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Miles scores 20 points as North Florida defeats Jacksonville 77-73.

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In Jacksonville, Florida, Jasai Miles played a pivotal role in North Florida’s victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins in a thrilling contest, finishing with 20 points and leading the Ospreys to a 77-73 win on Thursday evening.

Miles was efficient in his shooting, making 5 of his 11 attempts from the field, including 3 out of 6 from beyond the arc, and he capitalized on every opportunity at the charity stripe, hitting all 7 of his free-throw attempts. He was instrumental in helping the Ospreys improve their record to 15 wins and 14 losses, along with a conference record of 8 wins and 8 losses in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Support for the Ospreys came from Nate Lliteras, who contributed 12 points despite shooting 4 of 14 and struggling a bit from 3-point range with 2 made out of 8. He also collected six rebounds, showing his versatility on the court. Additionally, Jaylen Smith had a strong performance, scoring 12 points with an impressive 4 out of 5 shooting from deep.

On the other side, Kendall Munson led the Dolphins with a double-double, scoring 22 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. His team partner, Robert McCray, matched Munson’s point total with also 22 points, while Zach Bell added a solid contribution of 12 points, alongside six rebounds and two steals, but it wasn’t enough to overcome North Florida’s determined effort.

This game showcased an exciting clash between the two teams, with both sides putting forth impressive performances, highlighting the competitive spirit of the Atlantic Sun Conference.