Tuesday, December 13
Jacksonville, Fla.
7:00 p.m.
University of North Florida
vs
Morehead State
Women's Basketball Hosts Morehead State on Tuesday
12/12/2016 11:13:00 AM | Women's Basketball
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's basketball looks to extend its home-win streak to five as it hosts Morehead State on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at UNF Arena.
** SPECIAL NOTICE ** - The Arena Garage is currently undergoing renovations while students are off for break. Fans can park behind the arena (first come first serve), lot 18 or the lot by the Tennis Courts.
GAME DAY CENTRAL
WHAT: North Florida vs Morehead State
WHERE: UNF Arena (5,800)
WHEN:Â Tuesday, Dec. 13 - 7 p.m.
THE SERIES: First Meeting
LAST MEETING:Â First Meeting
FOLLOWING THE ACTION
TV/WEB:Â ESPN3 | Watch ESPN
LIVESTATS:Â UNFOspreys.com
TWITTER: @OspreyWBB
ABOUT NORTH FLORIDA (6-4 / 0-0 ASUN)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
ABOUT MOREHEAD STATEÂ (7-3, 0-0 OVC)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
LAST TIME OUT...
- North Florida topped Edward Waters 70-50 on Saturday afternoon ... Tesh Hanson led the team with 13 points ... every player that saw the floor picked up at least two rebounds and one field goal ... Adrienne Jackson saw her first action of the season and had four points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
- Morehead State defeated FAMU on Sunday, 53-48 ... the Eagles shot 30.9 percent from the field ... Eriel McKee scored a team-best 13 points and had nine rebounds.
NOTABLE
- This is the first meeting between the two teams. The Ospreys are 8-10 against teams from the OVC.
- The Ospreys 6-4 mark matches the second best start in Division I history with the 2014-15 team.
- For the second straight season, UNF opened its season with a win.Â
- Senior Claire Ioannidis recorded her 10th career 20+ point game as she went 7-for-10 from long range against Nicholls State (Nov. 26).
-The Ospreys return 84% of their scoring from 2015-16.
- The two three-pointers vs. Edward Waters were North Florida's lowest output since March 6, 2015 when FGCU held the Ospreys to two treys.
- North Florida is 6-0 when leading at the half and 8-1 under coach Gibbs.
AN OSPREY WIN ON TUESDAY WOULD...
- Be the 329th win in program history
- Be the Ospreys fifth straight win at home
- Be the first win on a Tuesday under coach Gibbs
- Be the 7th non-conference victory of UNF
- Be Head Coach Gibbs 14th win
ON THIS DAY
UNF has only played on December 13 two other times in program history and are 1-1 on this date. The last was in 2014 when UNF defeated Thomas (Ga.), 54-39.
LONG RANGE STREAKING
The Ospreys have made at least one 3-pointer in 42 consecutive games dating back to 2/25/15 when FGCU held them without a longball (0-8).
THREE'S NOT A CROWD HERE
Claire Ioannidis (13.8), Tesh Hanson (12.8) and Sierra Shepherd (10.0) are one of only three teammates to average 10.0 or more points per game this season so far in the ASUN.Â
HOME COOKING
In three home games this season, North Florida is undefeated and is scoring 84.8 PPG compared to 50.0 in road games. UNF connects on 45.4 percent of field goals on their home court.
UP NEXT
- The Ospreys head back on the road for their next two contests beginning with Bethune-Cookman on Thursday. Game time is set for 3 p.m. at the ICI Center at Embry Riddle.
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** SPECIAL NOTICE ** - The Arena Garage is currently undergoing renovations while students are off for break. Fans can park behind the arena (first come first serve), lot 18 or the lot by the Tennis Courts.
GAME DAY CENTRAL
WHAT: North Florida vs Morehead State
WHERE: UNF Arena (5,800)
WHEN:Â Tuesday, Dec. 13 - 7 p.m.
THE SERIES: First Meeting
LAST MEETING:Â First Meeting
FOLLOWING THE ACTION
TV/WEB:Â ESPN3 | Watch ESPN
LIVESTATS:Â UNFOspreys.com
TWITTER: @OspreyWBB
ABOUT NORTH FLORIDA (6-4 / 0-0 ASUN)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
ABOUT MOREHEAD STATEÂ (7-3, 0-0 OVC)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
LAST TIME OUT...
- North Florida topped Edward Waters 70-50 on Saturday afternoon ... Tesh Hanson led the team with 13 points ... every player that saw the floor picked up at least two rebounds and one field goal ... Adrienne Jackson saw her first action of the season and had four points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
- Morehead State defeated FAMU on Sunday, 53-48 ... the Eagles shot 30.9 percent from the field ... Eriel McKee scored a team-best 13 points and had nine rebounds.
NOTABLE
- This is the first meeting between the two teams. The Ospreys are 8-10 against teams from the OVC.
- The Ospreys 6-4 mark matches the second best start in Division I history with the 2014-15 team.
- For the second straight season, UNF opened its season with a win.Â
- Senior Claire Ioannidis recorded her 10th career 20+ point game as she went 7-for-10 from long range against Nicholls State (Nov. 26).
-The Ospreys return 84% of their scoring from 2015-16.
- The two three-pointers vs. Edward Waters were North Florida's lowest output since March 6, 2015 when FGCU held the Ospreys to two treys.
- North Florida is 6-0 when leading at the half and 8-1 under coach Gibbs.
AN OSPREY WIN ON TUESDAY WOULD...
- Be the 329th win in program history
- Be the Ospreys fifth straight win at home
- Be the first win on a Tuesday under coach Gibbs
- Be the 7th non-conference victory of UNF
- Be Head Coach Gibbs 14th win
ON THIS DAY
UNF has only played on December 13 two other times in program history and are 1-1 on this date. The last was in 2014 when UNF defeated Thomas (Ga.), 54-39.
LONG RANGE STREAKING
The Ospreys have made at least one 3-pointer in 42 consecutive games dating back to 2/25/15 when FGCU held them without a longball (0-8).
THREE'S NOT A CROWD HERE
Claire Ioannidis (13.8), Tesh Hanson (12.8) and Sierra Shepherd (10.0) are one of only three teammates to average 10.0 or more points per game this season so far in the ASUN.Â
HOME COOKING
In three home games this season, North Florida is undefeated and is scoring 84.8 PPG compared to 50.0 in road games. UNF connects on 45.4 percent of field goals on their home court.
UP NEXT
- The Ospreys head back on the road for their next two contests beginning with Bethune-Cookman on Thursday. Game time is set for 3 p.m. at the ICI Center at Embry Riddle.
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