Riley Platt is a senior University of North Florida multimedia journalism student. A lifelong Jacksonville native, Riley has always had a burning passion for sports, specifically at the collegiate level. He grew up coming to UNF basketball games as early as his middle school days and now gets to cover the Ospreys, living out his childhood dreams. Riley’s done a bit of everything with Spinnaker, whether it be writing over 200 articles, doing play-by-play commentary for UNF basketball and even serving as a sports anchor for Spinnaker TV’s weekly Nest News. Riley transitioned from Spinnaker to an internship at the end of the summer 2023 semester and is expected to graduate at the end of 2023.
After an illustrious career, including seven Super Bowl victories, quarterback Tom Brady has put all speculation to rest by announcing his retirement on Instagram.
When a 22-year-old quarterback from...
FLORENCE, Ala. — A win on Saturday marked an accomplishment for UNF men’s basketball that they haven’t experienced this year: winning consecutive games against Division I opponents.
The Ospreys...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Ospreys strung together their best performance of the season, taking down the ASUN’s top team on Thursday.
In a season where seemingly everything has gone wrong, everything...
It was an affair of broken records, but not all were desirable.
While broken records are typically positive, it is also how head coach Matthew Driscoll described another soul-crushing loss that UNF...
Joy filled the air as the clock hit zero. The Ospreys had finally done it— they won a conference game.
While this moves the team’s record to just 5-16, no one seemed to care. A raucous student section...
Despite missing two star players, and later losing another key contributor, the Ospreys put up a strong showing against Florida State on Thursday afternoon.
The Ospreys entered Monday’s matchup against...
Conference play has gotten off to a rocky start for both of UNF’s basketball teams, but the women’s squad broke through to pick up the first ASUN win of the season on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s matchup...
It was another tragic ending for the Ospreys on Monday as the potential game-winning shot rattled out at the buzzer.
UNF entered Monday’s duel seeking their first ASUN win of the season. Their opponent,...
Losing in a blowout is rough, but on the last play of the game? That’s heartbreak.
Read that again. Now imagine it happening two weeks in a row. Unfortunately for Osprey fans, this is no matter of...
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LYNCHBURG, Va. — While UNF kept it close during the first half, the deficit grew gradually throughout the remainder of Tuesday’s battle with Liberty University,...
After only 13 games and a plethora of controversy, the Jacksonville Jaguars have had enough of Urban Meyer.
News broke in the early hours of Thursday morning that Meyer’s roller coaster of a tenure...
It was an afternoon to remember for UNF guard Jose Placer, as he led the Ospreys to their third win of the season on Saturday.
This weekend’s home duel with Austin Peay State University served as...
When it rains, it pours.
Wednesday’s matchup in Gainesville featured two teams looking to bounce back from rough losses. UNF suffered a 35-point defeat to Florida Atlantic on Sunday, while the Florida...
After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the ASUN conference tournament, the Ospreys bounced back and are rolling through the National Invitational Volleyball Championship.
UNF’s run for the conference...
UNF women’s basketball led late against SEC opponent Auburn on Tuesday, but the Tigers ultimately prevailed in the final minutes thanks to a 12-2 run.
Despite some tough road matchups, the Ospreys...
The Jacksonville Classic took place this past weekend on campus, producing plenty of action on the court for a national audience.
The tournament consisted of two brackets of four teams each. The first...
The first stretch of UNF’s gauntlet of a non-conference schedule came to a close late Wednesday night as second-ranked UCLA took down the Ospreys by a score of 98-63.
To say that the Ospreys have...
A stellar performance by UNF guard Jose Placer on Monday gave his team a chance against Arizona State, but the Sun Devils were able to secure the win in the closing minutes.
Tempe, Ariz. served as the...
UNF women’s basketball had no trouble picking up their second win of the season on Saturday after they absolutely decimated the Trinity Baptist College Eagles.
After losing their season opener, the...
The UNF men’s basketball squad continued their season-opening road trip on Wednesday, ultimately falling short in the closing minutes to the Texas A&M Aggies.
The Ospreys didn’t get much rest...
UNF’s season got underway on Tuesday as they put up a solid fight, but ultimately lost to Texas Tech 89-74.
The duel in Lubbock marked the beginning of a five-game road trip for the Ospreys. While...
The Ospreys are coming off of a successful season, but they’ve reloaded and are looking for more this year.
Last season’s 14-11 record isn’t fully indicative of the talent this group possesses....
Coming off of a season that was anything but ideal, the Ospreys are poised to return to their winning ways this year.
Things looked bleak in 2020 as UNF found themselves with a 0-7 record. However,...
The weekend may have started with a tough loss, but UNF bounced back to lock up a berth to the ASUN Championship.
It was another busy road trip for the Ospreys, taking on Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) on...
Nothing says fall in Jacksonville quite like Florida-Georgia weekend, and the game is back in full force this year as the two teams square off Saturday.
The 2021 season has gone in two very different...
The Lipscomb Bisons have been the thorn in UNF’s side for almost ten years, but that all came to an end on Sunday when the Ospreys strung together a victory.
While Sunday’s win was critical, it...
As part of a continued effort to revitalize the home of the Ospreys’ basketball and volleyball teams, the athletic department committed to creating a state-of-the-art hospitality suite in UNF Arena....
The Ospreys hit the road this weekend, with a sweep of the Liberty Flames on Friday serving as the trip’s bright spot.
The 2021 season has been one for the books so far, but UNF is still in the thick...
Despite both representing the same school, UNF’s men’s and women’s basketball teams couldn’t have more different outlooks in the ASUN Conference preseason polls.
News came from the conference’s...
UNF clashed with Jacksonville University for the first time this season on Saturday, as the Ospreys downed the Dolphins in dominant fashion.
The Ospreys have gotten off to a historic start, while the...
October has arrived and that means one thing: playoff baseball is upon us.
The grueling regular season that began in April has come to a close after 162 games. This season has provided fans with plenty...
The Ospreys have posted a monumental 14-1 record to start the 2021 season, including wins over big-name programs, but what makes this team so special?
It’s difficult not to notice what this squad...
Despite suffering another loss on Sunday, Sep. 26, the Jaguars showed plenty of promise to give fans hope going into their sole primetime game of the season.
After an 0-3 start, most fan bases would...
Every year, UNF faces off with rival Jacksonville University in a battle for River City, but what makes this such a fierce rivalry?
Known as the River City Rumble, this athletic competition spans...
Despite expanding earlier this year, the ASUN Conference has widened its reach once again, adding Austin Peay State University.
News broke in January that the ASUN would be adding three new members:...
The Jacksonville Jaguars had quite the rough outing in week one, but they’ll have a chance to change the narrative when they face the Denver Broncos at home on Sunday.
To say that things could’ve...
The Ospreys faced their toughest challenge yet in the form of the TCU Horned Frogs. Despite suffering their first loss of the season, UNF still took home a pair of impressive wins.
The Fight at the...
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All eyes were on Hodges Stadium on Tuesday evening as UNF hosted the 13th-ranked team in the nation. While the Ospreys didn’t take an outright win, a 1-1 draw was nothing...
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A win over a Power five school is something that had eluded UNF volleyball since 2005. However, that all changed on Friday night.
After kicking off the season...
There aren’t many public figures who are more polarizing than Kanye West. The artist’s latest album, and the preceding build-up, is just the latest example of this.
When Donda, Kanye’s 10th...
UNF volleyball began their 2021 season down south in the FAU Tournament, hosted by the Florida Atlantic Owls. It’s hard to ask for a better start than winning your first three games, and the Ospreys...
NEW ORLEANS— Going into Monday night, the Jacksonville Jaguars had a chance to change the negative narrative surrounding them. However, things seem to have gotten worse after yet another subpar performance.
With...
After a disappointing preseason debut, the Jacksonville Jaguars will have a shot at redemption. Will they have made the right adjustments to take down the New Orleans Saints in their second preseason affair?
The...
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Following the American invasion in 2001, the war in Afghanistan has been a seemingly endless conflict. With troops being pulled, things have hit the fan as the...
After what was arguably the most exciting offseason in franchise history, the Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off their 2021 campaign on Saturday night in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. Fans...
Not many can say they lived half the life that former college football coach Bobby Bowden did. After announcing that he was terminally ill in July, Bowden passed away at the age of 91.
During ACC Media...
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No matter how global the stage, northeast Florida always seems to find a way to be attached. This is the case with this year’s Olympics in Tokyo, where the pride...
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When it comes to domination throughout the world, the United States of America is almost always at the top. This isn’t typically the case with soccer, though,...
College athletics is one of the world’s more volatile sporting associations. News of two schools’ impending departure from their current conference has stirred the pot, and things don’t seem to be...
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Cancer: not many more words carry as much fear and uncertainty. This was the case for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, who was diagnosed with stage three...
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No matter your own perception, your school may reach farther than you think. UNF is making an impact all throughout the world, including Denmark, where former Osprey Kasper Hjulmand...
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After a strange 2020-21 season, things will be returning to mostly normal in ASUN women’s basketball. The UNF Ospreys showed droves of potential last season and look...
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When one thinks of college basketball, names like Duke, Kentucky, and North Carolina come to mind. These programs have ruled at the top of the sport for decades, and UNF...
With a plethora of excitement surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars going into the 2021 season, fans will be filling TIAA Bank Field this fall. Here’s how you can be one of them.
Through UNF Student...
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Coming off an unusual season in the spring, the Ospreys will get back to work fairly quickly as their 2021 conference slate kicks off in September. Now that the ASUN schedule...
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The Ospreys are coming off a wildly successful 2020 (Spring ‘21) campaign, but they will be challenged greatly in a newly-loaded ASUN lineup. With upcoming conference...
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In many aspects of life, patience is often key. Great things come to those who wait, and UNF swimming is no different. After over half of a decade without a venue of their...
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After a hard-fought victory on Thursday, the Ospreys were back in action with a trip to Championship Saturday on the line. Their opponent: the Jacksonville Dolphins, a...
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Sometimes, strong starts are everything in baseball. Despite getting down early, UNF utilized a wild bottom half of the first inning to take complete control of Saturday’s...
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As the regular season came to a close on Sunday, all focus shifted to the upcoming ASUN Conference Baseball Championship. The Ospreys will first face the Stetson Hatters,...
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With the regular season winding down, the Ospreys took one last trip across town to face the Jacksonville University Dolphins. Friday’s lovely weather didn’t translate...
Following the NFL Draft, excitement typically shifts to the season schedule being revealed a few weeks later. This took place on Wednesday with a new 17-game slate, but it shows that turning things around...
As the 2021 season nears the finish line, every win becomes ever so important. While UNF baseball may not have pulled off the sweep, they were still able to pick up their second series win against the...
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After splitting Friday’s doubleheader, the Ospreys faced off against the Jacksonville Dolphins again on Saturday. A trip to the ASUN Final Four was on the line, but UNF...
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UNF baseball hit the road with a trip to Columbia to face the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Ospreys gave the 19th-ranked team in the country all they could handle, but...
Jaguars fans had their fair share of optimism coming into the 2021 offseason, and this rightfully carried over into the draft. Landing a franchise quarterback isn’t an immediate solution to the team’s...
The Ospreys squared off against ASUN foe North Alabama on Saturday in a doubleheader. This showdown proved successful for UNF as they swept the UNA Lions in their final outing of the regular season.
It...
Coming off of a series win against Stetson, UNF softball was back in action on Wednesday after hosting the Owls of Florida Atlantic University for a doubleheader. Thanks to stellar efforts both on the...
Riding a wave of momentum following their second sweep of JU, the UNF Ospreys returned to the diamond on Wednesday. Facing the FAMU Rattlers in a one-off game, the Ospreys powered past their opponent with...
It has been quite the career for Lee Moon, who has spent a whopping 55 years in college athletics. The pioneer of UNF athletics recently announced his retirement after 12 years of service at the university.
Taking...
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It was quite the weekend for the UNF athletic department as two of the school’s most successful teams took home conference championships. Stellar performances from...
Following a road sweep of the Jacksonville Dolphins in March, the UNF Ospreys had a chance to pull off the season sweep this weekend as they hosted their rivals. Despite being a competitive series at times,...
It’s been almost three weeks since the Ospreys took the field at Harmon Stadium, but that will change this weekend when they host in-town rival JU. UNF prevailed in the opening series in March, taking...
UNF baseball made the trip to DeLand in a critical match as they looked to break their four-game skid. A well-rounded effort from the Ospreys enabled them to power past ASUN powerhouse Stetson.
Tony...
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More than a week removed from their last game, the Ospreys were finally back in action as they took to Statesboro to face the Georgia Southern Eagles in a battle of the...
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It has been a dominant year for the Ospreys in the River City Rumble, and this weekend’s softball series against the Dolphins of JU continued the trend.
With rainy...
Awards show season is in full swing, and the UNF Ospreys are no exception. The university’s athletic department will have the spotlight when the 2021 Ozzies come to UNF Arena.
This event is designed...
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While being on the receiving end of a sweep is never desirable, the weekend series between UNF and FGCU was a lot closer than the results may imply.
With the FGCU...
Spring is here, and that means one thing: baseball is back! While college baseball’s season has been ongoing, the sport’s upper echelon will be kicking off their 2021 season on Thursday, April 1. Here’s...
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It was a warm Saturday evening on the banks of the St. John’s River as the Ospreys took on the JU Dolphins for the second of three games in a weekend series. It was a...
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More than a week removed from their last game, the Ospreys traveled to Tampa on Tuesday to face the USF Bulls. There wasn’t much scoring, but would this prove favorable...
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It was a tale of two games on Wednesday as the Ospreys hosted the Knights of UCF, who entered the game ranked 20th in the country. The first half of the doubleheader would...
While the Ospreys may not have qualified for the 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, there’s still plenty to be excited about. Last year’s tournament was canceled due to the onset of the COVID-19...
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UNF volleyball was back in action on Friday as the team squared off against JU in the River City Rumble. The Ospreys got off to a strong start, but would this be enough...
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To say UNF’s matchup with UCF was rough would be quite an understatement. As the game progressed, the Knights continued to pour it on as the Ospreys struggled to get...
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Following a tough loss on Wednesday to Georgia Southern, the Ospreys faced a tough challenge as they traveled to Athens to take on the nationally-ranked Georgia Bulldogs....
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Coming off of their first series win of the season, the Ospreys had a chance to pick up their first home win of 2021 against Georgia Southern on Wednesday. But would UNF...
With the Florida Gators coming to town, the Ospreys had a shot at one of the best teams in the country. It was a tight game at times, but would UNF be able to pull off the monumental upset?
Coming off...
After a solid opening weekend at Florida State, UNF will have a chance to face yet another elite program: the Florida Gators. The Gators entered the season ranked first overall in the nation, and the Ospreys...
Baseball season got underway this weekend as the Ospreys traveled to Tallahassee to take on the Florida State Seminoles. With three games over two days, how would UNF fare against the powerhouse of FSU?
Starting...
Coming off of a win over FGCU on Sunday, the UNF volleyball team looked to finish off a sweep of an in-state foe to begin conference play. Though, Monday’s matchup with the FGCU Eagles didn’t go as...
What a game! Despite getting down two sets to none, the Ospreys clawed their way back. While the comeback came up just short, there are plenty of positives to take away from the close loss.
A big day...
While homecoming isn’t exactly the same this year, there are plenty of awesome events still taking place this week. One of them is the Blue & Gray Online Auction, where bidders can win a variety...
Riley Platt, General Assignment Reporter
• February 8, 2021
Just a day after the Lady Ospreys kicked off the weekend with an impressive win over conference-leading Liberty, they would have to play them again on Sunday evening. While one win of this magnitude is...
Homecoming is a beloved tradition at UNF, but things will look a bit different this year. Like every other aspect of our daily lives, Covid-19 has also impacted the week-long event. Don’t fear, though,...
Riley Platt, General Assignment Reporter
• February 2, 2021
In the American south, there’s nothing quite like college football. The sensation dominates weekend plans and has a place in the vast majority of southern homes. Fueling this was the NCAA Football video...
Riley Platt, General Assignment Reporter
• January 31, 2021
It was a family affair on Sunday as UNF women’s basketball took on the North Alabama Lions for the weekend series’s back end. Osprey veteran Jazz Bond took on sister Jaida Bond of UNA in a duel that...
