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Jacksonville Dolphins Edge North Florida Ospreys 63-56

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Swisher Gymnasium

Jacksonville Dolphins 63, North Florida Ospreys 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won North Florida Ospreys vs Jacksonville Dolphins?

Jacksonville Dolphins beat North Florida Ospreys 63-56 at Swisher Gymnasium on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in North Florida Ospreys vs Jacksonville Dolphins?

Jacksonville Dolphins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Jacksonville Dolphins secured a narrow victory over the North Florida Ospreys with a final score of 63-56. This game was particularly significant as it marked the Dolphins' first win against the Ospreys in their last three meetings, having lost to them twice in the previous season. The Dolphins improved their home record to 11-17, while the Ospreys fell to 6-22 overall.

Both teams entered the game struggling, with the Dolphins on a four-game losing streak and the Ospreys having lost their last two. Jacksonville's recent form showed a 4-6 record over their last ten games, with an average of 71.4 points scored and 70.6 points allowed. In contrast, North Florida had a similar 4-6 record but with a significantly higher scoring average of 86.5 points, though they also allowed an average of 91.5 points per game during that stretch.

At home, the Dolphins had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while the Ospreys managed a 2-3 record in their last five away games. This matchup took place at Swisher Gymnasium, where Jacksonville has historically performed better than North Florida.

The game was characterized by a series of scoring plays that kept the contest close. Key moments included Jason Thirdkill Jr. making a crucial three-point jumper that extended Jacksonville's lead to 59-53 in the second half. The Dolphins maintained their advantage through free throws, with Thirdkill contributing to the final points that sealed the victory.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have been dealing with challenges throughout the season, impacting their overall performance.

The betting market had Jacksonville favored by 7.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 153.5. The home team's moneyline was priced at -325, while North Florida's was at +260, reflecting the perceived disparity in team strength.

Conditions for the game were typical for a mid-February matchup, with both teams looking to improve their standings as the season progresses. Viewers were advised to watch for the Dolphins' defensive adjustments and the Ospreys' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, particularly from beyond the arc, as they had shown a propensity for high-scoring games despite their recent struggles.

Overall, the game showcased the resilience of the Jacksonville Dolphins, who managed to halt their losing streak and gain a much-needed victory against a familiar rival.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsJAX -7.5 153.5 o -110 / u -110 North Florida Ospreys +260 · Jacksonville Dolphins -325

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Leaders

  • PointsJason Thirdkill Jr.19Jacksonville Dolphins
  • AssistsChris Lockett Jr.3Jacksonville Dolphins
  • ReboundsJason Thirdkill Jr.9Jacksonville Dolphins
  • PointsKamrin Oriol16North Florida Ospreys
  • AssistsDalton Gayman4North Florida Ospreys
  • ReboundsKent Jackson9North Florida Ospreys

Recent form

Jacksonville Dolphins

Last 10: 4-6Streak L471.4 scored · 70.6 allowed per game3-2 at home

  • L62-67at Stetson HattersFeb 12
  • L73-87at West Georgia WolvesFeb 7
  • L84-93at Queens University RoyalsFeb 6
  • L49-68vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesJan 31
  • W70-65vs Lipscomb BisonsJan 30
  • W81-76vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 24
  • L70-77vs Bellarmine KnightsJan 23
  • W90-68at North Alabama LionsJan 17
  • L60-62at Central Arkansas BearsJan 16
  • W75-43vs West Georgia WolvesJan 10

North Florida Ospreys

Last 10: 4-6Streak L286.5 scored · 91.5 allowed per game2-3 away

  • L81-90at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 12
  • L72-91at Queens University RoyalsFeb 7
  • W81-73at West Georgia WolvesFeb 6
  • L94-100vs Lipscomb BisonsJan 31
  • L77-84vs Stetson HattersJan 30
  • W117-114vs Bellarmine KnightsJan 24
  • W87-85vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 23
  • L69-98at Central Arkansas BearsJan 17
  • W105-91at North Alabama LionsJan 16
  • L82-89vs Queens University RoyalsJan 10

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Austin Peay22-9+115-3
Central Arkansas22-12+115-3
Queens University21-14213-5
Lipscomb19-13312-6
Florida Gulf Coast16-1878-10
West Georgia15-1768-10
Bellarmine13-1987-11
Jacksonville12-2087-11
Stetson12-2187-11
Eastern Kentucky11-2177-11
North Florida7-25105-13
North Alabama9-21104-14

Box score

StatNorth Florida OspreysJacksonville Dolphins
Field goals23-5122-51
Field goal %4543
Three-pointers7-198-23
Three-point %3735
Free throws3-611-14
Free throw %5079
Rebounds2825
Offensive rebounds97
Defensive rebounds1918
Assists119
Steals37
Blocks04
Turnovers138
Team turnovers01
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers817
Fast-break points96
Points in the paint3024
Fouls1211
Largest lead39
Lead changes22
Time in front492

How the scoring went

  1. 1st Half20-23Trey Cady makes layup
  2. 1st Half20-25Jaylen Jones makes 15-foot jumper
  3. 1st Half20-27Charles Caporaso makes layup
  4. 1st Half23-27Kamrin Oriol makes 28-foot three point jumper
  5. 1st Half23-28Charles Caporaso makes free throw 2 of 2
  6. 1st Half23-30Evan Sterck makes 15-foot jumper
  7. 1st Half26-30Kent Jackson makes 31-foot three point jumper
  8. 1st Half26-32Donovan Rivers makes layup (Jaylen Jones assists)
  9. 2nd Half28-32Kent Jackson makes layup
  10. 2nd Half28-33Donovan Rivers makes free throw 2 of 2
  11. 2nd Half31-33Mason Lee makes 32-foot three point jumper (Kent Jackson assists)
  12. 2nd Half31-35Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes layup
  13. 2nd Half31-38Hayden Wood makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Jones assists)
  14. 2nd Half31-40Jaylen Jones makes layup
  15. 2nd Half33-40Dalton Gayman makes layup
  16. 2nd Half35-40Kamrin Oriol makes layup
  17. 2nd Half35-41Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  18. 2nd Half35-42Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
  19. 2nd Half37-42Kamrin Oriol makes layup
  20. 2nd Half39-42Nestor Dyachok makes layup (Kamrin Oriol assists)
  21. 2nd Half42-42Kamrin Oriol makes 34-foot three point jumper
  22. 2nd Half42-45Evan Sterck makes 32-foot three point jumper
  23. 2nd Half44-45Mason Lee makes layup (Dalton Gayman assists)
  24. 2nd Half46-45Kamrin Oriol makes 15-foot jumper
  25. 2nd Half48-45Kamrin Oriol makes layup
  26. 2nd Half48-47Donovan Rivers makes layup
  27. 2nd Half48-50Evan Sterck makes 26-foot three point jumper (Hayden Wood assists)
  28. 2nd Half48-51Donovan Rivers makes free throw 1 of 2
  29. 2nd Half48-52Donovan Rivers makes free throw 2 of 2
  30. 2nd Half48-54Evan Sterck makes 8-foot jumper
  31. 2nd Half51-54Kent Jackson makes 31-foot three point jumper (Mason Lee assists)
  32. 2nd Half53-54Dalton Gayman makes layup (BJ Plummer assists)
  33. 2nd Half53-56Chris Lockett Jr. makes layup (Donovan Rivers assists)
  34. 2nd Half53-59Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes 30-foot three point jumper (Evan Sterck assists)
  35. 2nd Half55-59Kent Jackson makes layup (Dalton Gayman assists)
  36. 2nd Half56-59Dalton Gayman makes free throw 2 of 2
  37. 2nd Half56-60Evan Sterck makes free throw 1 of 2
  38. 2nd Half56-61Evan Sterck makes free throw 2 of 2
  39. 2nd Half56-62Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  40. 2nd Half56-63Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Jacksonville Dolphins, below favours North Florida Ospreys.

Venue

  • Swisher GymnasiumJacksonville, FL
  • Attendance908
  • OfficialsMarcus Gossard, Adam James, Byron Rosier

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