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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...

Women’s Basketball Preview: Team Looks to Continue Dominance

Women’s Basketball Preview: Team Looks to Continue Dominance

Jeffrey Hrunka, Sports Editor October 28, 2024

Over the last decade, FGCU’s women’s basketball team has been one of the most dominant athletic programs the college has to offer. Head Coach Karl Smesko looks to lead his team to an eighth consecutive...

Top-5 Members of the FGCU Athletics Hall of Fame

Top-5 Members of the FGCU Athletics Hall of Fame

Casey Shepherd, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

5) Casey Coleman Baseball Class of 2008 Inducted in 2023 During his three seasons with FGCU, Casey Coleman rotated between several positions: pitcher, second baseman, shortstop and third baseman....

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Fresh Talent: Men’s Basketball’s Newest Recruits

Daniela Teachey, ENTV Entertainment Director October 18, 2024

As the excitement for the 2024-2025 men’s basketball season builds, FGCU eagerly anticipates the impacts of our new recruits. This year’s talent brings a mix of talent, determination and potential...

Two Eras, One Legacy: Jordan vs Lebron

Two Eras, One Legacy: Jordan vs Lebron

Daniela Teachey, ENTV Entertainment Director October 15, 2024

The debate of Lebron James versus Michael Jordan for the title of greatest NBA player of all time has captivated fans and analysts for years. Both athletes have made an unerasable mark on the sport with...

Ethan’s Week in Sports (9/25-10/2)

Ethan’s Week in Sports (9/25-10/2)

Ethan Fairhurst, Assistant Opinion Editor October 3, 2024

1) Alabama Holds Off Georgia in Wild Finish In a thrilling SEC showdown, No. 4 the University of Alabama Crimson Tide survived a late resurgence from the No. 2 University of Georgia Bulldogs, winning...

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