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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...

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...

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...

Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short as Men’s Basketball Drops Another Game to Kennesaw State

Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short as Men’s Basketball Drops Another Game to Kennesaw State

James Curtis, Sports Editor February 24, 2024

Entering the last two home games of the regular season, the FGCU men’s basketball team first welcomed Kennesaw State on Feb. 22. Down at halftime and then by 15 points early in the second half, the Eagles...

Men’s Basketball Attains First Win in All-Time Series Over the Knights

Men’s Basketball Attains First Win in All-Time Series Over the Knights

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2024

On Feb. 10, the FGCU men’s basketball team returned home for a one-off home game. They welcomed the 6-19 Bellarmine University Knights, who entered this game in last place in the ASUN Conference standings....

Women’s Basketball Hammers North Alabama to Finish Homecoming Week

Women’s Basketball Hammers North Alabama to Finish Homecoming Week

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2024

As homecoming week came to a close at FGCU, the women’s basketball team played against the 10-13 North Alabama Lions on Feb. 10. The Lions entered this game looking for positive momentum after a tough...

Women’s Basketball Punches Their Ticket to ASUN Tournament After Beatdown of Sugar Bears

Women’s Basketball Punches Their Ticket to ASUN Tournament After Beatdown of Sugar Bears

James Curtis, Sports Editor February 10, 2024

In a matchup between the two best teams in the ASUN Conference, the FGCU women’s basketball team came out as the winners over Central Arkansas, 65-43, on Feb. 8. With the win,  the Eagles are the first...

Women’s Basketball Beats Eastern Kentucky for 12th Straight Win

Women’s Basketball Beats Eastern Kentucky for 12th Straight Win

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

After women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko picked up his 600th win at FGCU against Bellarmine, the FGCU women’s basketball team was back at home and defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 82-69...

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