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Miles scores 20 as North Florida defeats Jacksonville 77-73

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, Jasai Miles played a pivotal role in leading the North Florida Ospreys to a narrow victory against the Jacksonville Dolphins, finishing the game with 20 points in a 77-73 win.

Miles executed an impressive shooting performance, hitting 5 of his 11 attempts from the field and making 3 out of 6 from three-point range. He was also perfect from the charity stripe, going 7 for 7. The victory improved the Ospreys’ overall record to 15-14 and their conference standing in the Atlantic Sun to 8-8.

Supporting Miles, Nate Lliteras contributed 12 points, though he had a tougher game with a shooting percentage of 4 for 14. He also managed to secure six rebounds. Jaylen Smith showcased his shooting prowess as well, contributing another 12 points and converting 4 of his 5 attempts from beyond the arc.

On the opposing side, Kendall Munson was the standout for the Dolphins, posting 22 points alongside 11 rebounds. His teammate Robert McCray matched his effort with another 22 points, providing a strong offensive presence for Jacksonville. Zach Bell rounded out the scoring for the Dolphins with a solid performance, tallying 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals.

With this thrilling win, North Florida continues to build momentum as they navigate through their season.