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Ospreys Kimberly Ferguson and Ashley LaBorde wait on a pass. Photo by Ashley Saldana.

UNF volleyball beats JU 3-2 in River City Rumble

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 28, 2015
The game marked the Atlantic Sun Conference opener for both the Ospreys and the Dolphins.
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UNF cross country wins over UF in Mountain Dew Invitational

UNF cross country wins over UF in Mountain Dew Invitational

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 23, 2015
UNF Ospreys Damato, Hort, and Bennett place at the Mt. Dew Invitational in Gainesville, Fla.
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GSU senior forward Nora El-Shami drives the ball away from the Ospreys. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

UNF women’s soccer snaps seven game losing streak with 1-0 win against Georgia Southern

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 22, 2015
The team made a second half surge to shut out the Eagles on Sept. 20.
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UNF squeezed out of their match against FAU with a 3-2 victory. The team rejoices on Sept. 11 after scoring against Bethune-Cookman. Photo by Michael Hererra

UNF volleyball wins Courtyard Mayo Classic with victory against FAU

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 14, 2015
This is the Ospreys' first volleyball victory against the Owls since 2009.
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Campbell has lost 3 of their last 4 matches. Photo by Michael Herrera

UNF women’s volleyball team opens tournament by beating Bethune-Cookman and Campbell

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 11, 2015
The Ospreys defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 3-0 and the Campbell Camels 3-1.
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AGUILAR: UNF Deadbird center David Aguilar. Photo courtesy Facebook.

UNF rugby player selected for USA team in Rugby League World Cup

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 11, 2015
Representing the USA Hawks rugby team, Aguilar will miss part of his senior season with the UNF Deadbirds.
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Photo courtesy Facebook

UNF men’s soccer duels with the Knights, defeats UCF 2-1 in overtime

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 10, 2015
This is the third time the Ospreys have defeated the Knights by one goal in the last three years.
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UNF's Coach Driscoll lands contract extension through the 2021-2022 season

UNF’s Coach Driscoll lands contract extension through the 2021-2022 season

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 9, 2015
The coach intends on sticking around following last year's landmark season.
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Photo by Michael Herrera

UNF student picked up by ambulance on campus

Joslyn Simmons | Sep 4, 2015
The student seemed alert and conscious.
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GSU forward Rashid Alarape jostles for position with UNF defender Sylwester Szczesniewicz. Photo courtesy UNF Athletics

UNF stumbles 2-1 against Georgia State

Joslyn Simmons | Aug 31, 2015
The game-winning goals were scored in the second half.
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Photo courtesy Facebook

UNF beats the rain and App. State 3-2 in season opener

Joslyn Simmons | Aug 29, 2015
All 3 UNF goals were scored in the first half.
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Photo courtesy Facebook

Osprey Athletics teams begin fall sport seasons

Joslyn Simmons | Aug 28, 2015
Here's a look at some upcoming events as the UNF Ospreys enter the fall season.
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Guard Dallas Moore brushes by defenders in the key. Photo courtesy of 10th Year Seniors

Sharpshooting Osprey men’s basketball team sweeps Bahamas tour

Joslyn Simmons | Aug 14, 2015
Per NCAA rules players can only play in one foreign trip during their collegiate career. This year, the men's basketball team went on an exhibition tour in the Bahamas and played against international players...
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Beach Volleyball opened conference play against the Stetson Hatters Photo by Morgan Purvis

From sand to beach, NCAA creates 90th championship

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 31, 2015
“Beach volleyball is this sport that’s just exploding right now. Exploding at the high school level as well as exploding at the club level and obviously at the university level,” UNF Beach Volleyball Coach Steve Loeswick said.
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The long jump 17-18 division’s top eight finishers. Photo by Michael Herrera

UNF hosts Junior Olympics

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 30, 2015
USATF Region 12 Coach Ron Harris of Mesquite, Texas had two top eight finishers in the 17-18 division long jump. “It’s very exciting. You know these girls work hard all year,” Ron Harris said...
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Katarina Raicevic played for Louisiana State University for two years.Photo courtesy Facebook

New outside hitter to play for UNF volleyball

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 10, 2015
Katarina Raicevic, who played for Louisiana State University the last seasons, is now an outside hitter for Osprey volleyball.
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Dewees’ road to the majors

Dewees’ road to the majors

Joslyn Simmons | Jul 6, 2015
Former UNF player Donnie Dewees signed a $1.7 million bonus to play for the Eugene Emeralds.
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Headshots of the Women's Basketball team taken on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Joel Coleman)

Newest addition to the Lady Ospreys basketball team

Joslyn Simmons | Jun 23, 2015
Women's basketball added new player Jaitesha “Tesh” Hanson, and Head Coach Darrick Gibbs has high hopes.
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The formerly independent Division I team fills the spot left earlier this year by Northern Kentucky. Photo courtesy Atlantic Sun Conference website

New Jersey Institute of Technology joins Atlantic Sun Conference

Joslyn Simmons | Jun 13, 2015
NJIT will become the eighth institution in the conference after the sudden departure of Northern Kentucky University earlier this year.
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The “Wooden Barrel” is passed back and forth between JU and UNF every year, depending on who wins the competitions between them. Photo by Morgan Purvis

The Old Wooden Barrel: a look at the decade-old rivalry where UNF prevails

Joslyn Simmons | Jun 13, 2015
As the River City Rumble turns ten years old, the heated rivalry between UNF and JU has yet to cool.
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Donnie Dewees will be the second player from UNF in the past two seasons to be drafted by a professional baseball teamPhoto courtesy SE Sports Media

UNF player drafted by Chicago Cubs

Joslyn Simmons | Jun 9, 2015
Osprey baseball player drafted by famed team as he and his family celebrate.
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Photo by Camille Shaw

Osprey baseball in review: a record-breaking season

Joslyn Simmons | Jun 8, 2015
As power players graduate, UNF baseball looks back on a season full of firsts, including their first regular season title and their first time in the A-Sun finals.
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With a time of 35:30.61, it is the third fastest time of Meyer's career. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Competing with the best: NCAA Division I Track and Field East Preliminary

Joslyn Simmons | Jun 2, 2015
Ospreys took home accolades and two track athletes set the third fastest times in their careers.
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D'Andre Bernard, Men's Basketball Photo courtesy northpolehoops.com

UNF Athletics signs seven new players in basketball, softball, soccer and tennis

Joslyn Simmons | Jun 1, 2015
Recruits include three transfers in women's basketball and two athletes from Canada.
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UNF shortstop Kyle Brooks attempting to turn a double play during the conference final in Fort Myers, Fla. Photo courtesy asunphotos.com

UNF Baseball falls to Lipscomb in stormy conference final

Joslyn Simmons | May 24, 2015
The Lipscomb Bisons had been seeded right below the division-leading Ospreys at No. 2 entering the tournament.
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North Florida baseball cruises past Kennesaw in A-Sun Tournament

North Florida baseball cruises past Kennesaw in A-Sun Tournament

Joslyn Simmons | May 20, 2015
UNF Ospreys fleeced KSU at the May 20 baseball game and will advance to play the second round of the A-Sun tournament.
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Evan Incinelli (21) pitches the ball during the game on May 14 against KSU.

North Florida posts new records in series with Kennesaw; Ospreys clean up with post-season accolades

Joslyn Simmons | May 20, 2015
The Ospreys set a new baseball Division I era record and several players walk away with A-Sun Conference honors and awards.
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UNF’s Jack Findel-Hawkins set to serve at NCAA Singles Championship

UNF’s Jack Findel-Hawkins set to serve at NCAA Singles Championship

Joslyn Simmons | May 19, 2015
A racket-swinging Osprey is the first to compete and will play against a player ranked No. 25 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
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Darrick Gibbs explains his plans for the team, of which a large part is recruitment. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Meet Darrick Gibbs, the new head coach of UNF women’s basketball

Joslyn Simmons | May 19, 2015
Gibbs has four points to his basketball coaching philosophy: Excellency, hard work and development, family and nurturing relationship.
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Photo courtesy Atlantic Sun Conference website

And then there were seven; Northern Kentucky leaves the Atlantic Sun Conference

Joslyn Simmons | May 18, 2015
The NKU Norse leaves the Atlantic Sun Conference after a short stay of just two years. Seven teams remain and will continue competing in college sports as a full conference.
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UNF Head Coach Smoke Laval is just the second baseball coach in North Florida’s history, replacing 23-year veteran Dusty Rhodes in 2010.Photo by Joslyn Simmons

UNF baseball secures A-Sun championship

Joslyn Simmons | May 12, 2015
UNF's Ospreys took home the A-Sun regular season championship after a three-game series of wins against USC Upstate this past weekend.
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UNF senior Kelly Wilson brought her college career to a close with 33 stolen bases for the season.Photo courtesy SE Sports Media/UNF Photos

UNF softball downed in A-Sun Championship after impressive opening game

Joslyn Simmons | May 12, 2015
Although the Ospreys were knocked out of the A-Sun Championship, they closed the season with broken records and a 200th UNF win for Head Coach Marcie Hickey.
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UNF women’s tennis stumbles in NCAA Tournament

UNF women’s tennis stumbles in NCAA Tournament

Joslyn Simmons | May 11, 2015
The A-Sun conference champs were blown away by the Miami Hurricanes on May 8.
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Ospreys triumph in 3-game series against Stetson; Dewees claims fourth Player of the Week award

Ospreys triumph in 3-game series against Stetson; Dewees claims fourth Player of the Week award

Joslyn Simmons | May 7, 2015
UNF Baseball retains first place in the Atlantic Sun conference in May 1-3 shutout on the road.
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Donnie Dewees: Fielder of Dreams

Donnie Dewees: Fielder of Dreams

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 29, 2015
“He’s very outgoing,” Corbin Olmstead, fellow Osprey, roommate and close friend, said. “He is just an all around good hearted guy and he wants the best out of everybody and everybody on the team and also has a drive to win.”
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North Florida sweeps JU, secures top five spot in A-Sun Tournament

North Florida sweeps JU, secures top five spot in A-Sun Tournament

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 21, 2015
The UNF softball team swept JU in all three games in the series over the weekend.
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Photo by Morgan Purvis

Ospreys’ explosive weekend: Thirty-five runs and two records set

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 21, 2015
The Ospreys won the River City Rumble this weekend. The team lost their first game, 3-2, but won the next two games 16-7 and 17-7, respectively.
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UNF hires new women’s basketball coach

UNF hires new women’s basketball coach

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 18, 2015
UNF chose former Assistant Coach Darrick Gibbs of the University of Miami as the new head coach for the women's basketball team.
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Osprey baseball wins series over Lipscomb; North Florida now tied with FGCU for first place in A-Sun

Osprey baseball wins series over Lipscomb; North Florida now tied with FGCU for first place in A-Sun

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 13, 2015
The UNF baseball team went 2-1 against Lipscomb in Nashville, Tennessee.
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North Florida softball goes 1-3 in series against Lipscomb

North Florida softball goes 1-3 in series against Lipscomb

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 13, 2015
The UNF softball team went 1-3 against the Lipscomb Bisons on April 11 and 12.
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Ospreys gain sixth Atlantic Sun victory

Ospreys gain sixth Atlantic Sun victory

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 6, 2015
The UNF softball team breaks its seven-game losing streak against the Northern Kentucky Norse on April 3.
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Ospreys sweep the Norse behind powerful hitting

Ospreys sweep the Norse behind powerful hitting

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 5, 2015
In the final game of the series on April 4, the Ospreys scored a season high -- eight runs in the bottom of the seventh inning -- to break a 1-1 tie...
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UNF Arena saw its largest crowd in history for the championship round of the Atlantic Sun tournament, and the Ospreys clinched a victory against the Spartans. Photo by Camille Shaw

Season in rewind: The Ospreys
make history

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 22, 2015
The Spinnaker takes a look back at the Ospreys' historic men's basketball season.
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Photo by Morgan Purvis

UNF loses to Robert Morris in NCAA Tournament play-in game

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 18, 2015
The Ospreys battled it out against the Robert Morris University Colonials in Dayton, Ohio earlier tonight.
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The men's basketball team poses for a photo after its open practice Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Men’s basketball set to face Robert Morris

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 17, 2015
In terms of conference size and overall playing style, UNF’s Head Coach Matthew Driscoll sees some definite similarities and a few differences between UNF's and RMU's gameplay.
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Ospreys swoop into first NCAA Tourney with first A-Sun title

Ospreys swoop into first NCAA Tourney with first A-Sun title

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 8, 2015
The UNF Ospreys earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the school's history by winning UNF's first-ever A-Sun Conference championship with a 63-57 win over USC Upstate today.
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Beau Beech (2) pushes around the defense. Photo by Camille Shaw

Lace up the dancing shoes; Ospreys move on to the final test of character

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 6, 2015
UNF men's basketball conquered Lipscomb 71-57 at the A-Sun Semifinal match in the UNF Arena March 5. The Ospreys will play USC Upstate in the championship game Sunday, March 8.
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The Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament bracket will update with results of the Semifinals games on March 5. Click to enlarge. Graphic by Rachelle Keller

The table is set, semifinals start Thursday

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 4, 2015
FGCU, USC Upstate and Lipscomb will all advance to the semifinals in the Atlantic Sun Championship tournament.
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UNF rolls on to semifinals: Ospreys dominate Hatters 81-67

UNF rolls on to semifinals: Ospreys dominate Hatters 81-67

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 4, 2015
No. 1 seeded UNF men's basketball team claimed an 81-67 victory over No. 8 seeded Stetson University on March 3 at the Atlantic Sun Quarterfinal game in the UNF Arena.
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The Ospreys rise to the occasion -- next stop, A-Sun Quarterfinals

The Ospreys rise to the occasion — next stop, A-Sun Quarterfinals

Joslyn Simmons | Mar 1, 2015
The University of North Florida Ospreys have officially clinched home court advantage in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship with a decisive 86-71 victory over the Stetson Hatters. With this victory, the Ospreys are the A-Sun Conference regular season champions.
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Demarcus Daniels (32) pushes past the defensive line. Photo courtesy Tessa Mortensen / Eagle News

It’s good to be No. 1; Ospreys steal A-Sun spotlight

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 26, 2015
UNF men's basketball beat FGCU 76-62 on Feb. 25 on the road at the Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. The team is now No. 1 in this season's A-Sun Conference.
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Ospreys stay on track over the Norse

Ospreys stay on track over the Norse

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 22, 2015
UNF men's basketball clinched the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship with their 88-69 win against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 21.
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Dallas Moore (14) makes his way around Lipscomb defense. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Second half surge yields positive results for Ospreys

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 20, 2015
In front of an energizing home crowd, the UNF men's basketball team (17-11, 9-2) struggled in the first half but rebounded in the second half, gaining a 93-78 victory over Lipscomb University.
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Earlier this season, Chris Davenport (35) holds the ball against JU defense on Feb. 6. Photo by Camille Shaw

Davenport leads UNF into 67-51 victory against Kennesaw State

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 14, 2015

Chris Davenport led the University of North Florida Ospreys with 14 points, five assists and six boards off the glass over the Kennesaw State University Owls with a resilient 67- 51 victory. On...

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Photo by Tyler van Voorthuijsen

Dallas Moore: UNF’s dark horse

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 13, 2015
Dallas Moore, the men's basketball team's sophomore starting guard, leads the Ospreys with a shooting percentage of 49 percent and 395 points thus far.
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The Spartans derail the Ospreys yet again: North Florida drops to no. 2 in A-Sun

The Spartans derail the Ospreys yet again: North Florida drops to no. 2 in A-Sun

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 13, 2015
Despite notable performances from Chris Davenport and Beau Beech, UNF falls short to the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartans with a final score of 63-80.
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UNF men's basketball beats JU 77-50

UNF men’s basketball beats JU 77-50

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 7, 2015
The UNF men's basketball team beat Jacksonville University 77-50 in the River City Rumble on Feb. 6.
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Dallas Moore (14) takes the ball down the court. Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF men’s basketball suffers a defeat against USC Upstate 79-74

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 1, 2015
UNF men's basketball lost to USC Upstate 79-74. This loss broke the seven-game winning streak the Ospreys had going into the game.
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Men's basketball wins sixth consecutive A-Sun Conference game

Men’s basketball wins sixth consecutive A-Sun Conference game

Joslyn Simmons | Jan 30, 2015
In front of a crowd of 1,805, the Ospreys did not disappoint with a total of six blocks between Romelo Banks, Nesbitt, Beech and Daniels. In the end, the Ospreys won the home game against Kennesaw State 86-67 on Jan. 29.
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Road trip ends in fifth consecutive win for Ospreys

Joslyn Simmons | Jan 26, 2015
On the road at the Allen Arena in Nashville, Tn. the UNF men's basketball team (13-9) overcame a 19-29 halftime deficit against the Bisons (10-10) with a 56 point answer in the second half.
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Men’s basketball defeats Northern Kentucky 74-66

Men’s basketball defeats Northern Kentucky 74-66

Joslyn Simmons | Jan 25, 2015
Men's basketball dominated Northern Kentucky University in their fourth consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference victory. Chris Davenport led the charge against NKU while Jalen Nesbitt and Beau Beech solidified the team's defense.
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Dallas Moore (14) Photo by Jim Hogue

Men’s basketball dominates Stetson 80-65 in away game

Joslyn Simmons | Jan 18, 2015
The UNF men's basketball team dominated the Stetson University Hatters with a 80-65 victory in front of a crowd of 1,262 in DeLand, Fla. on Jan. 17.
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Number two, says who?

Number two, says who?

Joslyn Simmons | Jan 15, 2015
UNF's men's basketball team beat No.1 Florida Gulf Coast University 80-64 at the UNF Arena on Jan. 14.
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Hit and run in front of Alumni Hall

Joslyn Simmons | Nov 6, 2014
A car flipped several times during an accident around 10:30 a.m. today on Kernan Blvd near Alumni Hall. One car drove away while the other two collided. Only minor injuries were reported.
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