Saturday, November 16
Jacksonville, Fla.
7 pm
University of North Florida
vs
Southern
Military Appreciation Highlights #MBB Home Opener Saturday Night
11/15/2013 7:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Game Notes (pdf)
Military Appreciation Info (pdf)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After opening the season with three consecutive road games, the North Florida basketball team makes its home debut against Southern University in UNF Arena, Saturday at 7 p.m. The game has been designated as "Military Appreciation Night."
The Ospreys posted a 1-2 mark on their season opening trek earning a win at UALR on Monday night before dropping a hard-fought 77-70 decision at Middle Tennessee on Wednesday.
Against the Blue Raiders, senior Travis Wallace scored a season-best 18 points, while freshman Chris Davenport collected his first career double-double finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Wallace, who has reached double figures in every game, leads the Ospreys in scoring and rebounding through three games averaging 15.3 points and 8.3 rebounds a game. Sophmore Beau Beech along with freshmen Dallas Moore and Romelo Banks are all averaging 9.0 points a game.
Southern comes into Saturday night's tilt at 0-3 after slipping 79-73 at home to Tulane on Wednesday night. The Jaguars are led in scoring by SWAC preseason Player of the Year Malcolm Miller at 17.3 points a game.
Saturday's meeting marks the first game between the UNF and SU. The Ospreys own a 2-0 all-time mark against teams from the SWAC having bested both Prairie View A&M and Jackson State in the last three years.
The North Florida Athletics department is providing free admission to Saturday night's game to all active and former military personnel (with military ID or proof of service) along with an additional free admission for one immediate family member. In addition, a $5 meal deal at the concession stand will also be available for military members.
The first 500 fans through the gates at UNF Arena will also receive a free UNF Basketball Schedule Magnet.
Tickets for all UNF home basketball games are available at UNF Arena, online or by calling 904-620-BIRD (2473) or ospreytickets@unf.edu. Single game men's and doubleheader ticket prices are $12 Reserved (Sec. 5-14), $10 Adults, $8 (Youth 17-under, Senior Citizens 55+, Active Military, UNF Faculty/Staff), UNF students with valid Osprey1 card and children under 2 are free. UNF students may also purchase one student guest pass for $5. For further ticket information check the UNF Athletic website: www.unfospreys.com.
Fans can also follow all the exciting action live on the radio on 1010 XL AM/92.5 FM, The Flagship Stations of the UNF Sports Network, as well as online via the radio network link at www.1010xl.com. Real-time live stats can be found at UNFOspreys.com. The game will also be carried live on the internet at ASun.TV.
Following Saturday's contest, North Florida continues its three-game home stand against Savannah State, Monday at 7:30 p.m. The game will be part of a doubleheader with the UNF women's team, who host Samford at 5:30 p.m.
Military Appreciation Info (pdf)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After opening the season with three consecutive road games, the North Florida basketball team makes its home debut against Southern University in UNF Arena, Saturday at 7 p.m. The game has been designated as "Military Appreciation Night."
The Ospreys posted a 1-2 mark on their season opening trek earning a win at UALR on Monday night before dropping a hard-fought 77-70 decision at Middle Tennessee on Wednesday.
Against the Blue Raiders, senior Travis Wallace scored a season-best 18 points, while freshman Chris Davenport collected his first career double-double finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Wallace, who has reached double figures in every game, leads the Ospreys in scoring and rebounding through three games averaging 15.3 points and 8.3 rebounds a game. Sophmore Beau Beech along with freshmen Dallas Moore and Romelo Banks are all averaging 9.0 points a game.
Southern comes into Saturday night's tilt at 0-3 after slipping 79-73 at home to Tulane on Wednesday night. The Jaguars are led in scoring by SWAC preseason Player of the Year Malcolm Miller at 17.3 points a game.
Saturday's meeting marks the first game between the UNF and SU. The Ospreys own a 2-0 all-time mark against teams from the SWAC having bested both Prairie View A&M and Jackson State in the last three years.
The North Florida Athletics department is providing free admission to Saturday night's game to all active and former military personnel (with military ID or proof of service) along with an additional free admission for one immediate family member. In addition, a $5 meal deal at the concession stand will also be available for military members.
The first 500 fans through the gates at UNF Arena will also receive a free UNF Basketball Schedule Magnet.
Tickets for all UNF home basketball games are available at UNF Arena, online or by calling 904-620-BIRD (2473) or ospreytickets@unf.edu. Single game men's and doubleheader ticket prices are $12 Reserved (Sec. 5-14), $10 Adults, $8 (Youth 17-under, Senior Citizens 55+, Active Military, UNF Faculty/Staff), UNF students with valid Osprey1 card and children under 2 are free. UNF students may also purchase one student guest pass for $5. For further ticket information check the UNF Athletic website: www.unfospreys.com.
Fans can also follow all the exciting action live on the radio on 1010 XL AM/92.5 FM, The Flagship Stations of the UNF Sports Network, as well as online via the radio network link at www.1010xl.com. Real-time live stats can be found at UNFOspreys.com. The game will also be carried live on the internet at ASun.TV.
Following Saturday's contest, North Florida continues its three-game home stand against Savannah State, Monday at 7:30 p.m. The game will be part of a doubleheader with the UNF women's team, who host Samford at 5:30 p.m.
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