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Ivan Gandia-Rosa dished out six assists in the loss to NJIT.

Gandia-Rosa selected by Santeros de Aguada

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 23, 2020

After UNF’s win over JU last Thursday, Ivan Gandia-Rosa was already in a good mood.  The Ospreys won their second straight game at Swisher Gymnasium filled with a surprising amount of UNF fans. Little...

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Ivan Gandia-Rosa: The UNF Globetrotter

Ivan Gandia-Rosa: The UNF Globetrotter

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 25, 2019

Cover photo courtesy of: Ivan Gandia-Rosa Two years ago, Ivan Gandia-Rosa was playing basketball in front of small junior college crowds. This summer, he traveled the world representing his homeland...

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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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Men's Basketball vs. JU 2019
Ivan Gandia-Rosa

Ospreys commit 24 turnovers in loss at Kennesaw State

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 31, 2019

The Ospreys had been playing well over the last three games before losing close games down the stretch.  The game against Kennesaw State was not that close. The Ospreys shot poorly, never led, and...

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Men's Basketball vs. NJIT 2019
10	Ivan Gandia-Rosa
2	Wajid Aminu

Highlanders best Ospreys in late game shootout

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 22, 2019

NJIT snuck out with a win at UNF Arena with hot shooting in a 76-72 Osprey loss.  As the game began, the Ospreys were working the inside in the first three minutes of the game as their first eight...

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Flames turn up the heat, Ospreys falter late

Flames turn up the heat, Ospreys falter late

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 20, 2019

The Liberty Flames and their fourth ranked defense were too much for the Ospreys when it counted most, defeating UNF ,70-64, for a key ASUN conference win. The Ospreys played well in the first 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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Ospreys tame Lions to begin conference play

Ospreys tame Lions to begin conference play

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 5, 2019

In their first game ever playing each other, the Ospreys won against North Alabama behind a solid shooting performance. As the game began, the Lions jumped out to an early 4-0 lead. Junior...

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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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Photo by Lili Weinstein

Gators dominate Ospreys with red hot offense

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 27, 2018

Despite keeping it close early in the first half, the Gators busted the game wide open with a heavy dose of open shots which led them to a 98-66 win. In the first half, the Ospreys were battling...

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Photo by Joshua Brangenberg

Ospreys hang on and defeat Tigers in Home Opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 15, 2018

After a rocky start, the Ospreys grinded and battled to topple the Edward Waters Tigers, 95-83. The Tigers got off to a hot start, leading 6-0 at the beginning of the game. Junior Ivan Gandia-Rosa...

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Photo by Lili Weinstein

North Florida men’s basketball edge out a win over FIU

Joslyn Simmons Dec 14, 2017

A win streak had to be broken at the UNF Arena, but it wouldn’t be North Florida’s on Dec.13. UNF (5-7) pulled out a 87-85 victory over the Florida International Panthers (5-5) with a late rally in...

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