Rivers rallies Florida Gulf Coast over North Florida 68-66

Published Feb. 9, 2023 10:10 p.m. ET

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dakota Rivers scored 13 points and sank a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left to rally Florida Gulf Coast to a 68-66 victory over North Florida on Thursday night.

Rivers went 5 of 6 from the field for the Eagles (15-11, 5-8 Atlantic Sun Conference), who snapped a five-game losing streak. Caleb Catto added 12 points and three steals. Chase Johnston finished 5 of 7 from the floor and scored 11.

The Ospreys (10-15, 5-8) were led by Jadyn Parker with 16 points and six rebounds. Jose Placer and Jarius Hicklen scored 13 points apiece. Hicklen added four assists.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Florida Gulf Coast visits Jacksonville, while North Florida hosts Stetson.

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