JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In an exciting matchup on Thursday evening, North Florida triumphed over Bellarmine with a score of 95-88, propelled by Jasai Miles’ impressive performance, who netted 22 points.

Miles also contributed significantly on the boards, securing eight rebounds for the Ospreys, who now hold a record of 13-11 and are 6-5 in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Kamrin Oriol supported the team’s efforts with 21 points, shooting an impressive 5 of 8 from three-point range and converting all six of his free throws, along with five rebounds. Liam Murphy added to the scoring spree, contributing 16 points by hitting 4 of 7 shots from the floor, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, and perfecting all five attempts from the charity stripe while grabbing seven rebounds.

On the other hand, the Knights, who are now encountering a challenging season with a record of 3-21 and 0-11 in conference play, were led by Jack Karasinski’s standout performance, scoring 28 points. Billy Smith also had a solid outing with 14 points and six assists, while Kenyon Goodin added 12 points, five assists, and two steals. Unfortunately for Bellarmine, this defeat marks their 14th consecutive loss.

Looking ahead, both teams will be back in action on Saturday, with North Florida set to host FGCU, while Bellarmine will be on the road facing Jacksonville.