Wednesday, November 29
Jacksonville, Fla.
7 p.m.
University of North Florida
vs
Eastern Michigan
Photo by: Todd Drexler
Men's Basketball Opens Home Stand Wednesday Against Eastern Michigan
11/28/2017 3:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After playing seven of its first eight games on the road, the North Florida men's basketball team hosts Eastern Michigan on Wednesday in the first of two games at UNF Arena this week. The Ospreys and Eagles will tip off at 7 p.m.
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GAME DAY CENTRAL
WHAT: North Florida vs Eastern Michigan
WHERE: UNF Arena (5,800)
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 29 - 7:00 PM
THE SERIES:Â UNF leads series 1-0
LAST MEETING:Â North Florida and Eastern Michigan met in the series debut on Jan. 2, 2016 in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Ospreys posted an 82-77 road win behind 23 points from former standout Beau Beech. The game featured 11 ties and 9 lead changes.
FOLLOWING THE ACTION
TV/WEB: ESPN3 (PxP: Brent Martineau | Color: Lee Moon, Jr.)
LIVESTATS:Â UNFOspreys.com
TWITTER: @OspreyMBB
ABOUT NORTH FLORIDA (1-7 / 0-0Â ASUN)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
ABOUT EASTERN MICHIGAN (5-1 / 0-0 MAC)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
NOTABLE
- #BirdsofTrey have made a three-pointer in 635 consecutive games including every game of their Division I history - a string of 387 straight
- UNF leads the nation in 3PM and is fourth in 3PA
- North Florida is 31-17 under Matthew Driscoll against non-conference, mid-major programs
- UNF enters the game with a three-game home win streak
- Ospreys are 1-1 all-time versus teams from the MAC (will play Ball State later this season)
- In UNF's last home appearance, the squad matched a program record by hitting 20 treys against Edward Waters
- Eastern Michigan is playing its third straight road tilt and is led by James Thompson, who averages a double-double (14.3 ppg/11.8 rpg)
- The game has been designated as JDRFÂ night with the organization hosting an information table and other activities. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
 UP NEXT
- North Florida continue their brief home stand Saturday against Trinity Baptist at 7 p.m.
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GAME DAY CENTRAL
WHAT: North Florida vs Eastern Michigan
WHERE: UNF Arena (5,800)
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 29 - 7:00 PM
THE SERIES:Â UNF leads series 1-0
LAST MEETING:Â North Florida and Eastern Michigan met in the series debut on Jan. 2, 2016 in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Ospreys posted an 82-77 road win behind 23 points from former standout Beau Beech. The game featured 11 ties and 9 lead changes.
FOLLOWING THE ACTION
TV/WEB: ESPN3 (PxP: Brent Martineau | Color: Lee Moon, Jr.)
LIVESTATS:Â UNFOspreys.com
TWITTER: @OspreyMBB
ABOUT NORTH FLORIDA (1-7 / 0-0Â ASUN)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
ABOUT EASTERN MICHIGAN (5-1 / 0-0 MAC)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes
NOTABLE
- #BirdsofTrey have made a three-pointer in 635 consecutive games including every game of their Division I history - a string of 387 straight
- UNF leads the nation in 3PM and is fourth in 3PA
- North Florida is 31-17 under Matthew Driscoll against non-conference, mid-major programs
- UNF enters the game with a three-game home win streak
- Ospreys are 1-1 all-time versus teams from the MAC (will play Ball State later this season)
- In UNF's last home appearance, the squad matched a program record by hitting 20 treys against Edward Waters
- Eastern Michigan is playing its third straight road tilt and is led by James Thompson, who averages a double-double (14.3 ppg/11.8 rpg)
- The game has been designated as JDRFÂ night with the organization hosting an information table and other activities. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
 UP NEXT
- North Florida continue their brief home stand Saturday against Trinity Baptist at 7 p.m.
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NORTH FLORIDA MEN'S BASKETBALL | BOOT CAMP EXTENDED CUT
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