Ospreys 'Think Pink' Saturday

Saturday, December 20

UNF Arena

5 p.m.

University of North Florida

Palm Beach Atlantic (ASUN.TV)

Fans are encouraged to wear pink Saturday.

12/19/2008 7:42:24 PM | Men's Basketball

Free admission against Palm Beach Atlantic

By: Shawn LaFata

Game Notes

After leaving one losing streak behind it in South Carolina, the University of North Florida men's basketball team will look to snap another streak on Saturday and take a swipe at breast cancer as well.

The Ospreys (1-8) will take aim at their first home win of the year when they welcome Palm Beach Atlantic to UNF Arena. Saturday is Think Pink day at the Arena, and all fans are encouraged to wear pink to help the Ospreys fight breast cancer.

Admission to the game is free.

UNF is coming off a 77-66 win against Furman in which the team only trailed once early in the game before taking a 30-23 lead into the halftime locker room. UNF built its lead to 17 in the second half and held off a late Furman rally by sinking 16-of-19 shots at the foul line. Eni Cuka led the Ospreys with a 27-point performance, while Stan Januska and Cortez Riley each scored 15 in the winning effort.

When: Saturday, 5 p.m.

Where: UNF Arena

Admission: Free

On the Air: ASUN.TV/ 1320-AM WBOB (Coverage begins at 4:45)

Web: Live stats

UNF's Record: 1-8

Palm Beach Atlantic's Record: 6-6

Series: First Meeting

Who's Hot: Eni Cuka scored 27 points on 8-of-12 shooting in UNF's win against Furman … as a team UNF shot 56.1 percent from the floor against the Paladins and hit 81.8 percent of its free throws … Stan Januska and Cortez Riley each scored 15 points against Furman … Riley has scored in double figures in all but two games this season.

Gameday Notables: A UNF win would give the Ospreys their first-ever win against Palm Beach Atlantic in their first meeting with the Sailfish, give UNF its first home win of the season and give the team its first winning streak of the year … UNF's win at Furman broke the longest losing streak away from home in the nation (54), broke the team's 10-game losing streak and the team's longest losing streak to start a season (0-8) … Stan Januska did not make a start for the first time this season at Furman, but more than made up for that when he came off the bench to score 15 points in the team's 77-66 win … Januska scored eight of the team's first 10 points in the second half.