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FGCU Men's Basketball Soar to the Top of the ASUN Standings with Win Over Queens

FGCU Men’s Basketball Soar to the Top of the ASUN Standings with Win Over Queens

Sam Fortney, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

From the lowest lows to the highest highs, the FGCU men’s basketball team has tied themselves for first place in the Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference after a 60-47 victory over the Queens (N.C.) Royals...

FGCU Men’s Basketball Claws Past Bears For Fifth Win in Last Six Games

FGCU Men’s Basketball Claws Past Bears For Fifth Win in Last Six Games

Sam Fortney, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

Momentum has been everything for the FGCU men’s basketball program, as it has won five of its last six games following a disappointing 1-5 start. A 77-71 win over Central Arkansas on Saturday, Jan.11,...

Here's Everything You Need To Know Halfway Through the 2024-25 NBA Season

Here’s Everything You Need To Know Halfway Through the 2024-25 NBA Season

Daniela Teachey, ENTV Entertainment Director January 14, 2025

The 2024-25 NBA season has seen a lot of drama and excitement on and off the court,  from unexpected trades shaking up team dynamics to standout performances redefining team legacies.  To start, the...

FGCU Men’s Basketball Eye Season Reset Ahead of Conference Play

FGCU Men’s Basketball Eye Season Reset Ahead of Conference Play

Jeffrey Hrunka, Sports Editor January 4, 2025

While exiting their non-conference schedule with a 5-8 record isn’t promising, the early portion of the FGCU men's basketball team's schedule was all about building chemistry heading into Atlantic Sun...

FGCU Women’s Basketball Looks to Continue Conference Dominance to Start New Year

FGCU Women’s Basketball Looks to Continue Conference Dominance to Start New Year

Jeffrey Hrunka, Sports Editor January 2, 2025

A sweep in the FGCU Classic on Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21, brought the regular season to a close for the Eagles. With the new year ahead, they look to continue this dominance in the Atlantic...

Ethan’s Week In Sports (11/27-12/4)

Ethan’s Week In Sports (11/27-12/4)

Ethan Fairhurst, Assistant Opinion Editor December 5, 2024

1) No. 6 Miami Blows 21-Point Lead as Syracuse Rallies to Secure Stunning Upset The No. 6 University of Miami's ACC title hopes—and potentially its College Football Playoff chances—were dashed in...

Men’s Basketball Claims First Wins in MTE

Men’s Basketball Claims First Wins in MTE

Ethan Kranert, Assistant Sports Editor November 27, 2024

Finally, in the win column. The FGCU men’s basketball team took its first season wins against California State University, Bakersfield and Florida International University in the MTE matchups from Nov....

Women’s Basketball Wins Home Opener Against NJIT

Women’s Basketball Wins Home Opener Against NJIT

Ethan Kranert, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2024

The FGCU women’s basketball team defeated the former ASUN Conference foe the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders, 73-53, in their home opener. Head coach Chelsea Lyles earned her first victory...

Men’s Basketball Loses In Home Open Against St. Bonaventure

Men’s Basketball Loses In Home Open Against St. Bonaventure

Jeffrey Hrunka, Sports Editor November 18, 2024

A game plagued with turnovers and missed shots, the Bonnies took control in the second half to fend off a late Eagles charge. FGCU faltered in their home opener against St. Bonaventure 75-64. The Eagles...

Ethan's Week In Sports (11/6-11/13)

Ethan’s Week In Sports (11/6-11/13)

Ethan Fairhurst, Assistant Opinion Editor November 15, 2024

5) Georgia Tech End Miami's Perfect Run Georgia Institution of Technology pulled off a major upset, defeating No. 4 University of Miami, 28-23, halting the Hurricanes’ perfect season. This win marked...

Best WNBA Rookies of the Year

Best WNBA Rookies of the Year

Grace Greco, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Caitlin Clark was recently named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. She had a tremendous season and broke multiple records. As the first-round No. 1 draft pick for the Indiana Fever, she has brought in...

Longtime FGCU Coach Karl Smesko departs Eagles for WNBA’s Atlanta Dream

Longtime FGCU Coach Karl Smesko departs Eagles for WNBA’s Atlanta Dream

Jeffrey Hrunka, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

(Updated with New Information) Karl Smesko, longtime FGCU women’s basketball coach, announced that he is leaving the team effective immediately for the WNBA. The departure comes after the Eagles...

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