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UNF finishes strong over FIU 94-72 thanks to five treys from Beau Beech, 21 points from Dallas Moore, and another 20 from BaeBae Daniels

UNF is fighting a tough one against FIU right now, as the Ospreys lead 45-36 at the half.

GAME PREVIEW: UNF @ Dayton 12/5
After UNF's amazing shooting duel against LSU on Wednesday things don't get any easier for the Ospreys.
Saturday's opponent is a Dayton squad that has already racked up some very impressive wins this season.The Flyers absolutely destroyed an Alabama squad (80-48) that has owned UNF the last few years. In addition, they racked up nice wins over Iowa, Monmouth and William & Mary squads who all look like they could be dancing this March. Luckily for the Ospreys, they may be able to catch the Flyers while they are down. Dayton is fresh off their first loss of the season, a 61-90 thwacking by Xavier.
One aspect of play that looks to play heavily into the match is the Ospreys ability at the foul line. UNF should get plenty of chances as the Flyers have shown a struggle to adjust to new rule changes by committing 140 fouls in their six games so far. They average 23.3 fouls per game. That’s almost nine more than last season.

LSU's coach had some really good things to say about UNF after their barnburner of a game last night.

Coach Johnny Jones breaks down LSU's 119-108 defeat of North Florida Ben Simmons finishes with 43 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists to help lead Tigers' second-half comeback

FINAL: UNF 108 - LSU 119. Ospreys put on a shooting master class in route to setting a program record for threes in a game (19)! However, LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons owned the Ospreys down low with 43 points in a performance that made him look like a future NBA All-Star. UNF's next game is Saturday at Dayton.

GAME PREVIEW: UNF (6-2) takes on LSU (3-3) tonight at 8 PM in Baton Rouge. The Ospreys and Tigers are currently on two very opposite swings of momentum. UNF is on a three game winning streak, while LSU has dropped their last three including a 58-70 road loss to the College of Charleston. The currently lead the country in threes made. The Tigers can't seem to stop the three on defense. Ben Simmons, one of the most heralded freshman products in years, seems to be bearing all of the work for the Tigers, and it hasn't been enough lately. On the other hand, the Ospreys are showing a strong balance with five players averaging in double digits scoring.

The Ospreys came out with an 80-72 W, but it wasn't a repeat of last year's 46 point win over the Eagles. In post-game interviews Coach Driscoll said Trinity Baptist by far played their "best game of the season". UNF will now travel on Dec. 2nd to Baton Rouge to take on Ben Simmons and the LSU Tigers who are on a three game losing streak.

Dallas Moore earns Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Weeks honors for the third time in his career as an Osprey!

Read more on the Atlantic Sun Weekly Winners:

Dallas Moore, North Florida
Yonel Brown, Kennesaw State
Eli Pepper, Lipscomb
Ashley Southern, Lipscomb
Claire Ioannidis, North Florida
Courtney Miller, North Florida
Mayara Prestes, Jacksonville
Carlyle Nusbaum, Lipscomb

UNF fans are pumped after a huge upset win over Illinois! But before you bet money on the Ospreys winning every game this season, really remember how much of accomplishment beating the Illini is.

UNF Win Over Illinois Sign of Things to Come UNF fans have a right to be excited and optimistic. However, after the University of North Florida's 93-81 win over Illinois on Friday, Nov. 13th, one UNF fan's take on the game needs to be address...

UNF Basketball gets arguably the biggest win in school history! Ospreys make a 93-81 win over Illinois look easy. Next up, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at UNF on Monday at 7:00 PM.

Trent Mackey's 8.8 PPG last season was second most for an Osprey sub (Demarcus Daniels led with 9.3 PPG). Now that Mackey is likely moving into a starting role, who do you think will take up his scoring mantle off the bench?
A. Karlos Odum
B. Nick Malonga
C. CJ Fisher
D. D'Andre Bernard
E. Another player