University of North Florida
Stetson
UNF honors Riley, Gibson on Saturday
2/20/2009 3:09:59 PM | Men's Basketball
Ospreys face off with Hatters at 4:15
The
Riley will make his final start in an Osprey home uniform after he and Gibson are honored in a pregame ceremony. Gibson will not play due to a shoulder injury.
A win for the Ospreys will even up their home record and give UNF (7-20, 5-12 A-Sun) a season sweep of the Hatters (13-13, 9-8 A-Sun). Stetson will be without head coach Derrick Waugh, who is serving a one-game suspension.
Since their loss to the Ospreys on Jan. 25, the Hatters have been one of the hottest teams in the conference, winning five of seven games. Those victories include wins against
When: Saturday, 4:15 p.m.
Where: UNF Arena
Admission: Adults: $5, Staff/Osprey Club: $3, Youth (13-17): $3, Seniors (55+): Free; Students: free with UNF ID
On the Air: ASUN.TV/ 1320-AM WBOB (Coverage begins at 4 p.m.)
Web: Live stats
UNF's Record: 7-20, 5-12 A-Sun
Stetson's record: 13-13, 9-8 A-Sun
Series: FGCU leads 6-0
Who's Hot: Freshman Matt Sauey tied a career-high with five blocks against Campbell in the team's last outing … Sauey also added 10 points to his stats … Eni Cuka has scored in double figures in four of his last five games … the Ospreys have won two of their last three at home with the lone loss coming at the hands of East Tennessee State by three points.
Gameday Notables: A UNF win would give the Ospreys their sixth win in A-Sun play this season, give UNF its first season sweep of an A-Sun opponent and give UNF its first three-game winning streak this season … UNF has already set new highs this year for wins at the NCAA Division I level (7) and Atlantic Sun Conference wins (5) … UNF head coach Matt Kilcullen is only three wins away from his 100th win at UNF … every fan 55 years and older will be admitted to the game free of charge … Seven of UNF's last 10 games have come down to the final minute of play with none of them being decided by more than six points.
