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FGCU guard Zach Johnson named Atlantic Sun Co-Newcomer of the week

January 18, 2016

Last week, Zack Johnson averaged 17 points and 4.5 assists per game. This week, he’s been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Co-Newcomer of the Week. The red-shirt freshman shares the...

FGCU guard Zach Johnson drives toward the paint during Saturdays game against USC Upstate. (Photo by Linwood Ferguson)

FGCU men start off conference play 3-0 with win over USC Upstate

January 17, 2016

In game two of an FGCU basketball double-header, a 43-point first half for the men’s basketball team sparked it to a dominating win over USC Upstate, 85-56. For the second-straight game, Demetris Morant...

FGCU soars past Webber and makes D-1 history

FGCU soars past Webber and makes D-1 history

January 6, 2016

On Tuesday night, the FGCU men’s basketball team took on Webber International in its final non-conference game of the season. Setting a Division-1 record for most points in a regulation contest in program...

The bench celebrates a play  during a 2015 home game. (Photo by Linwood Ferguson)

FGCU rises from injuries, finds depth heading into A-Sun season

January 6, 2016

After a challenging and successful nonconference season, the FGCU women’s basketball team enters conference play with players returning from injuries and a stronger bench following a rocky start to the...

Norelia titled Co-Player of the Week by Atlantic Sun

Norelia titled Co-Player of the Week by Atlantic Sun

January 4, 2016

FGCU forward Marc-Eddy Norelia was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week on Monday, Jan. 4. Norelia shared the honor with Jacksonville's Kori Babineaux. Norelia averaged...

FGCU gets a sloppy win over Eckerd

January 2, 2016

​The Eckerd Tritons took the FGCU Eagles’ floor on Saturday afternoon, ready to face its second Division I opponent of the year. The Eagles struggled against the Division II team, fighting for the...

Women’s basketball takes down Auburn

Women’s basketball takes down Auburn

December 31, 2015

The Eagles took down the Auburn Tigers in a highly anticipated matchup at Alico Arena Wednesday night. The teams traded the lead four times and were each held scoreless for long periods of time in the...

La Salle stand-out Johnnie Shuler handles the ball against UM opponent in recent match up. Photo special to Eagle News.

FGCU to host La Salle

December 31, 2015

When FGCU took the spotlight as the only 15 seed in NCAA Tournament history to reach the Sweet 16 in 2013, La Salle advanced to the Sweet 16 the same year as a 13 seed, flying under the radar. On a three-game...

Photo by Linwood Ferguson.

FGCU goes the extra mile for a victory over Quinnipiac

December 29, 2015

In its first overtime of the season, the FGCU women’s basketball team continued to build depth on the bench. A 71-70 victory over Quinnipiac gave the Eagles a third consecutive win, also adding its tenth...

Eagles fall to South Dakota Coyotes

Eagles fall to South Dakota Coyotes

December 29, 2015

On Monday, The Eagles took on University of South Dakota at the Sanford Pentagon. The Eagles’ flight path was thwarted by the South Dakota Coyotes. The first half was rough for FGCU and just the opposite...

Atwater named A-Sun Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

December 8, 2015

With FGCU star forward Whitney Knight out, Kaniesha Atwater, to no one’s surprise, stepped up to the occasion. While her leadership was to be expected, her career topping play has been more than expected...

Eagles fall short to Aggies

December 3, 2015

FGCU faced the 18th ranked team in the Nation and lost by 10. The Eagles seemed to never fade away completely, even when the game threatened to get ugly time and time again.  Just when fans thought the...

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