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Ospreys lose late to Mercer, 2-1

DeAndre Pearson • Aug 25, 2018

In the first matchup of the Mike Gibbs Invitational, the Ospreys allowed a late goal after jumping out to a hot start. It was a close contested game that came down to a controversial call which...

Osprey Sports: Weekend Recap

Joslyn Simmons • Mar 28, 2016

The Ospreys took to the road to compete in a variety of sports during a busy Easter weekend.

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First FGCU, now Mercer. Is UNF next?

Scott Kunath • Mar 27, 2014

FGCU, Mercer - both teams in the A-Sun have gone into the NCAA Tournament and done well, why not UNF? Do the Ospreys have any hope in the future of playing in late March?

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Soccer men beat Mercer to advance in A-Sun playoffs

Andrew Nichols • Nov 14, 2013

UNF dominated Mercer through the first 65 to 70 minutes of the game, earning a penalty that would be the game winner scored in the 32nd minute.

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Freshman goal leads UNF men to first conference win

Andrew Nichols • Oct 28, 2013

“Morrell cut up defenders and then delivered a low cross,” Young said. “I took it one time and was able to find the net.”

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Column: Conference realignment has reached ludicrous speed

Josh Brannock • Jul 8, 2013

Mercer and ETSU just so happen to be two of five schools in the A-Sun that field a football team. The A-Sun however does not recognize football as a conference sport. But you know who does? Money to the one who guessed SoCon, that’s the Southern Conference’s acronym -- I like it.

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Two schools bolt from A-sun for football friendly conference

Travis Gibson • Jul 8, 2013

On May 30, Mercer and East Tennessee State Universities announced they would be leaving the A-Sun and joining the Southern Conference.

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Men’s tennis catches fire and continues win streak over spring break

Christian Ayers • Mar 27, 2013

After pulling back-to-back 7-0 sweeps against the Mercer Bears and Kennesaw State Owls March 14 and 16 -- its fifth and sixth straight win -- UNF men’s tennis had three more games on the horizon during spring break. Mother Nature and pirates obstructed the path, though.

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UNF finds Mercer’s defense unbearable

Travis Gibson • Feb 9, 2013

After the game, Driscoll said that starting lineup changes may be in UNF's future. Driscoll will likley be looking to improve UNF's slumping offense. UNF is averaging 56 points in its last three games, nine points below its season average of 65.

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UNF women’s soccer season ends in defeat at the paws of Mercer Bears

Raleigh Harbin • Nov 3, 2012

“It's always a difficult loss when you end the season,” head coach Linda Hamilton said. “We didn't have our best effort today and that's something that's tough to do against a quality team like Mercer.”

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UNF men’s basketball modifies offense, returns five starters

Raleigh Harbin • Oct 31, 2012

“We’re going to win the conference championship,” said Granberry, the team’s second leading scorer, averaging 10.9 points per game. “This is the most talented team we’ve had.”

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Men’s Soccer Drops Ninth in a Row

Raleigh Harbin • Oct 19, 2012

The UNF men’s soccer team has now lost nine games in a row, the ninth coming at the feet of the top ranked Mercer Bears, 3-0. The loss on Oct.18 exceeds the number of years in a two-term presidency, and continues the deterioration of a season that started out promising, with the Ospreys winning three of its first five matches.

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