Saturday, January 2
Jacksonville, Fla.
2 p.m.
University of North Florida
3-5,1-0ASUN
90
vs
73
Stetson
2-4,0-1ASUN
1
2
3
4
F
Stetson
11
19
20
23
73
North Florida
22
20
23
25
90
Team Stats
Stet
UNF
FG%
.377
.567
3FG%
.364
.462
FT%
.789
.769
RB
29
37
TO
19
19
STL
12
10
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
8
3FGM
5
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
F
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Team Attack Leads Ospreys to ASUN Opening Win
1/2/2021 5:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
JACKSONVILLEÂ - With four players in double figures, North Florida women's basketball opened up ASUN play with a 90-73 victory against Stetson on Saturday afternoon.
North Florida used a 10-2 run in the second quarter to give the Ospreys their biggest lead at that point and they never looked back.
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INSIDE THE GAME
What's Next
North Florida looks to sweep the series against Stetson on Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Ospreys of the Game
- Jazz Bond | game-high 23 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Marissa Mackins | 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 ast, 4 steals
- Summah Evans | 17 pts, 8 rebounds, 5 ast
- Rhetta Moore | 14 pts, 6 ast
Turning Point
North Florida used a 10-2 run in the second quarter to give the Ospreys their biggest lead at that point and they never looked back.Â
FROM THE TOP
"This was a really nice team win for this group. We were balanced and efficient on the offensive end and we did just enough on the defensive end to get the win. We are continuing to grow and get better and that's what we want to see." - head coach Darrick GibbsINSIDE THE GAME
- Stetson scored the first bucket of the game, but from there the Ospreys took control of the game. UNF used a 9-1 run to lead 14-6 and cause a Hatter timeout.Â
- North Florida went on to allow just five points for the last five minutes as it lead 22-11 after one.
- The visitors pulled to within eight on a pair of threes, however the Ospreys went on a 10-2 run to take its biggest advantage of the game at 35-19. Stetson outscored North Florida down the stretch, but the hosts owned a 42-30 edge at the break. The 42 first-half points were a season-high for UNF.
- Stetson went on a 10-4 run to pull within 49-40 before the Ospreys went on a 9-2 stretch to lead 58-42 and eventually pushed their lead to 65-47. The Hatters hit three free throws to make it 65-50 after three.
- Despite being held to North Florida to just two field goals in the final 2:05, the Ospreys kept their distance. Stetson pulled to within 12, twice in the final frame and each time UNF answered to thwart the attempt.
Osprey Fast Breaks
- It is the first time since 2012 that North Florida won an ASUN opener.
- The 90 points are the second most against a conference opponent. UNF scored 91 against former ASUN member, USC Upstate, in 2011.
- UNF scored 20 or more points in every quarter of the game.
- The Ospreys owned a 37-29 advantage off the glass and a 17-14 edge in second chance points.
- North Florida hit a season-high 34 field goals and shot 56.7 percent from the floor which was the best against Division I opponent.Â
- Lead by six helpers from Moore and five from Evans, UNF dished out a season-best 23 assists. Of the nine players that saw time, seven had at least one dish.
- Mackins began the game going 5-for-5 from the field including 3-for-3 from long range.
What's Next
North Florida looks to sweep the series against Stetson on Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
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