University of North Florida Athletics

Men's Basketball Welcomes Florida A&M on Thursday Night

By: North Florida Athletics

Men's Basketball | 11/28/2018 12:19:00 PM

OPENING TIP – The North Florida men's basketball team hosts in-state foe Florida A&M on Thursday night (8 p.m.) in just the second home game of the year for the Ospreys. The game is a doubleheader contest with the UNF women's team tipping off at 5:30 p.m.. In addition, the games have been designated as Military Appreciation Night with discounted tickets available for military members and their families.

GAME DAY CENTRAL
WHAT: North Florida vs Florida A&M
WHERE: UNF Arena (5,800)
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 29 - 8:00 PM (ET)
THE SERIES: UNF leads 5-2
LAST MEETING: Dec. 11, 2017 | The Ospreys posted a 101-89 road victory at Florida A&M led by 21 points and 8 assists from Ivan Gandia-Rosa and 20 points for Garrett Sams | #BirdsofTrey connected on 16 three-pointers in the game | Marcus Barham netted 30 in a losing cause for FAMU

FOLLOWING THE ACTION
TV/WEB: ESPN+ ($)
LIVESTATS: UNFOspreys.com
TWITTER: @OspreyMBB

ABOUT NORTH FLORIDA (2-5 / 0-0 ASUN)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes

ABOUT FLORIDA A&M (2-4 / 0-0 MEAC)
Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes

NOTABLE
- North Florida has won four straight at home including a 95-83 decision vs Edward Waters in the home debut on Nov. 14
- Ospreys have taken the last five meetings with the Rattlers and are 2-1 in the series at UNF Arena
- Last year's 101-89 score marked the highest point total in the series
- UNF is 5-0 under HC Matthew Driscoll against FAMU
- A win on Thursday would mark the 150th victory in Driscoll's 10-year tenure at North Florida
- UNF owns a 19-10 all-time mark against current members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
- Noah Horchler is coming off his fourth double-double of the season on Tuesday night at Florida, finishing with 16 pts & 10 rebs

**NOTE: North Florida Athletics will implement walk-through metal detectors at all entrances of UNF Arena on game days beginning with Thursday's basketball doubleheader. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the games as the new entrance process could require some additional time. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

UP NEXT
The Ospreys return to the road for their third game in five days, playing at Charleston Southern on Saturday

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Players Mentioned

#10 Ivan Gandia-Rosa: G; 6' 1"; Junior; Sport Management

#0 Noah Horchler: F; 6' 8"; Junior; Criminal Justice

#11 Garrett Sams: G/F; 6' 7"; Junior; Sport Management

Players Mentioned

#10 Ivan Gandia-Rosa
: 6' 1"; Junior; Sport Management
: G

#0 Noah Horchler
: 6' 8"; Junior; Criminal Justice
: F

#11 Garrett Sams
: 6' 7"; Junior; Sport Management
: G/F

Players Mentioned

#10 Ivan Gandia-Rosa

#0 Noah Horchler

#11 Garrett Sams

Players Mentioned

#10 Ivan Gandia-Rosa

#0 Noah Horchler

#11 Garrett Sams