The game started off on the right foot. FGCU won the tip-off and has now done so in 7 straight games (Rainwater has won all 7 of his jumps). The Eagles started hot and jumped to a 12-4 lead. At one point, the Eagles led 30-15. Unfortunately, the Fighting Hawks were able to battle back and gain momentum. The 1st half ended with FGCU leading … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Squanders One to North Dakota – 78-63
North Dakota FGCU takes on North Dakota to start their 3-game slate on Friday 11/29. North Dakota enters the tournament with a 2-4 record. They have struggled against D-I competition (0-4) with losses to Gonzaga, Valparaiso, Milwaukee, and Minnesota. The Eagles hold a 1-1 record against the Fighting Hawks. The teams first squared off back in 2004 in a game that North Dakota won. More … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Set to Host the Hilton Garden Inn Classic – 11/29/19 – 12/1/19
FGCU (2-5) got another much needed confidence boost, beating Florida Tech (2-4) by a score of 73-59. The onslaught started early as the Eagles jumped out to a 13-2 lead. The Panthers managed to hang around all night though. They were led by Sesan Russell who finished with 23 points. The Eagles led by 19 at two different points in the game but never really … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Steamrolls Florida Tech 73-59
FGCU (1-5) returns to Alico Arena on Tuesday, November 26th to do battle with Florida Tech (2-3). The Eagles come into this matchup after a tough 78-48 loss to VCU. Last time at Alico Arena, this young squad of Eagles showed immense resolve, earning a come-from-behind win against FAU. The Panthers (D-II) are 2-3 on the year but look to be a quality group of … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Flocks Back to the Nest to Face Florida Tech
FGCU (1-5) suffered a tough loss at the hands of a top 25, VCU (5-0) team on Saturday. Fresh off their first win, the Eagles were looking to start fast and surprise the Rams early. The game started out very slow and sloppy for both teams. The Eagles played some good defense and forced the Rams into bad shots. Unfortunately, FGCU went into a turnover … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Gets Handled Easily By VCU – 78-48
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