RECAP: 5 Eagles Things from Loss to USF – (12/2/20)

The Eagles flocked north just a couple hours to Tampa to face the USF Bulls on Wednesday, 12/2. Unfortunately, they returned to Fort Myers following a 76-57 loss. To Recap the game, I will be debuting a new series called Russell’s 5 Eagles Things, inspired by a personal favorite beat writer of mine. Lets get started. 1. SIZE From the jump (literally) it looked that … Continue reading RECAP: 5 Eagles Things from Loss to USF – (12/2/20)

Player Preview (20-21): Sam Gagliardi

In the 5th installment of the Player Preview series, we catch up with senior guard, Sam Gagliardi. In case you missed the previous installments, or if you want to read up on the newcomers to FGCU Men’s and Women’s basketball, click the links below! Sam Gagliardi returns to the Eagles for his senior season. He joined the team last year after spending his first 2 … Continue reading Player Preview (20-21): Sam Gagliardi

Summer Flyer / Fresh Faces: Franco Miller Jr.

In what is currently the 5th out of 6 Fresh Faces articles, introducing each newcomer to FGCU Men’s basketball, we will be focusing on FGCU’s newest member, Franco Miller Jr. If you missed any of our previous installments featuring Zach Anderson, Luis Rolón, Victor Rosa, and Dom London, you can check them out below! Like several other FGCU newcomers this year, Franco’s journey to FGCU … Continue reading Summer Flyer / Fresh Faces: Franco Miller Jr.

RECAP: FGCU Falters in the Final Minutes in 65-61 Loss to UMBC

The stage was set for the Eagles (0-2) to open the nest with a Victory at Alico Arena today. UMBC (2-0) was without several key players including K. J. Jackson and Arkel Lamar. The game started out a bit slow for both teams. In the first ten or so minutes of the contest, UMBC held a slim lead. At one point, Caleb Catto was carrying … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Falters in the Final Minutes in 65-61 Loss to UMBC

PREVIEW: FGCU Opens up the Nest for a Bout with UMBC

Coming off a season opening loss, the Eagles (0-1) open up the doors to the nest for the first time this season on Saturday, November 9th at Alico Arena. There they will battle with the UMBC Retrievers (1-0) in a rematch of last season’s clash that saw the Eagles secure a 76-53 victory. This matchup is the second of a home-and-home between two of the … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Opens up the Nest for a Bout with UMBC