Ospreys Drop Saturday Tilt With Georgia Southern

Saturday, November 9

Jacksonville, Fla.

1 p.m.

University of North Florida

1-2,0-0ASUN

Georgia Southern

2-0,0-0Sun Belt

Ga. Southern

North Florida

Kaila Rougier dribbling up the court against Georgia Southern

Rougier paced the Ospreys with 15 points.

11/9/2024 3:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Kaila Rougier Paces UNF With 15 Points

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Despite double-digit scoring performances from four Ospreys (1-2) and a second half spurt that saw the Ospreys outscore Georgia Southern (2-0), an early deficit was too much to overcome as North Florida dropped a Saturday matinee matchup, 81-65, Nov. 9.

FINAL | Georgia Southern 81, UNF 65

Beyond the Box Score
North Florida's Jazmine Spencer had a strong showing in the first half, posting 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting to pace North Florida. Not far behind was Jasmynne Gibson, who earned the start and notched seven first half points and a game-high five boards through 20 minutes. Despite that, Georgia Southern shot 50 percent from the floor to take a double-digit lead into halftime.

The Ospreys found some traction to start the second half, with Kaila Rougier draining a three-pointer and following with a layup. North Florida would shoot 8-for-12 from the field in the third quarter while eventually going on a 10-2 run over a span of 3:47.

The run helped UNF cut Georgia Southern's largest lead in half. After trailing by as much as 24 in the first, a Helena Rafnsdottir free throw brought UNF within single digits with over six minutes to go. Georgia Southern would get a few important three-pointers to rattle in as the Eagles held on late.

Leaders By the Numbers
UNF

Jazmine Spencer | 13 points, 3-for-7 three-pointers
Jasmynne Gibson | 12 points, 8 rebounds
Kaila Rougier | 15 points
Sarah Taub | 10 points, 5 rebounds

Georgia Southern

Indya Green | 17 points
Nicole Gwynn | 17 points

Notes

This was the third-ever meeting between the two teams
Four Ospreys tallied double-digit scoring performances
North Florida outscored Georgia Southern, 42-39, in the second half

Coach's Thoughts

.@coach_elambert with her thoughts on the Ospreys' performance against Georgia Southern. pic.twitter.com/MTg2iExJUV
— UNF Women's Basketball (@OspreyWBB) November 9, 2024