Men’s Basketball Has Three-Game Winning Streak Snapped at JU

Wednesday, February 23

Jacksonville, Fla.

7 p.m.

University of North Florida

10-19,6-9ASUN

Jacksonville

19-8,11-4ASUN

North Florida

Jacksonville

jonathan aybar standing at the free throw line

Jonathan Aybar tied a career high with four blocks.

Photo by: Jeremiah Wilson

Men’s Basketball Has Three-Game Winning Streak Snapped at JU

2/23/2022 9:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida men's basketball found itself in an early hole that it couldn't get out of as the Ospreys (10-19, 6-9 ASUN) had their three-game winning streak snapped at Jacksonville (19-8, 11-4 ASUN) Wednesday, Feb. 23.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
1st Half

JU got off to an early lead and never looked back in the first half, taking a 39-20 lead into the break … the Dolphins started off the game on a 12-0 run … Jonathan Aybar paced the Ospreys with seven points, although UNF was held 0-for-8 from long range and JU controlled play in the paint.

2nd Half

North Florida's deficit became larger just minutes into the second half as JU continued to control the rebounding battle, while holding UNF at bay from long range … UNF didn't hit a three-point until the 8:39 mark as JU pulled away.

BY THE NUMBERS
UNF

Jadyn Parker | 9 points, 5 rebounds
Jonathan Aybar | 7 points, 2 rebounds, 4 blocks

Kevion Nolan | 17 points, 5 assists
Osayi Osifo | 15 points, 10 rebounds
Mike Marsh | 10 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist

NOTABLES

UNF was held to a season-low one three-pointer.
Jarius Hicklen was held below double-digit points for the first time in 11 games.
It was UNF's largest margin of defeat this year.
Aybar tied a career high with four blocks.

COACH DRISCOLL'S COMMENTS