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

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

PREVIEW: FGCU Travels to UNA to Battle with the Lions – 1/18

On a short turnaround, FGCU (6-14, 3-2) travels to Alabama to face UNA (7-11, 2-3). Like the Eagles, the Lions are a very young team. They feature 8 underclassmen and have only 1 senior. Last year, UNA earned their first ASUN win when they upset FGCU. The Eagles exacted revenge the second time around though. These teams have squared off a total of 3 times, … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Travels to UNA to Battle with the Lions – 1/18

RECAP: FGCU Handles Stetson on the Road 66-62 – 1/11

FGCU finished their business in Deland and escaped with a thrilling overtime victory over Stetson by a score of 66-62. The Eagles started out hot and jumped to a 9-4 lead on a pair of Caleb Catto 3-pointers. Unfortunately, almost 6 minutes passed until the Eagles would score again as Stetson would go on a 12-0 run to take the lead (16-9). This would turn … Continue reading RECAP: FGCU Handles Stetson on the Road 66-62 – 1/11

PREVIEW: FGCU Looks to Stay on Track Against UNF – 1/9

FGCU (4-13, 1-1) travels to Jacksonville to take on UNF (9-8, 2-0). The Eagles are coming off a nice win over Lipscomb. The Ospreys already have 2 big wins over ASUN foes, beating Kennesaw by 19 and UNA by 16. UNF has been pegged as the 2nd best team in the conference as they feature a veteran team with 5 seniors and 7 total upperclassmen. … Continue reading PREVIEW: FGCU Looks to Stay on Track Against UNF – 1/9