DAYTON, Ohio — The North Florida Ospreys' magical run into the NCAA Tournament is over.
The Ospreys turned the ball over 19 times and lost to Robert Morris University 81-77 on Wednesday night in the opening round of the Big Dance at the University of Dayton Arena.
UNF had a 13-point lead at one time and controlled the middle portion of the game, but the turnovers and opportunistic shooting of Robert Morris proved to be the difference.
Beau Beech led the way with 28 points on a hot shooting night for the junior.
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Earlier Wednesday, Head Coach Matthew Driscoll was up early for his customary five mile run. Unlike back home, Driscoll and Sports Information Director Brian Morgan, ran in 28 degree temperatures.
The families and the student fan bus that left Jacksonville Tuesday night were also there to cheer the team on in Dayton.
The Ospreys had a closed practice at 1 p.m. and then get a team meal at the hotel before leaving for the arena. The NCAA Tournament game time tonight is 6:40 p.m.
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