TAMPA, Fla. - North Florida women's basketball heads down to in-state rival South Florida as the Ospreys open their road slate of the 2016-17 season on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the USF Sun Dome.
| Game Details |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 7 p.m. |
| Location |
Tampa Fla. | Sun Dome |
| Opponent |
USF (0-0) |
| Coverage |
Live Stats |
| In-Game Updates |
Twitter: @OspreysWBB |
#FlyHigh QUICK HITS
- Today marks the seventh meeting between these two teams. In their last meeting in 2012, the Bulls won 66-44.
- For the second straight season, UNF has opened its season with a win.
- Redshirt junior
Tesh Hanson was tabbed the ASUN Newcomer of the Week after tallying her first career double-double against FAMU with 18 pts and 11 reb.
- Senior
Claire Ioannidis recorded her 8th career 20+ point game.
- The Ospreys return 84% of their scoring from 2015-16.
SCOUTING THE BULLS
- This is the opening game for USF who went to the Round of 32 in the NCAA tournament a year ago.
- USF is receiving votes in both the coaches and AP polls.
- The Bulls have eight returners and six newcomers.
- USF was a threat at the free throw line as it ranked 4th in the nation with a 78.3 percent clip.
- The Bulls attacked the boards to rank 15th n the country with 1,455 total and 20th with 42.7 caroms per game.
- Kitija Laksa is an all-conference first team honoree from last year and lead the American with 74 three-pointers.
ON THIS DAY
North Florida is 3-3 on this date and 0-3 during its Division I era. UNF and USF played on this date in 2011 with the Bulls taking a 76-41 win.
LONG RANGE STREAKING
The Ospreys have made at least one 3-pointer in 33 consecutive games dating back to 2/25/15 when FGCU held them without a longball (0-8).
1ST TIME FOR EVERYTHING
After being named one of the three 2015-16 ASUN Newcomers of the Year,
Claire Ioannidis was the first Osprey to garner the honor.
SINGLE SEASON SUCCESS
Last season,
Claire Ioannidis became the 8th player in school history to record 400 points in a season. She took the 5th place with 454.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Ospreys return to home for their next to match ups. Friday is Elementary Day where UNF plays host to Webber International, while FAU visits UNF Arena on Sunday at 1 p.m.
