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FGCU Softball's Quest for Back-to-Back ASUN Championships Comes Short; David Deiros' 23-Year Coaching Tenure Ends

FGCU Softball’s Quest for Back-to-Back ASUN Championships Comes Short; David Deiros’ 23-Year Coaching Tenure Ends

Jorge Murillo, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

In a month filled with controversy from NCAA penalties, the FGCU softball program split its 2025 ASUN Conference Softball Tournament games on May 6-8, 2-2. The Deiros-led team ended their season by falling...

FGCU Athletics Put On Two-Years Probation Among Other Penalties After NCAA Investigation

Will Wittstruck and Jeffrey Hrunka May 3, 2025

FGCU has been placed on probation for the next two academic years after the NCAA found numerous violations involving 18 athletes across ten sports, announced April The penalty includes a $25,000 monetary...

David Deiros Continues to Break Records in Final Season as FGCU Softball Head Coach

David Deiros Continues to Break Records in Final Season as FGCU Softball Head Coach

Ethan Kranert, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2025

David Deiros captured his 800th win in his final season at the helm of the FGCU softball team. He earned the victory in an 8-0 contest against ASUN foe West Georgia on March 28. Over the past two decades,...

Rounding Out Two Decades of Dominance for Softball Coach David Deiros

Rounding Out Two Decades of Dominance for Softball Coach David Deiros

Grace Greco, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

FGCU Softball took the field for their first game of the season on Feb. 6. The Eagles look to defend their title as the reigning 2024 ASUN Conference champions.  Outfielder Avery Viancos is a senior...

FGCU Softball Drops Season Opener to Boston College; Splits Opening Weekend 3-3

FGCU Softball Drops Season Opener to Boston College; Splits Opening Weekend 3-3

Jorge Murillo, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

The FGCU softball team kicked off its season, splitting its opening weekend 3-3 against four schools for the FGCU Kickoff Classic. The Eagles returned to the diamond as the reigning Atlantic Sun (ASUN)...

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...

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