UNF baseball captures ASUN Graphite Division title

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UNF baseball captures ASUN Graphite Division title

UNF baseball captures ASUN Graphite Division title

UNF baseball earned a division championship Thursday as the Ospreys gear up for the ASUN Championship.

UNF baseball captures ASUN Graphite Division title

UNF baseball earned a division championship Thursday as the Ospreys gear up for the ASUN Championship.

The University of North Florida Ospreys are making noise on the diamond, and they just added some serious hardware to their collection. On Thursday, UNF baseball clinched the ASUN Graphite Division regular-season championship with a thrilling come-from-behind 6-5 victory over West Georgia at Harmon Stadium. It's a milestone moment for the program, marking their first-ever division title in the ASUN conference.

Here's how the magic happened: The Ospreys found themselves trailing late, but they didn't blink. In the bottom of the seventh inning, back-to-back RBI groundouts from Sean Benjamin and Gialdri Gomez brought home the tying and go-ahead runs, flipping the script in dramatic fashion. Closer John Costa then shut the door, nailing down his second save of the season to seal the win.

This championship isn't just a trophy—it's a testament to UNF's growth. Their 20 conference wins are the most for the program since moving to NCAA Division I back in 2005-06, showing just how far this team has come. For fans and players alike, it's a moment to savor as they gear up for the postseason.

But the road doesn't get easier. The ASUN Championship kicks off May 19 in DeLand, and while UNF's Graphite Division title is a big deal, it doesn't automatically lock in a top seed. Those seeds are determined by a combination of division standings and NCAA RPI rankings. Currently, the Ospreys (29-22, 20-8) hold a higher RPI than the three teams battling for the top spot in the Gold Division—Central Arkansas, Lipscomb, and North Alabama. That race is still wide open, and every game counts as the tournament approaches.

For now, the Ospreys can celebrate a historic achievement. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a good underdog story, this team is proving they have the grit and talent to compete at the highest level. Keep your eyes on DeLand—UNF might just be writing the next chapter of their championship run.

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