RECAP: FGCU Gets Outplayed in 61-46 Loss to Liberty

FGCU showed up in Virginia with a chance to make a lot of noise in the ASUN standings. Unfortunately, they left with a bad loss. The game started with each team trading baskets. With just over 13 minutes remaining in the 1st half, FGCU trailed 9-8. Liberty then went on an 8-0 run. This poor play continued throughout the half as FGCU trailed by 19 … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Gets Outplayed in 61-46 Loss to Liberty

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