North Florida Ospreys defeated California Baptist Lancers 71–63 on Tuesday in the men's college basketball season opener for both teams.
Kent Jackson scored 15 points for the Ospreys. He shot 4-for-15 from the field, 2-for-10 from 3-point range, and 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Mason Watkins added 13 points and seven rebounds. Hedrens Bartelus contributed 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
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Jordan Muller led California Baptist with 15 points. Terry Coner Jr. scored 13 points and recorded two steals. Jonas Zilinskas finished with eight points.
The game was played in Riverside, Calif. According to The Associated Press, North Florida will visit UCLA on Friday, and California Baptist will play at Oregon State on Friday.
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