGP7kYX3aYA&feature=youtu.be Video by Jack Drain This years women’s basketball squad may have new faces, but at the hem are two familiar players looking...

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Services members honored with Veterans Plaza dedication

Joslyn Simmons November 10, 2016

UNF cut the ribbon and dedicated the Veterans Plaza to honor current and former service members at the sixth Annual Veterans Day Tribute on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Retired Marine and Professor Lt. Gen. Rick...

Photo courtesy Facebook

Men’s soccer ends game in tie

Joslyn Simmons October 28, 2016

No. 22 ranked North Florida (8-3-2 overall, 4-0-1 ASUN) closed its regular season home schedule with a 1-1 tie against the NJIT Highlanders  (7-5-4 overall, 3-2-1 ASUN) on Wednesday afternoon at Hodges...

Boats practicing at the Epping Forest Yacht Club
Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Insider: Sailing with the UNF Sailing Club

Joslyn Simmons October 25, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncIpNvnCNJA Video by Jack Drain and Joslyn Simmons A common passion for being on the water brings the UNF sailing club together where they practice twice a week at the...

Brad Hort. Photo courtesy Brad Hort

Two runners grab ASUN honors

Joslyn Simmons October 20, 2016

Cross Country runners Eden Meyer and Brad Hort both picked up ASUN runners of the week with first place performances during the USF invitational. In Tampa, Meyer claimed the top spot with a 17:24.98...

Photo by Tyler van Voorthuijser

Nature trails open again after damage from Hurricane Matthew

Joslyn Simmons October 17, 2016

The UNF nature trails are reopened after temporarily being closed due to Hurricane Matthew’s damage. Last week, the open zip lining was canceled because of tree damage. A smaller area that includes...

Photo by Luiza Motta.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball earn preseason ASUN individual honors

Joslyn Simmons October 14, 2016

  https://youtu.be/qoemxrNqBDs With basketball season around the corner, both UNF basketball teams picked up conference accolades, including Preseason Player of the Year awards. Along with the individual...

UNF Coggin Business College. Photo courtesy of UNF

Coggin recognized as “best business”school

Joslyn Simmons October 12, 2016

The Coggin College of Business was named one of the most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review. The college has been recognized for the past 10 years in “The Best 294 Business...

Photo by Cassidy Alexander

UPDATE: Everything you need to know about voting in this year’s election

Joslyn Simmons October 10, 2016

UPDATE 10/12/16 @ 11:51 a.m. Florida voter’s registration has been extended to Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to CNN. The Florida Democratic Party and other political groups pushed for the deadline...

Graphic courtesy Kyle Crompton

Doing the math: The cost of college

Joslyn Simmons October 3, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4IO-aBqtNE Video by Jack Drain and Joslyn Simmons Did that refund hit today? When is that assignment due? What can I afford to eat for dinner? College is a balancing...

Junior Morgan Van Alstine sets to serve. Photo by Ashley Saldana.

Road Recap: Highlights from soccer, golf, and volleyball

Joslyn Simmons September 16, 2016

A top-ten finish in golf and a broken streak in soccer were just some of the highlights this week.   Women’s Golf   Women’s golf opened its season in Texas and finished 10th in the Red Raider...

Josh Castellanos dribbles forward against Winthrop.

Photo by Lili Weinstein

Ospreys garner weekly ASUN awards

Joslyn Simmons September 15, 2016

After a busy weekend, a host of Ospreys collected ASUN awards for their performances at home and on the road. Victoria Ekeli, senior goalkeeper for women’s soccer, was named the ASUN Defensive Player...

Current players in full gear. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Lacrosse team hosts Alumni Game

Joslyn Simmons September 12, 2016

UNF Lacrosse hosted its inaugural Alumni Game over the weekend on the soccer practice field. Current and former players of the club came out to play against each other. After running into overtime, the...

UNF LAX: The Comeback Squad

UNF LAX: The Comeback Squad

Joslyn Simmons September 9, 2016

The UNF lacrosse club is not like most teams on campus. They don’t have the fanfare such as the basketball or baseball team, whose combined twitter followers outnumber them by 6,763, but they’re growing. Students...

Time for intramural action

Time for intramural action

Joslyn Simmons August 25, 2016

Love sports? UNF intramurals has you covered. From flag football to a home run derby, you can put your athletic skills to the test in a wide spectrum of competition. Here are a few tips to be the next...

Sport Weekend Recap: A-Sun Championship Edition

Sport Weekend Recap: A-Sun Championship Edition

Joslyn Simmons April 27, 2016
North Florida earned three more Atlantic Sun Championship titles to its trophy case over the weekend, thanks to beach volleyball and men’s and women’s tennis. The women’s golf team also claimed its first title earlier this month.
Lasse Muscheites was on of many Ospreys to win awards from the Atlantic Sun.
Photo by Ashley Saldana

Tennis athletes shine on and off the court

Joslyn Simmons April 20, 2016
Players on the North Florida men’s and women’s tennis team brought home multiple Atlantic Sun awards on April 19 for their performance on the court and in the classroom.
Amy Taylor has become one of the most accomplished swimmers in UNF history. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

Amy Taylor: Record Breaker

Joslyn Simmons April 12, 2016
It’s 5:30 a.m. and Amy Taylor is off to the pool, where she swims for two hours. Lap after lap, minute after minute.
Photo by Camille Shaw

Softball takes series against Lipscomb, moves into tie for first place

Joslyn Simmons April 11, 2016
North Florida Softball won its weekend series against the Lipscomb Bison at the UNF Softball Complex to pull into a three-way tie for first place in the conference.
The Osprey women have now won five-consecutive matches after shutting out Kennesaw State. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Osprey Weekend Recap

Joslyn Simmons April 5, 2016
The Ospreys competed on the tennis courts, softball field and track during a busy weekend.
Men and Womens tennis defeated the Lipscomb Bison Thursday.

Tennis cruises to victory in A-Sun play

Joslyn Simmons April 2, 2016
Both men and women’s tennis earned victories over the Lipscomb Bison Thursday evening at the UNF Tennis Courts.
Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Dallas Moore, Beau Beech pursue professional basketball

Joslyn Simmons April 1, 2016
Star point guard Dallas Moore and quick-shooting senior Beau Beech have declared for the NBA draft.
Photo by Ashley Saldana

Osprey Sports: Weekend Recap

Joslyn Simmons March 28, 2016
The Ospreys took to the road to compete in a variety of sports during a busy Easter weekend.
Beach Volleyball opened conference play against the Stetson Hatters

Photo by Morgan Purvis

Beach Volleyball splits day to begin conference play

Joslyn Simmons March 24, 2016
North Florida Beach Volleyball split the day with No. 9 Stetson on the road to start Atlantic Sun play.
Softball lost their series 2-1 against the Stetson Hatters.

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Softball opens Conference Play against Stetson

Joslyn Simmons March 22, 2016
North Florida Softball ended the weekend with back-to-back losses to the Stetson Hatters to close the three-game series.
The Ospreys led the No. 19 ranked Volunteers until the final inning.

Photo by Morgan Purvis

Ospreys collapse in final inning against No. 19 Tennessee

Joslyn Simmons March 18, 2016

The Lady Ospreys held a 4-3 lead going into the final inning, but No. 16 ranked Tennessee belted two home runs and capitalized on UNF errors to score six runs and escape with the 9-4 win Wednesday night. UNF...

The Ospreys head back onto the court after a time-out  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Osprey’s season ends after opening round defeat

Joslyn Simmons March 16, 2016
The Ospreys could not prevail over the Gators.
The lady Ospreys lost to USC Upstate in the A-Sun quarterfinals.

Photo courtesy of UNF Photos

Women’s Weekend Recap: Basketball and Softball

Joslyn Simmons March 7, 2016
Women’s basketball closed their season with a loss to the USC Upstate Spartans and the softball team brought home four wins from its weekend tournament at UCF.
Ospreys fall in A-Sun Semifinal

Ospreys fall in A-Sun Semifinal

Joslyn Simmons March 3, 2016
The Ospreys were defeated 89-56 by the FGCU Eagles March 3rd. While this is it for a shot at the A-Sun Championship, play isn't over just yet for the Ospreys.
 Photo by Connor Speilmaker

Men’s basketball advance to the semifinals

Joslyn Simmons March 2, 2016
Three Ospreys scored over 20 points as the men’s basketball team surged past the USC Upstate Spartans 92-69 in the A-Sun Quarterfinals on Tuesday from the UNF Arena.
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Women Ospreys hit the road

Joslyn Simmons March 1, 2016
An update on the women's basketball team and softball team.
North Florida clinches number one seed, defeats JU

North Florida clinches number one seed, defeats JU

Joslyn Simmons February 26, 2016
The Ospreys defeat JU 81-80 in the sold out Swisher Gymnasium. Next, they will face the USC Spartans.
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Photo by Morgan Purvis

North Florida Baseball tested on the road

Joslyn Simmons February 25, 2016
The Ospreys could not answer a late, go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth by UCF, losing 5-4 Wednesday night in Orlando.
Nick Malonga attempts a free throw.  Photo by Will Weber

Men’s basketball comes back over the Spartans

Joslyn Simmons February 21, 2016
Men’s basketball sealed an 81-78 comeback victory over the USC Upstate Spartans with a three-pointer from UNF guard Dallas Moore.
Guard Aaron Bodager nailed three-pointers throughout the game.
Photo by Michael Herrera

North Florida holds top spot in A-Sun

Joslyn Simmons February 19, 2016
Men’s basketball rolled over the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders 107-71 at the UNF Arena on Feb. 18.
Junior guard Dallas Moore drives to the basket against USC Upstate.

Photo credit: Camille Shaw

Final basketball games and the opening of the baseball season promise good upcoming schedule

Joslyn Simmons February 18, 2016
As basketball season winds-down, check out the can't-miss-it games coming up to secure the season.
Men’s basketball drops third-straight game in conference 

Men’s basketball drops third-straight game in conference 

Joslyn Simmons February 12, 2016
Next the Ospreys will play the Lipscomb Bisons on the road in Nashville, Tennessee.
 Photo by Garrett Milanovich

Eagles win; leaving North Florida tied in the conference

Joslyn Simmons February 8, 2016
The Birds of Trey fell in a rematch with the Florida Golf Coast Eagles over the weekend.
Photo by Luiza Motta.

North Florida stalls against rival FGCU 65-38

Joslyn Simmons February 2, 2016
North Florida Women's teams took a loss to FGCU over the weekend.
Photo by Michael Herrera.

Conference perfection ends for North Florida against Stetson

Joslyn Simmons February 2, 2016
Men’s basketball (18-7 overall, 7-1 A-Sun) fell 86-82 to the Stetson Hatters (9-15 overall, 3-5 A-Sun) on Feb. 1 at the UNF Arena.
Dallas Moore takes a layup, which helped him finish with 18 points against the FGCU Eagles on January 31st.  Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Men’s basketball wins a 82-76 thriller over FGCU

Joslyn Simmons February 1, 2016
The Ospreys took the court Saturday night and played a close game against FGCU. The Birds of Trey showed up as usual, and continue their undefeated conference record after the 82-76 win over the Eagles.
The unranked Ospreys began the 2016 season at No. 75 in the ITA team rankings on Jan. 5.  Photo by Ashley Saldana

North Florida men’s tennis split wet and cold home opener

Joslyn Simmons January 25, 2016
UNF men’s tennis spilt match results with a 4-0 victory over No. 75 UNC Wilmington and a 4-2 loss against No. 63 Alabama.
Photo by Garrett Milanovich

North Florida stays hot over NJIT with program-record 20 threes

Joslyn Simmons January 25, 2016
Ospreys defeated NJIT and came out with a program record of 20 three-pointers.
A bulldozer clears snow outside of

Birds of Trey get a snow day; Women defeat NJIT 68-51

Joslyn Simmons January 23, 2016

Osprey basketball is on the road this weekend against league-newcomer New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), but a powerful storm system is calling for adjustments to the schedule. The men's game...

Photo by Camille Shaw.

North Florida victorious over USC Upstate, remain undefeated in Atlantic Sun

Joslyn Simmons January 21, 2016
UNF men’s basketball continues to roll after a 78-62 victory over the USC Upstate Spartans on Jan. 21 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Photo by Brittany Moore

Ospreys mount comeback to defeat Kennesaw State 93-78

Joslyn Simmons January 19, 2016
UNF Men's basketball sealed a comeback victory over the Kennesaw State Owls over the weekend.
North Florida flies high in 95-83 victory over Lipscomb

North Florida flies high in 95-83 victory over Lipscomb

Joslyn Simmons January 14, 2016
Ospreys prevail over the Bisons in a nail biter at the UNF Arena.
 Photo by Garrett Milanovich

North Florida men’s team victorious over Jacksonville in River City Rumble

Joslyn Simmons January 11, 2016
Osprey basketball blew the Dolphins out of the water in an outstanding performance against rival Jacksonville.
Ospreys open conference play with a 97-79 victory over Stetson

Ospreys open conference play with a 97-79 victory over Stetson

Joslyn Simmons January 7, 2016
Osprey Basketball got their first conference victory over the Stetson Hatters.
Racking up 18 points this game, junior forward Chris Davenport was the second-highest scoring Osprey of the evening.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Men’s basketball trounces Florida A&M 87-70, remains undefeated at home

Joslyn Simmons December 20, 2015
The Rattlers went to the free-throw line 19 times in the first half, and the Ospreys took 12 shots from the line in the second.
Starting guard Nick Malonga played for 13 minutes and finished with just 3 points. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Strong UNF men’s basketball defense leads to 80-70 victory over the Austin Peay Governors

Joslyn Simmons December 17, 2015
There were 20 three-pointers made between the two teams.
“Bae Bae” Daniels scored 20 points in 28 minutes off the bench and blocked five shots. 

Photo by Ashley Saldana

Hotshot men’s basketball team defeats FIU 94-72 for sixth straight win at home

Joslyn Simmons December 14, 2015
The Ospreys added 16 more three-point field goals to their best-in-the-nation record.
Guard Aaron Bodager nailed three-pointers throughout the game.
Photo by Michael Herrera

Men’s basketball starts home stand strong with 117-71 win over Coastal Georgia

Joslyn Simmons December 13, 2015
Six Ospreys recorded double digits in scoring.
The Ospreys were on the offensive, maintaining their lead for the entire game. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

UNF women’s basketball rebounds with astonishing 97-30 win over Trinity Baptist

Joslyn Simmons December 12, 2015
This was the first meeting between the two programs.
Bell operated the scoreboard for UNF Athletics for nearly 18 years. 

Photo courtesy of North Florida Ospreys via Lance Hunt

RIP: Kent Bell, UNF Athletics scoreboard operator

Joslyn Simmons December 8, 2015
Born without arms or legs, Bell operated the scoreboard for UNF Athletics for nearly 18 years.
The Osprey bench scored 27 points, including 18 from Demarcus Daniels. Photo by Camille Shaw

Ospreys rise and fall, lose 119-108 to LSU Tigers

Joslyn Simmons December 3, 2015
The closely contested back and forth match sent the Ospreys' record to 6-3.
The 2014-2015 Ospreys earn some bling to recognize their achievements from their ‘Best Season Ever’. 

Photo by Al Huffman

Men’s basketball defeats Trinity Baptist 80-72 for third straight win

Joslyn Simmons November 30, 2015
A championship ring ceremony commemorating last year's historic season was held before the game.
The Ospreys split the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational trip 2-2. UNF has another four-game road trip beginning Dec. 22. 

Photo by Morgan Purvis

Men’s basketball snaps brief losing streak with two wins on the road

Joslyn Simmons November 28, 2015
The Ospreys beat the Hartford University Hawks (81-60) and the St. Francis Brooklyn College Terriers (78-65).
UNF looks to overcome their two-game slide when they face Hartford on Nov. 27. 

Photo courtesy Sideline Sports

UNF men’s basketball falters against St. Louis University 70-57

Joslyn Simmons November 25, 2015
Beaten by the Billikens, the Ospreys suffer their second loss of the season.
4.	Dallas Moore’s shot 60 percent (9-15) from the field. He finished with 24 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. 

Photo by Christian Ayers

Osprey men’s basketball steamrolls Edward Waters Tigers 98-69

Joslyn Simmons November 18, 2015
Four UNF players score in double digits as the team continues its winning streak.
Mens basketball tramples Texas Rio Grande Valley 106-84

Men’s basketball tramples Texas Rio Grande Valley 106-84

Joslyn Simmons November 16, 2015
UNF guard Dallas Moore scored his 1,000th career point during the blowout.
Mens basketball wins season opener in record fashion over Illinois 93 - 81

Men’s basketball wins season opener in record fashion over Illinois 93 – 81

Joslyn Simmons November 14, 2015
UNF men's basketball team dominates in the 2015 season opener
Osprey volleyball sophomore Courtney Miller had a game-high 13 kills. 

Photo by Christian Ayers

UNF volleyball sweep Kennesaw State 3-0, clinch fifth seed for A-Sun tournament

Joslyn Simmons November 13, 2015
The Ospreys fell 3-1 to the Owls earlier this season on Oct. 3 at Kennesaw State.
The womens tennis team is now 2-0 in Atlantic Sun play after a winning weekend.

Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Osprey Sports Swoop-Up: volleyball, swimming and tennis go on the road

Joslyn Simmons November 12, 2015
Three women's teams competed over the weekend to mixed results.
Dallas Moore (14)
Photo by Jim Hogue

Roster Call: Men’s Basketball

Joslyn Simmons November 5, 2015
The line-up for the Men's basketball team for the 2015-2016 season.
The lady Ospreys lost to USC Upstate in the A-Sun quarterfinals.

Photo courtesy of UNF Photos

Roster Call: Women’s Basketball

Joslyn Simmons November 5, 2015
The line-up for the UNF Women's Basketball team for the 2015-2016 season.
UNF snapped a four-game losing streak, defeating Stetson 3-2. 

Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

Osprey Sports Swoop-Up: Volleyball makes comeback on the road

Joslyn Simmons November 3, 2015
Also in the Swoop-Up: women's soccer in the A-Sun Championship Tournament.
UNF volleyball defeated Florida A&M 3-0, ending a 3-game losing streak.

Photo by Caleb Moseley

UNF closes non-conference play with 3-0 victory over Florida A&M

Joslyn Simmons October 29, 2015
The Ospreys defeated the Rattlers earlier this season in Tallahassee on Sept. 15, and now lead the all-time series over FAMU 7-6
UNF is 16-14 all-time against JU. 

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Osprey volleyball loses 3-2 to JU as comeback falls short in River City Rumble

Joslyn Simmons October 23, 2015
The Ospreys have lost three straight matches, and four of their last five.
UNF men’s basketball finished 2014-2015 as Atlantic Sun Champions. Photo by Camille Shaw.

What to expect at Osprey basketball’s HOOPtoberfest

Joslyn Simmons October 20, 2015
HOOPtoberfest will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25 in the UNF Arena.
Volleyball falls to Stetson Hatters over the weekend

Volleyball falls to Stetson Hatters over the weekend

Joslyn Simmons October 19, 2015
Recap of Osprey Volleyball action over the weekend against Stetson University.
Milan Kovacs and defender Aidan DMello. Photo by Ashley Saldana

UNF men’s soccer clinches playoff berth with 2-0 victory over Stetson

Joslyn Simmons October 18, 2015
The UNF men's soccer squad clinched another tournament berth with a shutout over Stetson.
UNF volleyball falls to FGCU in Atlantic Sun showdown

UNF volleyball falls to FGCU in Atlantic Sun showdown

Joslyn Simmons October 17, 2015
A battle to remain in the the Atlantic Sun Conference top-three called for hard-fought game between the Ospreys and the Eagles.
UNF is 5-5-1 overall this season and 1-0-1 in the A-Sun.

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

UNF men’s soccer draws 1-1 against FGCU

Joslyn Simmons October 12, 2015
One UNF player was ejected in the second half, leaving only ten Ospreys on the field for the rest of the match.
UNF setter Abby Fesl observes the competition. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

UNF volleyball falls 3-0 to Lipscomb in demanding match

Joslyn Simmons October 10, 2015
Following a long opening match, the Ospreys showed signs of life before the Bisons sealed the victory.
UNF senior class before the start of the game. Photo taken by Joslyn Simmons

UNF victorious over Stetson 2-1 on senior night

Joslyn Simmons October 5, 2015
The UNF women's soccer team played conference rival Stetson for the girl's senior night game.
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