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Men's basketball vs. North Alabama
Garrett Sams

Ospreys show strength in numbers in win over Lions

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 4, 2020

Four out of the Ospreys’ starting five scored in double-digits in a decisive 82-65 win over UNA.  A pair of treys from Garrett Sams set the tone early for the Ospreys, leading 13-17 in the first...

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Ospreys lock down Owls with impressive defensive performance

Ospreys lock down Owls with impressive defensive performance

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Jan 3, 2020

The UNF Men’s Basketball team began their year – and their conference schedule – with a 76-57 road win against Kennesaw State. The Birds of Trey relied on its defense to overcome a lackluster...

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Garrett Sams scored 20 for the Birds of Trey in the win over FGCU.

Ospreys struggle to contain Toppin in road loss to No. 20 Dayton

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 30, 2019

Obi Toppin's 31-point performance against the Ospreys was the difference maker in a 77-59 win for the Flyers.  Early on, the Ospreys and Flyers duked it out and a 9-0 run by UNF trimmed the deficit...

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Escobar, Ospreys fall short to Syracuse

Escobar, Ospreys fall short to Syracuse

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 21, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In their second straight road game against an ACC opponent, the Birds of Trey connected on 17 threes in an 82-70 loss to Syracuse in the Carrier Dome.  The Ospreys...

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Darvin Nelson

Seminoles cruise past Ospreys with dominant post presence

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 18, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: John Watson In a tough bout with the No. 19 Florida State Seminoles, the Ospreys struggled to defend FSU's strong post presence in a 98-81 loss.  [embedyt]...

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Ospreys escape with road win against Golden Eagles

Ospreys escape with road win against Golden Eagles

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 14, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson After the Ospreys’ hot start early in the first half, Southern Mississippi battled and penetrated the interior but UNF ultimately came out on top for a 72-69 win on...

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Birds of Trey fall short to Governors

Birds of Trey fall short to Governors

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Dec 8, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In a battle for the full forty minutes, the Ospreys couldn’t deliver late in the game, losing 90-83 to Austin Peay.  Led by a 20-point double-double (12 rebounds)...

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Carter Hendricksen scored 21 points in the win over NJIT.

Hendricksen, Escobar combine for 45 in win over High Point

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Dec 3, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia The Birds of Trey made a statement in their first game back home from their Las Vegas Tournament. The Ospreys defeated legendary head coach...

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Tigers outlast Ospreys in Las Vegas Invitational Championship

Tigers outlast Ospreys in Las Vegas Invitational Championship

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 29, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In the words of the band Survivor, “It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight." Tennessee State channeled the eye of the tiger with an 81-73 victory...

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Ospreys stave off Sharks in Sin City

Ospreys stave off Sharks in Sin City

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 29, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson On Thanksgiving Day, the Birds of Trey feasted on a 95-92 victory against LIU in a close battle to advance to the Las Vegas Invitational Title Game.  When the game...

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Blue Jays down Ospreys with strong second half push

Blue Jays down Ospreys with strong second half push

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 24, 2019

After the Birds of Trey led 36-31 at halftime, they couldn't contain Creighton's hot start to open up the second half in a 76-67 loss.  After a slow start in the first half, the Ospreys caught heat...

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Garza, Hawkeyes heat up late against Ospreys

Garza, Hawkeyes heat up late against Ospreys

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Nov 22, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Sparked by a 17-4 run early in the second half, the Iowa Hawkeyes pulled away from the Ospreys with a standout performance from Luka Garza in an 83-68 win.  The...

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