FGCU battled hard against NJIT but came up just short, losing 56-54. The game started in a strange way. A few non-calls, a questionable technical foul, and hot shooting from Zach Cooks helped the Highlanders to a quick 10-0 lead. The Eagles responded with an 11-5 run of their own. For the rest of the first half, the teams traded buckets. Cooks continued to dominate … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Comes Up Short in 56-54 Loss to NJIT
After what will amount to 9 days away from home, FGCU (6-15, 3-3) will open the nest to host NJIT (6-13, 3-3). The Highlanders played a softer nonconference schedule but have looked competitive in ASUN play. They struggled mightily against Liberty (only 38 total team points) and Jacksonville but have won handily against UNF and Lipscomb. Most recently, NJIT lost by 1 point to Stetson … Continue reading PREVIEW: Eagles Set for Home Clash Against NJIT – 1/25/20
FGCU (6-14, 3-2) made a statement by dominating an entire game of basketball against Kennesaw State (1-16, 0-4). The Eagles started the game with a 5-1 lead. For almost the next 5 minutes, neither team would score until FGCU found their rhythm. The Eagles went into halftime with a 34-7 lead as they held the Owls to 4% (1/25) shooting in the opening period. In … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Makes a Statement with 73-51 Win Over Kennesaw State
FGCU (5-14, 2-2) is set to host Kennesaw State (1-15, 0-3) on 1/16 at Alico Arena. FGCU is coming off of a thrilling OT victory over Stetson and looking to get a streak going. Kennesaw is still looking for their first conference win. Amir Abdur-Rahim is in his first year at the helm for the Owls. He took over after last season when Kennesaw won … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Welcomes Kennesaw State to the Nest – 1/16
FGCU (4-13, 1-1) defeated Lipscomb (6-9, 1-1) 68-61 in front of a loud croud at Alico Arena. They led the game from start to finish, which is something that they have not done so far this season against a D-I team. FGCU started this contest as hot as any game in recent memory. The Eagles went up 8-0 after 2 3-pointers from Sam Gagliardi and … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Leads the Way to a 68-61 Win over Lipscomb
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