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Claire Ionaddis. Photo by Spinnaker Media

No. 7 Florida State snatches win over UNF

Ronnie Rodgers Dec 21, 2016

  No. 7 Florida State University earned a lopsided win over North Florida with a score of 95-39. Low scoring really hindered the Ospreys. UNF’s (6-7) starters only combined for 32 points while...

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Women’s Basketball wins season opener

Women’s Basketball wins season opener

Ronnie Rodgers Nov 14, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu37HpsYC0o&feature=youtu.be Video by Jas Chung Women’s basketball won its first game against Florida A&M, 71-60 at the UNF Arena. This was the first meeting...

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The duo together. Photo by Spinnaker

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

Joslyn Simmons Nov 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...

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Kadesia Johnson drives to the basket to make a layup in the win against NJIT

Photo credit: Jordan Perez

North Florida women’s team emerge victorious, snapping eight game losing streak

Al Huffman Feb 22, 2016
The North Florida women’s basketball team won their last home game against the NJIT Highlanders 72-49 on Feb. 22.
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Jacksonville defeats North Florida women's team for fifth straight loss

Jacksonville defeats North Florida women’s team for fifth straight loss

Al Huffman Jan 11, 2016

The UNF women’s basketball team (4-12 overall, 0-1 A-Sun) lost at home against arch rival Jacksonville University (9-7 overall, 1-0 A-Sun) by a score of 73-39 on Jan. 9. The loss marked five in a row...

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Osprey Sports Swoop-Up: Men and women’s basketball stumble heading into conference play

Osprey Sports Swoop-Up: Men and women’s basketball stumble heading into conference play

Al Huffman Jan 7, 2016
Spinnaker Sports provide a refreshing recap of games played by both the Osprey Men and Women's basketball teams over the break.
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The Camels managed to rack up 28 points in the paint over the Ospreys. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Women’s basketball loses 66-55 to Campbell despite monster game by Ioannidis

Al Huffman Dec 20, 2015
The junior guard seemed to be the only UNF player who wasn’t struggling to score points.
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The SC State defense pestered the Ospreys, nabbing 11 steals. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Late rally not enough as women’s basketball loses 53­-48 to South Carolina State

Al Huffman Dec 20, 2015
A fine start and a furious finish couldn't make up for a slump in the middle of the game.
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Guard Claire Ioannidis leads the Ospreys in scoring for the season with 13.7 points per game. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Women’s basketball defeats Warner University 60-51

Al Huffman Dec 17, 2015
Strong showings from Sierra Shepherd and Claire Ioannidis helped ensure victory for the Ospreys.
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Osprey senior Kadeisha Johnson pulled down 12 rebounds, including 10 defensive boards. 

Photo by Ashley Saldana

Women’s basketball falls apart in second half in 69-47 loss to Alabama

Al Huffman Dec 14, 2015
Their last game saw them winning in epic fashion against Trinity Baptist, 97-30.
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The Ospreys returned to Dayton, where they played against Robert Morris in their first ever NCAA tournament game. 

Photo by Joshua Brangenberg

Osprey Sports Swoop-Up: Rough weekend yields losses for both basketball teams

Al Huffman Dec 7, 2015
The men's team lost to Dayton 86-71, the women's to Georgia State 76-63.
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UNF Arena sported its brand new scoreboard for both women’s games in the Thanksgiving Classic. 

Photo by Al Huffman

Women’s basketball team breaks record and losing streak, defeats Towson 74-72 in OT

Al Huffman Nov 29, 2015
The streak had increased to four after a loss against Bethune-Cookman 53-49
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