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JU hires Tara Singleton as new women’s lacrosse coach

The Dolphins moved quickly to fill their vacancy, hiring Tara Singleton as just the second head women's lacrosse coach in program history.

JU women’s lacrosse coach Mindy McCord leaving for USF

Longtime women’s lacrosse coach Mindy McCord is leaving the program she built at Jacksonville University for a chance to do the same at USF.

JU women’s lacrosse looking to keep ‘good energy’ going in NCAA tournament

After winning the ASUN conference championship, the #17 JU Dolphins are looking to take it to the next level in the NCAA tournament, starting Friday.

JU women’s lacrosse to face Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament

After winning the ASUN Championship for the eighth time, the Jacksonville University Dolphins will face Stanford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

National champion youth wheelchair basketball team show JU players their skills

Local national champion youth wheelchair basketball players gave Jacksonville University men’s basketball players a little lesson on Monday.

‘Devastated’: JU mourns women’s soccer player who died in crash that injured 7 teammates

Stephanie Davis, a freshman on the Jacksonville University women’s soccer team, was killed in a crash Sunday in Baker County that also injured seven teammates.

Runaway Rumble: JU dominates UNF for season sweep, 71-39

For the first time since 1971, Jacksonville University completed an undefeated home season, and they did it with an impressive 71-39 win over cross-town rivals UNF to complete a sweep in the River City Rumble Wednesday night at a packed Swisher Gymnasium.

It’s go time: JU, UNF ready for River City Rumble

It is time for the River City Rumble. JU and UNF are ready to renew their annual rivalry Saturday.

Good starts for JU men’s, women’s basketball teams

It was a good start for the JU men's and women's basketball teams.

Plenty of new faces, but optimism running high for JU men’s, women’s hoops teams

The Jacksonville University men’s and women’s basketball teams are a week from tipoff. There may be a few nerves, but there are lot more new faces than anything.

Priya Gilmore-Matthews, former area girls hoops star, daughter of NBA hall of famer, dies

Priya Gilmore-Matthews, daughter of NBA hall of famer Artis Gilmore and a former high school and college basketball star, died unexpectedly this week. She was 44.

JU’s Cinderella baseball season ends with loss to Virginia; Gators walloped by South Alabama

Jacksonville University’s Cinderella run through the college baseball postseason ended with a 13-8 loss to Virginia in the Columbia Regional.

College baseball: Florida falls, FSU wins in opening game of regional play

It’s a big day for college baseball teams with an eye on three of those locally. Florida, Florida State and Jacksonville University begin regional play Friday. Here's what you need to know about those games.

Local connections strong on regional-bound JU baseball team

Recognize some of those names on the roster? The JU baseball roster is dotted with players who grew up right here on the First Coast and now get the chance to represent Jacksonville on a national stage.

‘This is a Cinderella story:’ JU will face Old Dominion in baseball tourney opener

The Jacksonville University baseball team will start its NCAA baseball tournament in the Columbia, S.C. region and face top-seeded Old Dominion (42-14) on Friday night at 7.

Cinderella Dolphins await assignment in NCAA baseball regionals

In the history of Jacksonville sports, there are a few teams who wore the title of Cinderella particularly well. The 1970 Jacksonville University basketball team. The 1996 Jaguars. And now, you can add the 2021 JU baseball team to the list.

JU baseball tries to keep Cinderella run going in ASUN final four

After an injury-riddled 12-32 regular season, the Jacksonville University Dolphins upset the top seed in the ASUN tournament to keep their NCAA hopes alive.

JU pulls huge upset, beats Florida Gulf Coast 17-1 to advance in ASUN tourney

Needing a win to keep their season alive, Jacksonville University enjoyed their biggest offensive explosion of the year to keep their postseason going.

Returning to JU is ‘full-circle’ for former hoops star Dee Brown

Dee Brown, the former Bolles and JU basketball star turned NBA Slam Dunk champion and former pro coach, was hired this week to help the program across a number of different categories.

Back to school: JU hires former hoops star Dee Brown

One of Jacksonville University’s most recognizable basketball names is making a return to campus.

Jordan Mincy the ‘right person’ to help rebuild JU basketball brand

Jordan Mincy was introduced as the new men's basketball coach at JU on Friday. Mincy vowed to JU players on Friday that they would win and be a part of a program that they’re proud to call their own. And he wants former JU players to be a part of the new era coming in. Gilmore led JU to the 1970 national championship game and later became an NBA hall of famer. And there’s a lot of good coaches, but it’s about finding the right person for your place, and Jordan’s that.”

JU fills basketball vacancy with Gators assistant Jordan Mincy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University is filling its basketball vacancy with a coach from just down the road in Gainesville. Jordan Mincy, an assistant at the University of Florida, is the Dolphins new head basketball coach, the school announced on Thursday. Mincy, 34, spent the past six seasons as an assistant on Mike White’s coaching staff at Florida. “I can’t wait to get to work as we start writing the next chapter in Jacksonville basketball history,” Mincy said in a release. Jasick was hired in 2014 to replace Cliff Warren, the most successful coach in JU history.

JU fires men’s basketball coach Tony Jasick

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University shook things up in its men’s basketball program Monday, firing coach Tony Jasick. Jasick just completed his seventh season with the Dolphins. JU went 11-13 this season and didn’t compete in the conference tournament due to COVID-19 precautionary procedures. “First I want to thank Tony for his many years of service to this program, these young men and to this University,” said athletic director Alex Ricker-Gilbert. What we have in front of us is an opportunity to embrace our role as Jacksonville’s University, to build upon the strong foundation of our rich basketball history.”Jasick was hired in 2014 to replace Cliff Warren, the most successful coach in JU history.

Former JU All-American baseball pitcher authors children’s book

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Matt Dobbins is one of the best pitchers to ever play at Jacksonville University. His supportive sidekick, a kangaroo named Ridley Roo, helps Duncan overcome his fear of flying. “My wife’s brother, Charles Hedrick, he’s a University of Florida grad and he is an art major,” Dobbins said. And he knocked out the park.”Dobbins says he’s seen support coming from all of the community as the book gains more and more attention. Maybe even a baseball book about bouncing back after failure.

JU, UNF fall sports seasons postponed due to COVID-19

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Atlantic Sun Conference postponed its fall sports regular season and championships on Friday morning, potentially pushing the seasons of both Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida until spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ASUN Presidents Council said that holding a spring season for the postponed fall sports is a priority for the league. "Obviously this is a huge disappointment," said ASUN Commissioner Ted Gumbart. "Anyone who follows college sports understands the dynamics that brought us to this decision, but that doesn't mean we like it. We will make every effort to provide a quality competitive experience for our fall student-athletes during the spring semester, Gumbart said.

JU taking precautions as athletes resume workouts, eye competing this fall

JU will not allow fans at any sporting event and athletes will not be taking any flights to travel to games. Earlier this month, the school announced that fans would not be allowed at sporting events this fall but that isnt the only change the Dolphins are making to their fall sports. While game schedules and travel procedures for the fall are being finalized, the Atlantic Sun Conference is still working to decide on testing procedures for game day. It is just more structured practice and athletics is already structured but now it is even more structured. Right now, the A-Sun is still planning on fall sports playing this fall.

JU will begin fall sports season without fans in thee stands

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville University will begin its fall sports season without fans in the stands due to the coronavirus pandemic the school announced in a video posted on the colleges website. President Tim Cost touched on multiple topics in video that lasted nearly six minutes, from social distancing protocol and masks, to the ability to be flexible during unprecedented times. For now, in line with all of the guidance all around the country, at all major universities like ours, theres going to be a limit on how we gather together. In other words, no more than ten at a time in any one place, Cost said. In fact, virtual meetings are going to be strongly recommended.

JU taking cautious approach in deciding when athletes can return to campus

The NCAA Division I Council voted to allow athletes to resume voluntary workouts on campus this past Monday, although not all colleges are rushing athletes back to school. Two weeks ago, the NCAA said student-athletes could return to on-campus voluntary workouts beginning June 1. Jacksonville University athletic director Alex Ricker-Gilbert said that the Dolphins are being a bit more cautious with their approach in bringing athletes back to school. He doesnt expect JUs athletes to return to campus until late June or early July. Ricker-Gilbert said it isnt something he wants to think about at this point, but JU will do what is best for its athletes.

Put the fin-ishing touch on your ride with JU pride

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University students and alumni have a nifty new way to take their school spirit on the road. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is rolling out an updated version of specialty plates for JU faithful featuring the school’s name, redesigned logo and classic color scheme. The redesigned specialty plates are available now at tax collector and other government offices across Florida, and the state says more than 1,000 people have registered theirs as of October. Drivers will have to pay a $25 specialty plate fee on top of the standard costs associated with plate registrations. To see a complete list of available plates, visit the department’s website.

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