PREVIEW: Protege Meets Mentor as FGCU travels to USC – 12/29/19

FGCU travels to Southern California to take on the Trojans. USC is 10-2 (5-1 @ home) and riding a 4 game win streak. The Trojans have wins against South Dakota State and LSU. They did lose to Marquette 101-79. USC is a very experienced team with 5 seniors on the roster. However, most of their production comes from youth. This team also features 6 freshmen. … Continue reading PREVIEW: Protege Meets Mentor as FGCU travels to USC – 12/29/19

PREVIEW: FGCU Welcomes ST. Thomas to Alico Arena – 12/21

FGCU heads back to the nest for the first time in 2 weeks to face off against St. Thomas University. The Eagles are currently on a frustrating 6 game losing streak and desperately looking to get back in the win column. St. Thomas is 8-2 and a member of the NAIA. The Bobcats are very experienced with 6 seniors on the team. Below, we will … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Welcomes ST. Thomas to Alico Arena – 12/21

RECAP: FGCU Falls to South Dakota State – 75-56

After a long break, FGCU fell to 2-11 with a loss to South Dakota State. Freshman Jalen Harper received his first start of the season. The Eagles won the tip and quickly hit a 3 (Tracy Hector). The Jackrabbits then went on a 22-0 run. The run was aided by questionable officiating, hot shooting for South Dakota State, and noticeable rust for FGCU. The Eagles … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Falls to South Dakota State – 75-56

PREVIEW: FGCU Flocks Back to the Nest to Face Florida Tech

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

RECAP: FGCU Falls to 0-4 with Loss to Mercer

FGCU (0-4) lost a tough one to Mercer (3-1) last night (11/15). The Eagles scored the first 2 points of the contest on a pair of Caleb Catto free throws. Mercer would then score the next 17 points and never look back. The Bears were led by senior guards Ethan Stair and Djordje Dimitrijevic, both of whom the Eagles had no answer for. Stair finished … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Falls to 0-4 with Loss to Mercer