JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's basketball will host its first home game of the season against Trinity Baptist on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m., in UNF Arena.
Thursday's home-opening matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN+. Updates for the game will be made through live stats, as well as on Twitter at OspreyWBB and on Instagram at OspreysWBB.
FROM THE JUMP
- The Ospreys are coming off scoring the most points against a Power Five opponent since playing Auburn early in the 2021 season.
- Jayla Adams was the Ospreys' top scorer in the season opener against Florida, as she matched her career high of 14 points.
- She also put up five assists, which led the team, along with four rebounds in the road game.
- Alexa Washington had one of the best UNF freshman debuts in recent history with an efficient 13 points in 24 minutes played.
- She also shot .625 (5-for-8) from the field and .500 (3-for-6) from the three-point line against the Gators.
- Sarah Taub was the second UNF player with over 30 minutes played making an impact on the court earlier this week with 10 points at UF.
- Selma Eklund looks to make more of an impact this season after gaining the first start of her career with four points and four boards on Monday.
SCOUTING REPORT
- Trinity Baptist enters the matchup with a 2-2 record with a 0-1 record on the road.
- They defeated Beacon and Eccclesia, but were defeated by Warner and Crowley's Ridge.
- The Eagles are also under a first-year head coach in Alishia Lewis.
- TBC was 9-16 last season with a 5-7 record in conference play, including a 112-38 loss to UNF.
- Three players are averaging double-digits for the Eagles, including Madlyn Touze at 19.3 PPG.
- She also leads the team in rebounds (14.3) and blocks (1.8) per game through four games.
- Emma Parrish is another key player averaging 11.5 PPG and 6.0 APG.
AN OSPREY WIN AGAINST TBC WOULD...
- Be head coach Erika Lambert's first win at UNF.
- Continue undefeated streak with fifth consecutive win against the Eagles.
- Extend home-opening wins streak to eight straight seasons dating back to 2016.
PROJECTED UNF STARTING FIVE (BASED ON LAST GAME)
G -
Jayla Adams (14.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 5.0 APG)
G -
Lyric Swann (9.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 2.0 APG)
G -
Sarah Taub (10.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.0 APG)
F -
Selma Eklund (4.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.0 APG)
F -
Emma Broermann (0.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.0 APG)
LAST TIME VS. TRINITY BAPTIST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's basketball (3-5) showed out with numerous exceptional performances, as nine student-athletes matched or surpassed season-high marks in either points, rebounds or assists, in a win against Trinity Baptist (3-7), 112-38, on Friday evening at the UNF Arena.
LAST 5 vs. THE EAGLES
Date Result Location
12/12/15 W, 97-30 Jacksonville, Fla.
11/13/18 W, 99-40 Jacksonville, Fla.
11/13/21 W, 126-31 Jacksonville, Fla.
12/09/22 W, 112-38 Jacksonville, Fla.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Ospreys will play another game at home against Florida Atlantic on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in UNF Arena.