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Men's basketball vs. North Alabama
2019

Sams’ standout performance not enough in loss to Flames

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 7, 2019

The Ospreys and Flames clashed in a heavyweight bout in the ASUN Semifinals but Liberty came out with a 71-63 win, ending the Ospreys season. The Flames jumped out to a 7-2 lead early on a three-pointer...

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Men's basketball vs. North Alabama
Garrett Sams

ASUN Men’s Basketball Semifinals Preview: UNF vs Liberty

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 7, 2019

After splitting their series this season, the Ospreys and Flames meet again in the Semifinals of the ASUN Men's Basketball Conference Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 7. The Ospreys (16-16,...

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Sams and Aminu lead Ospreys in first round win over North Alabama

Sams and Aminu lead Ospreys in first round win over North Alabama

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 4, 2019

Double-Doubles from Juniors Garrett Sams and Wajid Aminu fueled UNF in a 76-66 win in the first round of the ASUN Men's Basketball Conference Tournament over North Alabama.  Junior Garrett Sams...

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Ospreys cap regular season with sixth straight win

Ospreys cap regular season with sixth straight win

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Feb 27, 2019

The University of North Florida Ospreys entered the final home game of the regular season on a five-game winning streak, looking for a sixth, in hopes of securing at least one home game in the upcoming...

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Ospreys outlast Dolphins in overtime thriller

Ospreys outlast Dolphins in overtime thriller

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 21, 2019

After losing game one of the River City Rumble earlier this season, the Ospreys had a chip on their shoulder to prove who the better team in Jacksonville is and delivered with an 80-73 win.   The...

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Men's Basketball vs. JU 
Ivan Gandia-Rosa

Gandia-Rosa breaks out in key conference win over Kennesaw State

William Cunkle Feb 14, 2019

After beating UNA in their previous game, the Ospreys rode that momentum toward a decisive 80-57 win against Kennesaw State. UNF started off the game having the hot hand with a deep three-pointer...

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Sams scores 18 in Ospreys road win over Hatters

Sams scores 18 in Ospreys road win over Hatters

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 17, 2019

The Stetson Hatters would not go quietly but the UNF Ospreys held on to earn their second road win of the season, 87-77. At the half, the Ospreys led by one, 42-41.  UNF opened the second half...

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Matthews too much to handle for Ospreys in road loss

Matthews too much to handle for Ospreys in road loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 9, 2019

The Bisons edged past the Ospreys with tough defense and hot shooting throughout the game. It was a back and forth affair to start the game as each team traded points. Senior Eli Pepper opened the...

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Men’s Basketball vs. FNU

Ospreys cruise for historic home win

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 3, 2019

After defeating the Florida National University Conquistadors, the UNF Ospreys Men's basketball team earned home win number 200 in team history. The Ospreys returned from a trip to Auburn in which...

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Escobar’s career-high night not enough in loss to FIU

Escobar’s career-high night not enough in loss to FIU

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 14, 2018

In game two of the Ospreys road trip, Redshirt-Junior J.T. Escobar led the Ospreys offense but minimal shooting from beyond the arc was a major factor in their loss. Coming into the game against...

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Ospreys defeat Buccaneers with impressive team shooting performance

Ospreys defeat Buccaneers with impressive team shooting performance

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 2, 2018

Although both teams battled throughout the game, the Ospreys prevailed by shooting 47 percent from the field and a key shot from Redshirt-Sophomore J.T. Escobar. The Buccaneers (4-4) recorded...

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Ospreys dominate Golden Eagles en route to Championship game

Ospreys dominate Golden Eagles en route to Championship game

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 21, 2018

  In their first bout in the Cancun Challenge, the Ospreys got out to an early lead and the large deficit from the first half was too much for a Golden Eagles comeback as the Ospreys won, 64-48. In...

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