PREVIEW: FGCU Begins the 2nd Half of Conference Play on the Road Against Liberty – 2/1

After playing each team in the ASUN once, FGCU managed a 4-4 conference record. Some would say they are underperforming and others might say they have improved. When presented with 2 extremes, the answer nearly always lies somewhere in the middle. FGCU stole 2 road games from Stetson (the surprise current 1st place team) and Jacksonville while losing winnable games against UNA and NJIT. Considering … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Begins the 2nd Half of Conference Play on the Road Against Liberty – 2/1

RECAP: FGCU Hangs on in 63-61 Win Over Jacksonville

Following 2 straight losses and a fall from 3rd to 8th in the ASUN standings, FGCU (7-16, 4-4) traveled north to take on Jacksonville (10-13, 3-5). The game started off with each squad doing doing a good impression of the other. If Jacksonville hit a 3, FGCU hit a 3. If FGCU missed a jumper, Jacksonville did the same. The game stayed even for most … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Hangs on in 63-61 Win Over Jacksonville

PREVIEW: The Eagles Flock to Jacksonville for a Road Test Against the Dolphins – 1/30

FGCU (6-16, 3-4) will travel to Jacksonville (10-12, 3-4) for a road game that will, for the time being, make the overall ASUN standings a bit more clear. The ASUN has been insanely competitive this year. Stetson has been the biggest surprise and currently sits in 1st place. Only 2 games separate 1st and 8th place in the standings thus far. Jacksonville has won 2 … Continue reading PREVIEW: The Eagles Flock to Jacksonville for a Road Test Against the Dolphins – 1/30

RECAP: FGCU Comes Up Short in 56-54 Loss to NJIT

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

PREVIEW: Eagles Set for Home Clash Against NJIT – 1/25/20

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