University of North Florida
Notre Dame
Men's Basketball Opens Season Saturday At Notre Dame
11/12/2009 10:53:13 AM | Men's Basketball
New Head Coach Matthew Driscoll Leads UNF Into A New Era
The game can be heard on AM 1320 WBOB in
“We are very excited as a program and a staff to get the season started,” said Driscoll. “To go on the road and play a talented and high-caliber opponent like Notre Dame is exciting for everyone. We look forward to the challenge, we look forward to competing and we look forward to the process of preparing for Atlantic Sun play Thanksgiving weekend.”
“And with only three games before opening conference play at Campbell and East Tennessee State, we need to make sure we have our ducks in a line and our T's crossed and I's dotted. Make sure we have things progressing as we get ready for those games.”
This is the second meeting all-time between the schools, with Notre Dame downing UNF 77-58 on Dec. 31, 2007. Former
After Notre Dame, North Florida returns to
The Ospreys opened the season with a 71-56 home exhibition win over Ave Maria on Nov. 4. Junior point guard Brad Haugabrook led UNF in scoring with 13 points and freshmen Andy Diaz notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in his first college action. Diaz was 5-for-6 from the field and also had a team-high three steals. Senior guard Stan Januska and senior guard Eni Cuka chipped in 10 points each. All 10 players who played for UNF scored.
A season ticket for basketball is $120 and includes all men's and women's home games, a total of 28 games on 19 event dates, including nine Atlantic Sun Conference double headers. A special rate is available for UNF Alumni ($110) and UNF Faculty and Staff ($105). A Family 4-pack is also available for the season at $360. Select seating areas require an Osprey Club membership (per seat donation).
Single-game pricing is $10 for adults and $8 for youth 17-and-under and senior citizens 55-and-older. Children 2-and-under and any current UNF student with a valid Osprey1 Card are admitted free. Student guest passes are $5 and limited to one per student.
For more information or to purchase basketball season tickets call 904-620-BIRD (2473) or email ospreytickets@unf.edu.
