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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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Men’s Basketball vs. FNU

Ospreys cruise for historic home win

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 3, 2019

After defeating the Florida National University Conquistadors, the UNF Ospreys Men's basketball team earned home win number 200 in team history. The Ospreys returned from a trip to Auburn in which...

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Tigers trounce Ospreys in lopsided road loss

Tigers trounce Ospreys in lopsided road loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 30, 2018

It was an uphill climb from beginning to end for the Ospreys as they faced No. 12 Auburn on the road. The Ospreys scored the first points of the game on a jumper from Redshirt-Junior J.T. Escobar....

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Escobar puts up 27 in loss to no. 15 FSU

Escobar puts up 27 in loss to no. 15 FSU

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 20, 2018

After hanging tough in the first half, the Ospreys were simply outplayed and oversized by the Seminoles, resulting in a 95-81 loss The Ospreys (5-8) came out firing on all cylinders in the first...

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This week in sports: All about basketball

This week in sports: All about basketball

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Dec 19, 2018

After a tough three game stretch last week, over which the Ospreys Men’s Basketball team lost two of three games over a grueling road trip, the men returned home and finished strong with a win over Charleston...

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Horchler scores 22 in Ospreys win over Buccaneers

Horchler scores 22 in Ospreys win over Buccaneers

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Dec 17, 2018

On a night when the UNF Ospreys turned the ball over 11 more times than their opponent, only made 25 percent of their three-point shots, their relentless defense was the difference in a 68-61 home...

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Escobar’s career-high night not enough in loss to FIU

Escobar’s career-high night not enough in loss to FIU

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 14, 2018

In game two of the Ospreys road trip, Redshirt-Junior J.T. Escobar led the Ospreys offense but minimal shooting from beyond the arc was a major factor in their loss. Coming into the game against...

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Graphic by Mary Belichis

UNF Basketball hosts toy drive and dollar night

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Dec 11, 2018

As the UNF Women’s basketball team faces off with Florida International University on Tuesday,  fans will be treated to dollar night, where all popcorn, drinks and tickets will be only $1.   There...

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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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Men’s Basketball dominates Florida A&M on Military Appreciation Night

Men’s Basketball dominates Florida A&M on Military Appreciation Night

DeAndre Pearson Nov 30, 2018

On Military Appreciation night, North Florida (3-5 Overall ) rolled through Florida A&M Rattlers (3-5 Overall) in a 81-62 rout. In the first half, North Florida started off the game ice-cold,...

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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 Khorri Newton

UNF Sports Week Preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 27, 2018

Basketball season is in full swing and students will have plenty of opportunities to support their Ospreys. Here is a recap of all the matchups this week for both men's and women's teams. Men’s...

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