Thursday, February 9
Jacksonville, Fla.
7:00 p.m.
University of North Florida
11-16, 6-4ASUN
91
vs
69
NJIT
9-17, 1-9ASUN
1
2
F
NJIT
26
43
69
North Florida
43
48
91
Team Stats
NJIT
UNF
FG%
.422
.517
3FG%
.333
.520
FT%
.400
.615
RB
34
46
TO
14
16
STL
11
8
Game Leaders
Pts
28
FGM
8
3FGM
5
FTM
7
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
5
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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Photo by: Todd Drexler
Defense and Treys Lead Ospreys to Victory over NJIT, 91-69
2/9/2017 9:45:00 PM | Men's Basketball
QUICK GLANCE
Score: North Florida 91, NJITÂ 69
Records: North Florida (11-16, 6-4 ASUN) | NJIT (9-17, 1-9 ASUN)
Location: UNF Arena (Jacksonville, Fla.)
The Short Story: The North Florida basketball team made a season best 13 three-pointers and held NJIT scoreless for the final five minutes of the first half en route to claiming a 91-69 victory on Thursday night at UNF Arena. All five starters scored in double figures for the Ospreys led by 28 points by Dallas Moore.
GAMEDAY MEDIA CENTER
Final Boxscore PDF | Full Game Book
OPENING TIP
- Dallas Moore netted the 51st 20-point outing of his career finishing with a game high 28 points including a 5-for-7 performance from long distance. Moore also went 7-of-8 from the FT line and handed out 3 assists.
- The other four starters for UNF also reached double digits: Garrett Sams (18), Aaron Bodager (12), Wajid Aminu (12) and Romelo Banks (10).
- Chris Davenport dished out a program single game record 13 assists on the night for the Ospreys, who had more assists than turnovers for the second straight game.
- Anthony Tarke scored 23 points to lead a trio of Highlanders in double figures, while Tim Coleman chipped in a 12 point/10 rebound double-double effort in the loss.
GAME CAPSULE
First Half Trends
- The Highlanders got out of the gates quickly, outscoring UNF 13-3 to open the game... Chris Jenkins hit three straight treys to lead the NJIT charge.
- NJIT maintained a double digit advantage to the midway point of the period, capitalizing on UNF miscues for 9 points
- The Ospreys slowly began climbing back into the contest and eventually tied the score at 22-22 with 6:31 left in the half following a 16-4 run.
- North Florida closed the opening stanza on a 19-0 surge, holding the Highlanders scoreless over the final 5:15.
- Bodager, who finished with 4 treys on the night, got the run started with a three-pointer and added another later, while Sams converted a 4-point play and Aaron Horne dropped in a three to cap the rally.
- UNF owned a 43-26 lead at the halftime break.
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Second Half Trends
- Banks opened the second half with a dunk, before NJIT attempted a comeback using a 15-8 run over the next 7 minutes of action.
- The Highlanders closed the Osprey margin to 11 points (69-58) with 5:46 remaining in the game but UNF answered with a 13-4 spurt that featured back-to-back treys by Moore and another triple for Bodager to put the game out of reach.
- A late 8-2 run pushed the UNF lead over 20 as the Ospreys cruised to the comfortable home victory.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- UNF avenged an early loss at NJIT, which is the Highlanders only ASUN win of the season
- Ospreys have now won back-to-back games following a three-game skid
- North Florida outrebounded NJIT, 46-34, marking the 17th game this year they have won the battle of the boards
- Davenport's record setting assist performance pushed his career total over 300 Â becoming just the 5th UNF player to reach that mark.
SAY WHAT...
"We were sluggish to start the game but once we got things going defensively, we were able to play with tremendous energy on both ends of the floor. One thing that has become very evident with this team recently is the deep connection that the players have with each other. It was a great team performance and we continue to build and focus on being the best team that we can be." -- Head coach Matthew Driscoll
NEXT UP
- North Florida wraps up its current three-game home stand on Saturday at 7 p.m. against USC Upstate. The Ospreys will recognize their senior class (Dallas Moore, Chris Davenport, Aaron Bodager) in a pregame ceremony. Following the Upstate tilt, UNF's final home game will come Thursday, Feb. 23 versus crosstown rival Jacksonville.
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Score: North Florida 91, NJITÂ 69
Records: North Florida (11-16, 6-4 ASUN) | NJIT (9-17, 1-9 ASUN)
Location: UNF Arena (Jacksonville, Fla.)
The Short Story: The North Florida basketball team made a season best 13 three-pointers and held NJIT scoreless for the final five minutes of the first half en route to claiming a 91-69 victory on Thursday night at UNF Arena. All five starters scored in double figures for the Ospreys led by 28 points by Dallas Moore.
GAMEDAY MEDIA CENTER
Final Boxscore PDF | Full Game Book
OPENING TIP
- Dallas Moore netted the 51st 20-point outing of his career finishing with a game high 28 points including a 5-for-7 performance from long distance. Moore also went 7-of-8 from the FT line and handed out 3 assists.
- The other four starters for UNF also reached double digits: Garrett Sams (18), Aaron Bodager (12), Wajid Aminu (12) and Romelo Banks (10).
- Chris Davenport dished out a program single game record 13 assists on the night for the Ospreys, who had more assists than turnovers for the second straight game.
- Anthony Tarke scored 23 points to lead a trio of Highlanders in double figures, while Tim Coleman chipped in a 12 point/10 rebound double-double effort in the loss.
GAME CAPSULE
First Half Trends
- The Highlanders got out of the gates quickly, outscoring UNF 13-3 to open the game... Chris Jenkins hit three straight treys to lead the NJIT charge.
- NJIT maintained a double digit advantage to the midway point of the period, capitalizing on UNF miscues for 9 points
- The Ospreys slowly began climbing back into the contest and eventually tied the score at 22-22 with 6:31 left in the half following a 16-4 run.
- North Florida closed the opening stanza on a 19-0 surge, holding the Highlanders scoreless over the final 5:15.
- Bodager, who finished with 4 treys on the night, got the run started with a three-pointer and added another later, while Sams converted a 4-point play and Aaron Horne dropped in a three to cap the rally.
- UNF owned a 43-26 lead at the halftime break.
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Second Half Trends
- Banks opened the second half with a dunk, before NJIT attempted a comeback using a 15-8 run over the next 7 minutes of action.
- The Highlanders closed the Osprey margin to 11 points (69-58) with 5:46 remaining in the game but UNF answered with a 13-4 spurt that featured back-to-back treys by Moore and another triple for Bodager to put the game out of reach.
- A late 8-2 run pushed the UNF lead over 20 as the Ospreys cruised to the comfortable home victory.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- UNF avenged an early loss at NJIT, which is the Highlanders only ASUN win of the season
- Ospreys have now won back-to-back games following a three-game skid
- North Florida outrebounded NJIT, 46-34, marking the 17th game this year they have won the battle of the boards
- Davenport's record setting assist performance pushed his career total over 300 Â becoming just the 5th UNF player to reach that mark.
SAY WHAT...
"We were sluggish to start the game but once we got things going defensively, we were able to play with tremendous energy on both ends of the floor. One thing that has become very evident with this team recently is the deep connection that the players have with each other. It was a great team performance and we continue to build and focus on being the best team that we can be." -- Head coach Matthew Driscoll
NEXT UP
- North Florida wraps up its current three-game home stand on Saturday at 7 p.m. against USC Upstate. The Ospreys will recognize their senior class (Dallas Moore, Chris Davenport, Aaron Bodager) in a pregame ceremony. Following the Upstate tilt, UNF's final home game will come Thursday, Feb. 23 versus crosstown rival Jacksonville.
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