JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Jason Thirdkill scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Jacksonville to a 63-56 men’s basketball victory over North Florida on Saturday at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

The Dolphins led 32-26 at halftime and maintained a narrow margin throughout the second half. The Ospreys, led by Kent Jackson’s 15 points and nine rebounds, closed within two points late, but Jacksonville secured the win at the free-throw line.

Jacksonville converted 17 points off turnovers, a key advantage. Evan Sterck added 17 points for the Dolphins. Kamrin Oriol scored 16 for North Florida.

Attendance was 908. Jacksonville improved to 10-17. North Florida fell to 6-21.