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UNF Head Coach Smoke Laval is just the second baseball coach in North Florida’s history, replacing 23-year veteran Dusty Rhodes in 2010.Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Laval’s baseball camps cancelled

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jun 13, 2017

Baseball camps held at UNF will be cancelled after the dismissal of Head Coach Smoke Laval. According to UNF Athletics, Laval was due to hold four baseball camps over the summer, but this will...

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UNF’s new men’s baseball coach Tim Parenton. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

North Florida hire new baseball coach

Ronnesha Rodgers | Jun 5, 2017

  UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon announced the hiring of Tim Parenton as the new head coach of the Osprey’s Men’s Baseball team Monday afternoon. Parenton replaces Smoke Laval, who was...

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UNF Head Coach Smoke Laval is just the second baseball coach in North Florida’s history, replacing 23-year veteran Dusty Rhodes in 2010.Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Baseball Head Coach Smoke Laval fired after 7 seasons

Joslyn Simmons | May 31, 2017

North Florida athletics fired Baseball Head Coach Smoke Laval Wednesday afternoon. Laval came to UNF in 2010 and leaves with a record of 237-160.  North Florida finished 33-24 in the 2017 season...

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Photo by Morgan Purvis

Ospreys take Atlantic Sun Tournament opener

Will Weber | May 25, 2016

Backup Bubba Olivera, starting for the injured Patrick Ervin, delivered a stellar performance that included three hits and a home run and led the Ospreys to an opening round win in the Atlantic Sun Conference...

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UNF Head Coach Smoke Laval is just the second baseball coach in North Florida’s history, replacing 23-year veteran Dusty Rhodes in 2010.Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Baseball opens Atlantic Sun Tournament against FGCU

Will Weber | May 25, 2016
The Osprey’s (37-17) quest for their first Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Championship begins today at 4:00 p.m. with an opening matchup against Florida Gulf Coast University (24-30).
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The Osprey defense gave up zero errors Tuesday against UCF. Photo by Emily Woodbury

Osprey’s late-game heroics continue

Will Weber | Apr 20, 2016
The Osprey’s trend of nail-biting finishes continued Tuesday night, when a UCF error in the bottom of the ninth allowed Dakota Higdon to race home from second base for the team’s fifth walk-off win of the season.
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Photo by Morgan Purvis

Baseball recap: North Florida vs. Stetson

Al Huffman | Apr 18, 2016
The Ospreys looked to improve their 2-4 record in conference play when they hosted Stetson this weekend in a three-game home series.
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The Ospreys end March with a 13-5 record, and begin conference play Friday. Photo by Will Weber

Ospreys end March on a high note

Al Huffman | Mar 30, 2016
The Ospreys showed no mercy Tuesday night when they defeated Florida A&M 15-0 at Harmon Stadium.
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Photo by Morgan Purvis

Olmstead breaks school record in sweep of Dartmouth

Al Huffman | Mar 25, 2016
The North Florida Ospreys continued its hot streak Thursday afternoon, sweeping a two-game series against Dartmouth.
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Freshman Austin Drury winds up to deliver a pitch. Photo by Emily Woodbury

Osprey lose close rematch against No. 1 ranked Gators

Al Huffman | Mar 10, 2016
Coming off a 6-2 victory at Harmon Stadium the night before, the No.1 Florida Gators looked to defend their home field against the North Florida Ospreys Wednesday night.
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Keith Skinner was the only Osprey to record multiple hits. Photo by Emily Woodbury

Ospreys hang with No 1. ranked Gators

Al Huffman | Mar 9, 2016
The North Florida Ospreys hung with the No. 1 ranked Florida Gators Tuesday night at Harmon Stadium, but a four-run eighth inning led to a 6-2 loss.
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The Ospreys were swept by Hartford this weekend, despite having chances to win. Photo by Morgan Purvis.

North Florida Baseball: Weekend Roundup

Will Weber | Feb 29, 2016
UNF played Hartford in a three game series this weekend, dropping all three due to poor hitting with runners in scoring position and lackluster defense.
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