RECAP: FGCU Loses a Thriller to UNF at Home

FGCU (7-19, 4-7) started the 2nd half of ASUN play with the tall task of facing the top 3 teams in the conference. They lost the first 2 (of 3) games to Liberty and Stetson. With a thrilling 69-60 loss to UNF (16-10, 9-2), the Eagles now have quite an uphill battle. The teams stayed close throughout, reaching a 13 point margin for a very … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Loses a Thriller to UNF at Home

PREVIEW: FGCU Looks for the Upset at Home Against UNF – 2/8

FGCU (7-18, 4-6) hosts UNF (15-10, 8-2) in what is an important game for the Eagles. FGCU started the 2nd half of conference play against the top 3 teams in the conference. As one may have expected, they were easily handled by Liberty. Just a couple days ago they also came up just short against Stetson. Now, they face a group of Ospreys that gave … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Looks for the Upset at Home Against UNF – 2/8

RECAP: FGCU Drops a Tough One at Home to Stetson – 65-62

The Eagles (7-18, 4-6) welcomed the Hatters (13-12, 7-3) to Alico on Thursday 2/6. Stetson has been a surprise this season and has emerged as one of the top teams in the conference, while also being one of the youngest squads. The game started off competitive and remained so throughout. After misses from both teams, Jalen Warren hit a 3 to put the Eagles up … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Drops a Tough One at Home to Stetson – 65-62

PREVIEW: FGCU Gears Up for a Clean Sweep of Stetson – 2/6

FGCU (7-17, 4-5) returns home for a Thursday night bout with Stetson (12-12, 6-3). Stetson has been a surprisingly strong ASUN contender. They have upsets over Liberty and UNF but lost to UNF the second time around. Last time these teams squared off, FGCU stole an overtime victory over the Hatters 66-62. In their last game, Stetson narrowly escaped with a 55-53 victory over Lipscomb. … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Gears Up for a Clean Sweep of Stetson – 2/6

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