JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — North Florida opened ASUN Conference play with a 4-2 victory over Jacksonville on Friday at John Sessions Stadium, powered by a combined three-hitter from its bullpen.

The Ospreys broke a 1-1 tie with a three-run fifth inning, highlighted by Gialdri Gomez’s two-run single. Jacksonville scored on a passed ball in the third and an RBI double from Roger Vergara in the seventh.

North Florida relievers Dakota Stone, Brandon Adams and Devin Diggs combined for eight scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out nine. The Ospreys improved to 14-12, while the Dolphins fell to 12-14. The teams continue their series Saturday.