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Shepherd shines bright

Ronnie Rodgers Dec 1, 2016

Sierra Shepherd lead the Ospreys to a win against the College of Charleston with a game-high of 16 points and seven assists. This is North Florida's first road victory of the season. UNF(5-3) won the...

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Women's basketball falls on the road

Women’s basketball falls on the road

Ronnie Rodgers Nov 28, 2016

The women’s team (3-2) suffered its second loss of the season at the hands of Xavier. During previous games, there have been four players who average double digit scoring, but only two Ospreys were...

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The Spinnaker team at the first Play by Play of a women's basketball game. From left is Joslyn Simmons, Will Weber and Al Huffman.

Play by Play: History made in Spinnaker Radio

Tiffany Butler Nov 22, 2016

Spinnaker Radio hosted the first live broadcast of a UNF sport in history on Sunday, Nov. 20. Students were able to hear minute-by-minute coverage of the women’s basketball game on 95.5 FM WSKR, when...

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Claire Ionaddis. Photo by Spinnaker Media

Women’s basketball team drop first road game of season

Ronnie Rodgers Nov 16, 2016

The University of South Florida gave North Florida its first loss of the season. The Ospreys fell 78-42 to the Bulls in Tampa Nov. 15. To open the game, the Bulls jumped out to a 15-5 lead, and the...

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The duo together. Photo by Spinnaker

Women’s Basketball Backcourt Duo: Sierra Shepherd and Claire Ioannidis

Joslyn Simmons Nov 11, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGP7kYX3aYA&feature=youtu.be Video by Jack Drain This years women’s basketball squad may have new faces, but at the hem are two familiar players looking...

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The 2016-2017 men’s basketball team. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Fans meet basketball teams at Hooptoberfest

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 24, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pne9Pb7JHs&feature=youtu.be Video by Ronnetha Rodgers and Joslyn Simmons On Saturday the women’s and men’s basketball teams met fans at the second annual Hooptoberfest. The...

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Photo by Luiza Motta.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball earn preseason ASUN individual honors

Joslyn Simmons Oct 14, 2016

  https://youtu.be/qoemxrNqBDs With basketball season around the corner, both UNF basketball teams picked up conference accolades, including Preseason Player of the Year awards. Along with the individual...

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Claire Ioannidis shoots free throws during the Ospreys 75-61 loss.

Photo credit: Joslyn Simmons

Women’s basketball falls to Upstate; one home game to go

Jordan Perez Feb 21, 2016
North Florida Ospreys fall at home to USC Upstate Spartans, 75-61
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The Camels managed to rack up 28 points in the paint over the Ospreys. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Women’s basketball loses 66-55 to Campbell despite monster game by Ioannidis

Al Huffman Dec 20, 2015
The junior guard seemed to be the only UNF player who wasn’t struggling to score points.
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The SC State defense pestered the Ospreys, nabbing 11 steals. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Late rally not enough as women’s basketball loses 53­-48 to South Carolina State

Al Huffman Dec 20, 2015
A fine start and a furious finish couldn't make up for a slump in the middle of the game.
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Guard Claire Ioannidis leads the Ospreys in scoring for the season with 13.7 points per game. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Women’s basketball defeats Warner University 60-51

Al Huffman Dec 17, 2015
Strong showings from Sierra Shepherd and Claire Ioannidis helped ensure victory for the Ospreys.
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Osprey senior Kadeisha Johnson pulled down 12 rebounds, including 10 defensive boards. 

Photo by Ashley Saldana

Women’s basketball falls apart in second half in 69-47 loss to Alabama

Al Huffman Dec 14, 2015
Their last game saw them winning in epic fashion against Trinity Baptist, 97-30.
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