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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

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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

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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

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RECAP: Eagles Come Up Short in 70-65 loss to UNA

In a game that featured 11 lead changes and 12 ties, FGCU (6-15, 3-3) came up just short in the end against UNA (8-11, 3-3). From the opening tip, the game was wire-to-wire. Each team failed to separate from the other by more than 5 points at any point in the contest. Players from each squad stepped up in different ways but, in the end, … Continue reading RECAP: Eagles Come Up Short in 70-65 loss to UNA

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RECAP: FGCU Makes a Statement with 73-51 Win Over Kennesaw State

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

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