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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...

Bearing Down: Eagles Quest for ASUN Balance

Bearing Down: Eagles’ Quest for ASUN Balance

Ethan Fairhurst, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

In the college basketball realm, the FGCU Eagles are determined to enhance their standing within the ASUN Conference. Saturday night’s clash against Austin Peay offered a glimpse of the team's drive...

Men’s Basketball Completes Comeback Against Austin Peay

Men’s Basketball Completes Comeback Against Austin Peay

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2024

To end their three game homestand, FGCU men’s basketball faced off against the 10-11 Austin Peay Governors on Jan. 27. The Eagles entered this game with an 8-13 record after a brutal 98-72 loss against...

Second Half Woes Lead to Men’s Basketball Loss to Lipscomb

Second Half Woes Lead to Men’s Basketball Loss to Lipscomb

James Curtis, Sports Editor January 27, 2024

On Jan. 25, the FGCU men’s basketball team faced off against Lipscomb University in the second game of a three game homestand. After only facing a six point deficit at halftime, the Eagles couldn’t...

Men’s Basketball Ends Losing Streak by Crushing Stetson

Men’s Basketball Ends Losing Streak by Crushing Stetson

James Curtis, Sports Editor January 23, 2024

After two games on the road, the FGCU men’s basketball team returned to action at home on Jan. 20 against the Stetson University Hatters. In dominating fashion, the Eagles thrashed the Hatters 80-56...

Eagles Soar to the Top of ASUN Conference Standings, Toppling the Owls

Eagles Soar to the Top of ASUN Conference Standings, Toppling the Owls

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2024

On Jan. 20, FGCU women’s basketball was set to play their final game at home before heading on the road for their second three-game stretch away from the nest. They welcomed the 8-9 Kennesaw State Owls,...

Women’s Basketball Stifles Queens in ASUN Home Opener

Women’s Basketball Stifles Queens in ASUN Home Opener

James Curtis, Sports Editor January 20, 2024

In their ASUN Conference home opener, the FGCU women’s basketball team faced Queens University of Charlotte on Jan. 18. Despite a relatively close box score for all but the second quarter, that was all...

Men’s Basketball Falters Against North Florida to End Four Game Win Streak

Men’s Basketball Falters Against North Florida to End Four Game Win Streak

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2024

On Jan. 6, the FGCU men’s basketball team faced off against the North Florida Ospreys for the final game of a four game homestand. Unfortunately, the Eagles’ win streak came to an end in convincing...

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...

Men’s Basketball Upsets No. 7 FAU for Biggest Home Win in Program History

Men’s Basketball Upsets No. 7 FAU for Biggest Home Win in Program History

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor January 3, 2024

The biggest game of the season for the FGCU men’s basketball team came in the final week of 2023. The Eagles were set to play the seventh ranked Florida Atlantic University Owls who entered this game...

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...

Men’s Basketball Wins Overtime Thriller Over Florida Memorial

Men’s Basketball Wins Overtime Thriller Over Florida Memorial

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor December 28, 2023

The FGCU men’s basketball team returned to Alico Arena after being on the road for the last few weeks. The Eagles were 1-2 in those games. They were set to play the 11-1 NAIA Florida Memorial University...

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