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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,...

Women’s Basketball Heads to ASUN Title Game After Semifinal Win Over Austin Peay

Women’s Basketball Heads to ASUN Title Game After Semifinal Win Over Austin Peay

James Curtis, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

On March 12, the FGCU women’s basketball team entered the ASUN Women's Basketball Championship tournament semifinals round where the Eagles would face off against the seventh-seeded Austin Peay Governors....

Women’s Basketball Fends Off Late Charge by Jacksonville to Advance to ASUN Semifinals

Women’s Basketball Fends Off Late Charge by Jacksonville to Advance to ASUN Semifinals

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2024

On March 9, the Eagles hosted their first game of the 2024 ASUN Women's Basketball Championship tournament. FGCU entered the tournament looking to defend their 2023 ASUN Championship title. The Eagles...

Women’s Basketball Soars to Undefeated Conference Record by Defeating Dolphins

Women’s Basketball Soars to Undefeated Conference Record by Defeating Dolphins

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

To close out the regular season, the FGCU women’s basketball team entered Alico Arena on March 2 to face the 10-18 Jacksonville University Dolphins. Both teams had nothing on the line to play for as...

Baseball Secures Walk-off Win in Game Three to Avoid Sweep Against Xavier

Baseball Secures Walk-off Win in Game Three to Avoid Sweep Against Xavier

James Curtis, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

As March began, another home series for the FGCU baseball team awaited. From March 1 through March 3, the Eagles welcomed Xavier University for the team’s second home series of the season. After dropping...

Women’s Basketball Shuts Down North Florida for 25th Win of the Season

Women’s Basketball Shuts Down North Florida for 25th Win of the Season

James Curtis, Sports Editor March 2, 2024

With two games remaining in the regular season and both at home, the FGCU women’s basketball team took on the University of North Florida on Feb. 29. After only leading by eight points with under four...

Womens Basketball Overcomes Slow Start to Sweep Stetson

Women’s Basketball Overcomes Slow Start to Sweep Stetson

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

On Feb. 24, the FGCU women’s basketball team defeated the 15-13 Stetson Hatters 68-52. This win marks the Eagles’ 17th straight to keep them undefeated in ASUN conference play. The Eagles returned...

Men’s Basketball on the Brink of ASUN Conference Tournament Spot After Senior Night Win Over Queens

Men’s Basketball on the Brink of ASUN Conference Tournament Spot After Senior Night Win Over Queens

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2024

On Feb. 24, the FGCU men’s basketball team played against the 12-17 Queens University of Charlotte Royals for their final home game of the regular season. The Eagles entered this game on the brink of...

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Baseball Captures Home Opening Series Win Over Bethune-Cookman

James Curtis, Sports Editor February 28, 2024

In their first home series of the 2024 season, the FGCU baseball team opened up a three game series against Bethune-Cookman University from Feb. 23-25. The Eagles opened up the series with two great performances...

Softball Team Swinging Their Way Into the 2024 Season

Softball Team Swinging Their Way Into the 2024 Season

Courtney Padgett, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

The FGCU softball team is swinging into the 2024 season after finishing in fourth place in the ASUN Conference at the end of the 2023 season. The Eagles went 32-26 last season and 13-11 in conference play....

Cheerleading Team Grows in FGCU Athletics and Southwest Florida Community

Cheerleading Team Grows in FGCU Athletics and Southwest Florida Community

Cristina Pop, Assistant Opinion Editor February 27, 2024

FGCU Cheerleading is growing within the athletics department and in the Southwest Florida community. Through games, fundraisers, youth clinics and charity runs, the FGCU cheer team reflects the university’s...

600 Wins and Counting: Karl Smesko’s Milestone Victory With FGCU

600 Wins and Counting: Karl Smesko’s Milestone Victory With FGCU

James Curtis, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

As the only head coach that the FGCU women’s basketball program has ever had, Karl Smesko has achieved many milestones. On Jan. 31 in Louisville, Kentucky, the Eagles took down the Bellarmine Knights...

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