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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....

Eagle Media's Top-8 Moments of the 2023-24 FGCU Athletics Season

Eagle Media’s Top-8 Moments of the 2023-24 FGCU Athletics Season

Jeffrey Hrunka and James Curtis June 21, 2024

The 2023-24 season for FGCU Athletics was notable for the university, as the Eagles had numerous moments across different sports that will be solidified in their history. We ranked the top eight FGCU athletics...

Softball’s Courtney Platt inducted into 2024 ASUN Hall of Fame Class

Softball’s Courtney Platt inducted into 2024 ASUN Hall of Fame Class

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor June 19, 2024

FGCU’s softball program has been a dominant force in the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) competition over the past 16 years. The success has previously been exemplified by two Eagles being inducted into...

Softball Wins ASUN Championship with Walk-Off Home Run to Advance to NCAA Tournament

Softball Wins ASUN Championship with Walk-Off Home Run to Advance to NCAA Tournament

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor May 17, 2024

For the first time in 12 years, the FGCU softball team brought home an ASUN title. The Eagles beat the University of North Florida Ospreys 7-6 from a walk-off home run for their second title in program...

Softball Drops Final Series of Conference Play Against the Owls Heading into Postseason Play

Softball Drops Final Series of Conference Play Against the Owls Heading into Postseason Play

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor May 8, 2024

Entering the final series of the season, the Eagles had everything to play for as a chance to enter the 2024 ASUN Softball Championship as second-seed was up for grabs. However, FGCU faltered against the...

Softball Takes Two of Three in Series Win Over Lipscomb

Softball Takes Two of Three in Series Win Over Lipscomb

James Curtis, Sports Editor April 19, 2024

After a series win on the road at Jacksonville the weekend prior, the FGCU softball team returned home for a three-game series against the Lipscomb Bisons on March 29 and 30. The Eagles split the opening...

Softball Sweeps Queens in Dominant Fashion Behind No-Hitter and Shutouts to Begin ASUN Conference Play

Softball Sweeps Queens in Dominant Fashion Behind No-Hitter and Shutouts to Begin ASUN Conference Play

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2024

Beginning ASUN conference play, FGCU welcomed the Queens University Royals for a three-game series on March 16 and 17. The Eagles dominated the weekend, sweeping every game in the series. The Royals did...

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,...

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....

Softball Goes Undefeated in FGCU Invitational, Falls to No. 4 Washington Before Road Trip

Softball Goes Undefeated in FGCU Invitational, Falls to No. 4 Washington Before Road Trip

James Curtis, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

After a disappointing start to the season the weekend prior, the FGCU softball team hosted another tournament, the FGCU Invitational, on Feb. 16 and 17. In a completely different performance, the Eagles...

Softball Stumbles Out of the Gate With 1-5 Record in FGCU Kickoff Classic

Softball Stumbles Out of the Gate With 1-5 Record in FGCU Kickoff Classic

Kevin Rollins and James Curtis February 17, 2024

The FGCU softball team started the 2024 season as they hosted the FGCU Kickoff Classic from Feb. 8 through Feb. 11. The Eagles played a total of six games throughout the weekend against Boston College,...

Tayli Filla swings at a ball during the Feb. 11 matchup against LIU. The Eagles won 5-3.

Softball is Back in Full Swing

Genevieve Vitiello, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

Spring sports are back, and the students and athletes of FGCU couldn't be more excited. The 2023 softball season started Feb. 10 with back-to-back games that weekend, winning three out of five games getting...

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