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Red Bull Races into FGCU to Promote Upcoming Miami Grand Prix

Red Bull Races into FGCU to Promote Upcoming Miami Grand Prix

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2024

Many racing fans will never get the opportunity to attend a Formula One Grand Prix in person. Red Bull brought this opportunity to FGCU students by promoting their upcoming Formula One Miami Grand Prix...

FGCU Bowling Club is Rolling Along

FGCU Bowling Club is Rolling Along

Johnathan Minehan, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

FGCU’s Bowling Club was started in 2021 for those looking to get involved in a club sport on campus. Chris Giourgas has loved getting to know his fellow club members and has made some lifelong friends...

The Inside Scoop of the FGCU Athletics Equipment Room

The Inside Scoop of the FGCU Athletics Equipment Room

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2024

Every young sports fan tries to be like their favorite player. Wearing their jersey is the closest connection they have with these professionals. Yet many fans do not know the tedious process that teams...

Kacie Johnson Sets Win Record as Highlight in Beach Volleyball’s Season Through March

Kacie Johnson Sets Win Record as Highlight in Beach Volleyball’s Season Through March

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

The FGCU beach volleyball team is  over halfway through the 2024 season and currently has a record of 11-13 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Before the season started, two Eagles were already being...

Softball Sweeps Queens in Dominant Fashion Behind No-Hitter and Shutouts to Begin ASUN Conference Play

Softball Sweeps Queens in Dominant Fashion Behind No-Hitter and Shutouts to Begin ASUN Conference Play

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2024

Beginning ASUN conference play, FGCU welcomed the Queens University Royals for a three-game series on March 16 and 17. The Eagles dominated the weekend, sweeping every game in the series. The Royals did...

Eagles make Program History Defeating Florida State in Spring Break Classic

Eagles make Program History Defeating Florida State in Spring Break Classic

Jeffrey Hrunka and Kevin Rollins March 17, 2024

Before the start of ASUN conference play, FGCU softball hosted the FGCU Spring Break Classic from March 8 to March 10. The Eagles played four games over three days, competing against Florida State University,...

Ella Smith Makes a Splash for the Eagles as They Head to the ASUN Conference Championship

Ella Smith Makes a Splash for the Eagles as They Head to the ASUN Conference Championship

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2024

The FGCU women’s swimming and diving team has been preparing for the ASUN Conference Championship the last few weeks, yet a first year Eagle is the one making a splash. Ella Smith is a junior at FGCU,...

Men’s Basketball Defeats Jacksonville University for First ASUN Conference Win

Men’s Basketball Defeats Jacksonville University for First ASUN Conference Win

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2024

The first week of the new year marked ASUN conference play for FGCU’s men’s basketball team. The Eagles were set to play the 9-5 Jacksonville University Dolphins, who entered this game with the best...

Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Webber International University to Wrap up 2023

Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Webber International University to Wrap up 2023

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor January 3, 2024

After the Eagles won back-to-back games in the Homewood Suites Classic, they returned to Alico Arena to play the 1-8 Webber International University Warriors of the NAIA on Dec. 28. In a dominating effort...

FGCU Extinguishes Drexel Dragons in Homewood Suites Classic

FGCU Extinguishes Drexel Dragons in Homewood Suites Classic

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2023

After being off last weekend, FGCU women's basketball returned to Alico Arena for the Homewood Suites Classic. The Eagles have two games over the course of two days against the 4-4 Drexel Dragons and the...

Emani Jefferson (01) takes the ball to the hoop against Gardner-Webb on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Photo by

Women’s Basketball Dominates Gardner-Webb

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer December 9, 2023

After a double-digit loss this past weekend at Old Dominion, the FGCU women’s basketball team returned home and defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 102-53 on Dec. 7.  It was a collective...

Eagles Women’s Basketball Claws Past Kentucky for Second Straight Win

Eagles Women’s Basketball Claws Past Kentucky for Second Straight Win

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2023

After a dominant win over FIU last Tuesday night, the 2-1 Eagles looked to replicate this performance on Nov. 19 against the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky entered the game with...

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