University of North Florida
0-1,0-0ASUN
Florida State
2-0,0-0ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Florida | 18 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 63 |
| Florida St. | 19 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 74 |
11/5/2026 1:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – North Florida women's basketball (0-1) opened its 2026-27 season on the road Thursday morning, falling to in-state opponent Florida State (2-0), 74-63, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.
Sophomore forward Dezuray McGill led the Ospreys with 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, adding five rebounds. Junior guard Jamisyn Stinson followed with 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds, shooting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc and 5-of-6 from the free throw line.
Senior guard Alexa Washington rounded out the double-digit scorers for North Florida with 11 points, connecting on three triples while adding three assists. Freshman forward Belle Ratliff contributed seven points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in her first ever collegiate game. Transfer junior guard Brianna Mead added six points and a team-high five assists in her Osprey debut.
North Florida finished shooting 35% from the field and 30% from three-point range, connecting on nine triples. The Ospreys also recorded 18 assists on 22 made field goals and shot 83% from the free throw line.
The Ospreys battled Florida State throughout the opening quarter, trailing by just one point, 19-18, heading into the second period. North Florida responded with a 25-point second quarter, outscoring the Seminoles 25-8 to take a 43-27 advantage into halftime.
Florida State answered with a 26-12 third quarter to cut North Florida's lead to two, 55-53, entering the final period. The Seminoles outscored the Ospreys 21-8 in the fourth quarter to secure the 74-63 victory.
North Florida returns to action Saturday in their first home game of the season at UNF Arena against Palm Beach Atlantic at 12:30 p.m.
GAME NOTES
- Dezuray McGill led North Florida with 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting, adding five rebounds.
- Jamisyn Stinson recorded 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds, connecting on three three-pointers.
- Alexa Washington added 11 points, including three triples, to give UNF three double-digit scorers.
- Brianna Mead dished out a team-high five assists in her North Florida debut.
- North Florida recorded 18 assists on 22 made field goals.
- The Ospreys outscored Florida State 25-8 in the second quarter and held a 16-point halftime lead.
- North Florida shot 83% from the free throw line, converting 10 of its 12 attempts.
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