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Riley Platt, Sports Editor
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![coach Parenton will be missed dearly by all who knew him.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/unnamed-1-475x317-1.jpeg)
[Photo] Former baseball head coach passes away after 4-year battle with cancer, UNF Athletics says
Jacob Justice, Sports Editor
• October 31, 2023
![Smith stands in front of Disneys Vero Beach Resort.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Rachel-Smith-Disney-Conservation-Programs-Manager--1200x801.jpg)
UNF graduate playing key role in Disney-led sea turtle research
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• August 16, 2023
![The Princeton Review logo](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tpr-logo-og.jpg)
Princeton Review ranks UNF among “Best in the South”
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• August 15, 2023
![Player running with ball.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0668-1200x800.jpg)
Gallery: UNF hosts Seminoles for football practice
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• August 11, 2023
![Back view of Xavier Perkins](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0677-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] OPINION: The CFP is just the BCS with a fresh coat of paint
Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor
• December 8, 2023
![Player motions to a teammate during the game.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20221019153053_IMG_1540-1200x800.jpg)
Previewing the upcoming UNF women’s soccer season with Coach Faulconer
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• August 3, 2023
![Lawrence signs autograph for child](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230726103122_IMG_2200-1200x800.jpg)
Gallery: Jaguars training camp showcases new facility, exciting storylines
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• July 31, 2023
![Fish swimming near a reef](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kevin-gilleard-0YtjgC0Oj0s-unsplash-1200x900.jpg)
Recent heat poses major threat for Florida’s marine life, UNF biology professor explains
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• July 25, 2023
![Mahalia White brought national attention to the University of North Florida with her inspirational story.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Featured-1200x800.jpg)
Stage IV cancer, a torn ACL not enough to stop Mahalia White from achieving greatness on and off the court
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• July 24, 2023
![Mercadante was announced as UNFs head coach just over a month after the search officially began.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC_2521-1200x801.jpg)
New UNF skipper Joe Mercadante introduced to Osprey community
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• July 14, 2023
![An overhead view of the stadium renderings](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_8868-900x490.jpg)
Where could the Jaguars play if stadium renovations are approved?
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• June 30, 2023
![Bucket of baseballs](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/unf-900x507.png)
Ospreys hire Pitt’s Joe Mercadante as new head baseball coach
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• June 23, 2023
![Attendee stands to ask question at Jaguars huddle](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_9180-900x600.jpg)
Jaguars huddle events not “shying away” from proposed stadium renovation details
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• June 20, 2023
![Tim Parenton on the field at Harmon Stadium](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/unnamed-900x601.jpg)
Inside UNF baseball’s far-reaching search for new head coach
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• June 13, 2023
![With renovations, the stadium will see its capacity decrease to 62,000 for NFL games, also boasting the ability to expand for select events.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_8865-900x490.jpg)
Jaguars reveal plans to upgrade TIAA Bank Field, dubbed “Stadium of the Future”
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• June 7, 2023
![Ground level view of the track at Hodges Stadium](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hodges5-900x675.jpg)
NCAA track and field regionals are coming to UNF; here’s what you need to know
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• May 23, 2023
![Nick Gabrelcik prepares to putt.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crop-900x507.png)
Men’s golf ends season after strong showing comes up just short in NCAA Tournament
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• May 18, 2023
![Erica (left) and John Garwood (right). Photo courtesy the Mark Garwood Foundation.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erica-and-John-Garwood-in-Jacksonville-900x648.jpeg)
Substance abuse foundation expanding, bringing new scholarships to North Florida
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• May 16, 2023
![Gabriel Esquivel prior to the game.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_7891-721x900.jpg)
Baseball topples No. 6 South Carolina in upset win
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• May 10, 2023
![An overhead view of the Florida tennis complex.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_7744-900x675.jpg)
Women’s tennis takes on Gators in NCAA tournament
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• May 6, 2023
![Alex Lodise calls out a command to a teammate.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230326133543_IMG_7747-900x600.jpg)
High-scoring affairs ends in loss for baseball against UCF
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• May 3, 2023
![UNF flag flying in the wind.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20220316172342_IMG_8682-2-900x600.jpg)
Softball snatches doubleheader from Georgia Southern
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 28, 2023
![Players pose for photo after winning ASUN Championship](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WTen-900x506.png)
Women’s tennis takes ASUN title from in-state rival
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 24, 2023
![Morrow and Lambert pose with jersey in hand](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_2487-e1681928591277-900x577.jpg)
Lambert introduced as UNF women’s basketball head coach
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 19, 2023
![UNF baseball players high-five each other](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230326140146_IMG_7815-1-900x600.jpg)
Baseball punishes USF in mercy-rule win
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 19, 2023
![Placer speaking with Driscoll mid-game.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230119213850_IMG_5257-1-900x600.jpg)
How the transfer portal has flipped the college basketball world upside down
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 17, 2023
![Softball player swinging the bat](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20220316182825_IMG_8814-900x600.jpg)
Softball’s offense lags in loss to Florida
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 13, 2023
![Osprey players huddle together](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20221107195713_IMG_3395-2-900x600.jpg)
Erika Lambert named new UNF women’s basketball head coach
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 6, 2023
![Jakob Runnels at the plate](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230326132256_IMG_7705-900x600.jpg)
Baseball takes down USF in extra-inning thriller
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• April 5, 2023
![UNF megaphone on arena floor](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20220127192237_IMG_5510-900x600.jpg)
How Giving Day is helping propel UNF athletics to the next level
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 31, 2023
![Mackenzie Woods hitting the ball](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_6686-e1680153701337-900x599.jpg)
Softball’s late rally not enough in road loss to UCF
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 30, 2023
![UNF infielder Gabriel Esquivel trots around the basepath](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230326140134_IMG_7811-900x600.jpg)
Baseball and softball take weekend series from Stetson in tag-team effort
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 27, 2023
![Ospreys celebrate with their teammates](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2262-900x601.jpg)
Baseball gets revenge, wins in walk-off fashion against UCF
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 22, 2023
![UNF wordmark at Harmon Stadium backstop](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_1192-1-900x601.jpg)
Baseball fails to capitalize on baserunners, loses to Florida
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 15, 2023
![Hendricksen drives to the rim](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6O1A8675-1-900x600.jpg)
Breaking down Carter Hendricksen’s legendary UNF career
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 14, 2023
![UNF wordmark at Harmon Stadium backstop](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_1192-1-900x601.jpg)
Three homers not enough as baseball outmatched by UCF in road duel
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 8, 2023
![Dallen Leach jogs onto the field](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2214-900x601.jpg)
[Photo] Baseball stands their ground, sweeps Fordham in doubleheader
Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter
• March 6, 2023
![Coach Gibbs speaks at UNF media day](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2318-900x601.jpeg)
Darrick Gibbs fired from role as UNF women’s basketball head coach
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 2, 2023
![UNF basketball shorts](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230222202436_IMG_5870_2-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball’s season comes to end in early exit from ASUN tourney
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• March 1, 2023
![Carter Hendricksen exudes energy during game](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230222204207_IMG_5959-900x600.jpg)
Hendricksen shines on senior night, leads men’s basketball past Bellarmine
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 25, 2023
![The incident took place at the end of Saturdays mens basketball game between UNF and Austin Peay.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230119215252_IMG_5295-900x600.jpg)
Brawl-low up: Suspensions served following clash between UNF and Austin Peay
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 21, 2023
![Team huddles together following a game](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230119215918_IMG_5308-900x600.jpg)
Brawl breaks out in closing moments of UNF men’s basketball clash with Austin Peay
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 18, 2023
![Jose Placer high-fives teammates](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/6O1A8781-600x900.jpg)
Men’s basketball takes down Lipscomb in double-overtime thriller
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 17, 2023
![Jarius Hicklen looks on during game](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_0904-900x601.jpg)
Men’s basketball drops heartbreaker to FGCU in final seconds
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 10, 2023
![Ospreys huddle together](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20221107212800_IMG_3701-900x600.jpg)
Women’s basketball outmatched in road duel with Austin Peay
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 10, 2023
![Travis Etienne Jr. at training camp](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20220730103607_IMG_5687-900x600.jpg)
Season in Review: Jaguars shattered expectations, looking forward to excitement in the future
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 3, 2023
![Matthew Driscoll gives instruction from the sideline](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20220223202034_IMG_7226-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball jumps out to early lead, defeats JU in River City Rumble opener
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• February 3, 2023
![Carter Hendricksen drives on defender](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119200745_IMG_4941-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball’s struggles continue in road loss to North Alabama
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• January 30, 2023
![Matthew Driscoll looks down at ground during timeout](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119213843_IMG_5255-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball drops overtime heartbreaker against Central Arkansas
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• January 27, 2023
![Carter Hendricksen drives to the paint](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119211740_IMG_5181-900x600.jpg)
Hendricksen’s career night leads men’s basketball past Queens
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• January 20, 2023
![Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams at training camp in 2022.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20220730082936_IMG_5443-900x600.jpg)
Jaguars look to continue miracle run against Chiefs in Divisional round
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• January 20, 2023
![(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/jax-jags-900x602.png)
Jaguars keep climbing, knock off Chargers in improbable comeback Wild Card win
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• January 15, 2023
![Carter Hendricksen drives to the hoop](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/6O1A8675-900x600.jpg)
Strong night from stars not enough as men’s basketball falls in road duel
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• January 13, 2023
![Devin Lloyd #33 Linebacker of the Jacksonville Jaguars pushing the sled during training camp practice on August 8, 2022 at Episcopal’s Knights Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220808113033_IMG_7560-900x600.jpg)
The Jaguars’ improbable run to the playoffs
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• January 11, 2023
![Jose Placer goes up for a lay-in](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/6O1A6188-e1670730889468-900x582.jpg)
Men’s basketball “shares the sugar,” rolls through Bethune-Cookman
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• December 12, 2022
![Jarius Hicklen works his way down the court](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3351-900x603.jpg)
Men’s basketball falls to top-ranked Houston
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• December 7, 2022
![Jose Placer shoots a three-pointer](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3319-900x720.jpg)
Men’s basketball falls to High Point in high-scoring affair
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• December 5, 2022
![Chaz Lanier drives to the rim](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/6O1A8244-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball thrashes Trinity Baptist with all-hands-on-deck performance
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 30, 2022
![Hendricksen drives along the baseline](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2794-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Duquesne on buzzer-beater
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 22, 2022
![Placer drives towards the rim with defenders in pursuit](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/6O1A7411-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball fights back in final minutes to pick up win in home opener
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 21, 2022
![UNFs women basketball team at the airport](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/womensbasketball-900x506.jpg)
Women’s basketball takes to Ireland for early-season test
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 17, 2022
![Players high-five each other](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2543-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball keeps it close, comes up short late against Washington
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 14, 2022
![Angular shot of UNF Arena](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2258-900x675.jpeg)
[Photo] Volleyball defeats JU, secures positive ASUN win percentage in return to The Nest
Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter
• November 9, 2022
![Opposing players battle for positioning near the rim.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2289.jpg)
Men’s basketball outmatched in season-opening loss to No. 2 Gonzaga
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 8, 2022
![Players huddle together on field](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20220815193049_IMG_7589-900x600.jpg)
Men’s soccer’s season comes to an end with loss in ASUN tournament
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 7, 2022
![Coach Driscoll speaks with animation as usual](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_2344-e1667366070668-900x591.jpg)
UNF basketball squads preview upcoming seasons at media day
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• November 2, 2022
![Soccer player prepares to kick ball](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6O1A4016-900x675.jpg)
Men’s soccer scoreless in Charleston, fights to non-conference draw
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 26, 2022
![Corner view of UNF Arena](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_1902-900x669.jpeg)
Osprey squads take to new arena floor for first time
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 25, 2022
![Opposing players jockey for possesion](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221019154043_IMG_1581-900x600.jpg)
Women’s soccer draws with Kennesaw State in hurricane makeup match
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 20, 2022
![Saturdays match may have ended even on the scoreboard, but a sense of defeat still loomed.](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6O1A4145-900x600.jpg)
Men’s soccer concedes last-minute goal, draws in heartbreaking fashion versus Bellarmine
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 17, 2022
![Baseball player pushed by teammates in a shopping cart through the crowd](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/savbananas-900x600.jpg)
Baseball’s hottest ticket is on its way to Jacksonville
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 14, 2022
![Volleyball players high-five](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6O1A3616-900x600.jpg)
All Things Osprey: Volleyball rallies to take match from North Alabama
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 11, 2022
![A soccer ball sits motionless on the field](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220815202302_IMG_7815-900x600-1.jpg)
Gun’s strong week continues as men’s soccer draws with FGCU
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 10, 2022
![A soccer player running toward a ball](https://unfspinnaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220815193757_IMG_7630-900x600.jpg)
Men’s soccer takes inaugural meeting against ASUN’s newest member
Riley Platt, Sports Editor
• October 4, 2022
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