N. Fla. goes up against Trinity Baptist

Published Dec. 16, 2021 3:30 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Trinity Baptist vs. North Florida (3-9)

UNF Arena, Jacksonville, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The North Florida Ospreys are set to battle the Eagles of NAIA member Trinity Baptist. North Florida is coming off a 91-84 home win against Austin Peay in its most recent game.

LEADING THE CHARGE: Jose Placer has averaged 12.6 points this year for North Florida. Carter Hendricksen is also a big contributor, with 10.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.JUMPING FOR JOSE: Placer has connected on 31.8 percent of the 66 3-pointers he's attempted and has gone 15 for 37 over the last five games. He's also converted 90.9 percent of his foul shots this season.

DID YOU KNOW: North Florida went 1-7 overall against out-of-conference competition last season. The Ospreys offense put up 66.6 points per matchup across those eight contests.

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