UNF Arena is a multi-purpose
arena
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located on the campus of the
University of North Florida
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in
Jacksonville, Florida
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. It is home to the
North Florida Ospreys
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men's and women's
basketball
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and women's volleyball teams. It is also used for other events, such as concerts and
graduation ceremonies, and has served as the site of the
Orlando Magic franchise's
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. It opened in 1993 and has a capacity of up to 6,300.
In 2004 the Arena was used by the U.S. Men's and Women's
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teams. On September 2, 2008, the University announced plans for UNF Varsity Village.
[UNF announces plans for Varsity Village](_blank)
/ref> Upgrades will be on the existing locker rooms, athletics offices, scoreboard, and seating. Planned additions will include a video room, academic support area, and a hall of fame/recruiting lounge.
On March 8, 2015, the UNF Arena attendance record was set as 6,155 fans watched North Florida defeat USC Upstate in the 2015 Atlantic Sun men's basketball tournament championship game. In the first round of the 2016 National Invitation Tournament
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, 6,011 fans saw the Ospreys fall to Florida
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, 97–68.
See also
* List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas
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References
External links
*
UNF Arena at UNFOspreys.com
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Indoor arenas in Florida
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North Florida Ospreys men's basketball
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