JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — North Florida erased a 16-point halftime deficit to defeat Florida Gulf Coast 76-70 in ASUN Conference men’s basketball on Thursday night at UNF Arena. The Ospreys, who trailed 36-27 at halftime, outscored the Eagles 49-34 after intermission.

Kamrin Oriol led the comeback for North Florida, scoring 26 points, including 10 from the free throw line. Dalton Gayman added 15 points for the Ospreys. J.R. Konieczny scored a game-high 31 points for Florida Gulf Coast in the loss.

North Florida improved to 7-23 overall, while Florida Gulf Coast fell to 14-16. The Ospreys capitalized on free throws, making 21 of 26, and forced 11 turnovers while committing only four.