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 (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 (1-4) travels to Richmond, VA to take on #21 VCU (AP Poll) at the Siegel Center. VCU is 4-0 and has an impressive victory over then #23 LSU (84-82). They have also struggled to put up points at times. The Rams narrowly won a low scoring, defensive game against North Texas, 59-56. Still, VCU is potentially the best team the Eagles will face all … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU @ VCU – 11/23/19
FGCU (1-4) gets their long-awaited first win of the season against FAU (2-3) in dramatic fashion. Junior Point Guard, Jalen Warren led the Eagles down the stretch and into overtime, capping the night with a game winning floater that set Alico Arena on fire. The game started slow for both teams. FAU was first to strike with a 2-point jumper. FGCU responded with a 3 … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Wins Thriller Against FAU
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