RECAP: FGCU Ends Weekend on a Downer, Losing to Georgia Southern – 72-57

After 2 tournament losses, FGCU looked to rebound in game 3 versus Georgia Southern. Rainwater won the tipoff (9-0) and the Eagles scored a quick bucket. The first half started off well and FGCU was comfortably in front. Sam Gagliardi provided a huge offensive explosion by way of 4 first half 3s. Justus Raiwater continued his solid play in the tourney by adding 6 points … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Ends Weekend on a Downer, Losing to Georgia Southern – 72-57

RECAP: FGCU Squanders One to North Dakota – 78-63

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

PREVIEW: FGCU Set to Host the Hilton Garden Inn Classic – 11/29/19 – 12/1/19

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

RECAP: FGCU Steamrolls Florida Tech 73-59

FGCU (2-5) got another much needed confidence boost, beating Florida Tech (2-4) by a score of 73-59. The onslaught started early as the Eagles jumped out to a 13-2 lead. The Panthers managed to hang around all night though. They were led by Sesan Russell who finished with 23 points. The Eagles led by 19 at two different points in the game but never really … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Steamrolls Florida Tech 73-59

RECAP: FGCU Gets Handled Easily By VCU – 78-48

FGCU (1-5) suffered a tough loss at the hands of a top 25, VCU (5-0) team on Saturday. Fresh off their first win, the Eagles were looking to start fast and surprise the Rams early. The game started out very slow and sloppy for both teams. The Eagles played some good defense and forced the Rams into bad shots. Unfortunately, FGCU went into a turnover … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Gets Handled Easily By VCU – 78-48