Ospreys Wrap Homecoming Week against USC Upstate

Saturday, February 11

Jacksonville, Fla.

1:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

USC Upstate

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2/10/2017 11:49:00 AM | Women's Basketball

JACKSONVILLE - North Florida women's basketball are looking to snap a six-game skid as it takes on USC Upstate on Saturday at 1 p.m. The game is sponsored by Global Diamonds and is part of UNF Homecoming Week.

GAME DAY CENTRAL

WHAT: North Florida (8-16, 1-8 ASUN) vs USC Upstate (9-15, 2-7 ASUN)
WHERE: UNF Arena (5,300)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 11 - 1 p.m.
THE SERIES: Upstate lead 17-14
LAST TIME at USC Upstate: - Junior Tesh Hanson had a dominating performance in Spartanburg with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help UNF snap a seven-game losing streak at Hodge Center. Four other players also hit double-figures in the Ospreys' last victory of the season. The Ospreys produced a 25-point performance in both the first and third quarters, while USC Upstate tried to get back in the game with a 27-point outing in the final frame.

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ABOUT NORTH FLORIDA (8-16 / 1-8 ASUN)

Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes

ABOUT USC UPSTATE (9-15/ 2-7 ASUN)

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NOTEABLES

After not scoring in double figures for three straight games, senior Claire Ioannidis put up 13 against FGCU and recorded three triples.
The eight total wins this season surpass the Ospreys seven total from 2016. UNF finished the ASUN season 7-23 overall and 3-11 last year.
For the first time this year, the Ospreys did not have a single scorer in double figures versus Stetson (Feb. 4).
When UNF scores 70 or more points it is 11-1 under Coach Gibbs and 7-0 this season with 70 .
The Ospreys are on a six-game skid - their longest of the season - heading into FGCU.
Simone Brown recorded her fourth 20 point game against FGCU with a career-high 23.
Defensively, the Ospreys have also excelled in getting blocked shots this season. They have recorded three or more blocks in 19 of 24 games played this season.

AN OSPREY WIN ON SATURDAY WOULD...
- Be the 328th win in program history
- Be Head Coach Gibbs 16th win
- Snap a six-game losing streak
- Sweep USC Upstate for the season

ON THIS DAY
The Ospreys are an even 4-4 on February 11, last playing in 2013 at Kennesaw State. North Florida picked up a great win against ETSU in 2012 as it won, 74-69 in overtime.

LONG RANGE STREAKING
The Ospreys have made at least one 3-pointer in 56 consecutive games dating back to 2/25/15 when FGCU held them without a longball (0-8). North Florida ranks 2nd in the ASUN with 108 triples.

HOLD EM DOWN!
The Ospreys held FGCU to its lowest output of the season during the third quarter. The Eagles netted just two points - a season-low for opponents against UNF.

CRASH THE BOARD
Simone Brown's has grabbed seven or more boards in nine games. She ranks 9th in the league at 5.8 rebounds per game overall this year.

IOANNIDIS FOR THREE!
Senior CLAIRE IOANNIDIS has made 52 triples so far this season to rank 95th in the NCAA.

GET THE DISHES
Junior Sierra Shepherd's 73 total assists are tied for fifth in the ASUN this season. The Jacksonville, Fla. native has dished out multiple dimes in 20 of 24 games played so far this season.

UP NEXT
North Florida plays NJIT on Monday at 7 p.m. in its Pink Out Game for breast cancer awareness. It is one of two final home games.