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Jewell silences Ospreys' bats

Jewell silences Ospreys’ bats

Tyler Prom Feb 17, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson UNF’s bats struggled against VMI’s pitching, losing 5-1 in the last game of the three game series. It started out as a beautiful day at Harmon Stadium but...

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Marabell plates three in win over Keydets

Marabell plates three in win over Keydets

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Coming off a walk-off balk win the night before, the Ospreys proved that was no fluke with standout performances from Blake Marabell, Brandon Reitz and Dominick Madonna...

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Sophomore Abraham Sequera takes a swing.

Ospreys begin season with walk-off balk

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Brett Nweeia Some wins aren’t always how you draw them out from the beginning.  In a close battle, the Ospreys eked out a 5-4 win over VMI on a walk-off balk in the bottom...

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Clayton's cap for the UNF Ospreys. Photo courtesy of Logan Clayton

Clayton takes the mound

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 14, 2020

Before every game he pitches, Logan Clayton takes a breath and reads a message on the brim of his hat: be the best.  “That’s something that just kind of stuck with me,” Clayton said. “After...

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Junior Blake Marabell tracks down the ball

2020 UNF baseball season preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 30, 2020

Featured image by: Brett Nweeia Video by: Brett Nweeia and Drew McDonald [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpx9xV_twh4[/embedyt] The UNF baseball team has made impressive runs in the ASUN...

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UNF student athlete Frank German has been named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

Ospreys in the pros: Baseball edition

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 16, 2019

The minor leagues is a long grind for any player and this update of former Ospreys shows their progress climbing the ladder in the 2019 season. Donnie Dewees: The outfielder for the Chicago Cubs’...

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 photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Waiting for the call: former Ospreys share their stories of the 2019 MLB Draft

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 21, 2019

On draft day, every player has a unique story for where they were when they got the call. The three Ospreys who were signed by a team in the 2019 MLB Draft (Brad Depperman, Tanner Murphy, Nick Marchese)...

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Diamondbacks sign Nick Marchese

Drew McDonald, Sports Editpr Jun 8, 2019

After the 2019 MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed UNF pitcher Nick Marchese as a free agent. Marchese is the third Osprey to earn a spot on a major league team after sporting a 7-0 record...

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Murphy selected by Mets in eighteenth round

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 5, 2019

After three stellar seasons, Junior Tanner Murphy was selected in the eighteenth round by the New York Mets in the 2019 MLB Draft. Murphy racked up multiple accolades thus far in his UNF career...

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Senior Brad Depperman delivers the pitch.

Depperman drafted by Cubs in seventh round

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 4, 2019

After a mesmerizing senior season, the Chicago Cubs selected UNF pitcher Brad Depperman in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft. The reigning ASUN Pitcher of the Year sported a 6-5  record and...

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UNF student athlete Frank German has been named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

Ospreys in the pros Baseball update

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 31, 2019

Although UNF's Baseball season is over, some former Ospreys are carving their path throughout the minor leagues. Donnie Dewees: Outfielder for the Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs AAA) Dewees is currently...

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Junior Blake Marabell tracks down the ball

Ospreys fall to Flames in extra innings

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 24, 2019

In a 12-inning battle, the Ospreys came up short in a 3-2 loss to Liberty, ending their season. The Ospreys were the first to get on the board as Junior David Maberry plated a run in the third on...

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