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Eagle Medias 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...

Baseball Claws Up the Owls for Their Highest Scoring Game of the Season

Baseball Claws Up the Owls for Their Highest Scoring Game of the Season

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor May 16, 2024

For the fans sitting in the stands, FGCU’s game against the Florida Atlantic University Owls was a typical midweek game. However, for many Eagles on the field, it would be their last game playing inside...

FGCU Wins their Second ASUN Conference Series In a Row, Chasing the Regular Season Title

FGCU Wins their Second ASUN Conference Series In a Row, Chasing the Regular Season Title

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor May 14, 2024

After sweeping their last ASUN Conference series, FGCU looked to repeat that effort against the 17-31 Eastern Kentucky Colonels from May 10 to 12. The Colonels entered the weekend vying for one of the...

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...

Baseball Dominates the Dolphins by Sweeping Series

Baseball Dominates the Dolphins by Sweeping Series

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2024

Struggle has been the theme for FGCU’s baseball team, which has lost five out of its last six games. They looked to change this narrative in their series against the Jacksonville University Dolphins...

Red Bull Races into FGCU to Promote Upcoming Miami Grand Prix

Red Bull Races into FGCU to Promote Upcoming Miami Grand Prix

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2024

Many racing fans will never get the opportunity to attend a Formula One Grand Prix in person. Red Bull brought this opportunity to FGCU students by promoting their upcoming Formula One Miami Grand Prix...

FGCU Bowling Club is Rolling Along

FGCU Bowling Club is Rolling Along

Johnathan Minehan, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

FGCU’s Bowling Club was started in 2021 for those looking to get involved in a club sport on campus. Chris Giourgas has loved getting to know his fellow club members and has made some lifelong friends...

The Inside Scoop of the FGCU Athletics Equipment Room

The Inside Scoop of the FGCU Athletics Equipment Room

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2024

Every young sports fan tries to be like their favorite player. Wearing their jersey is the closest connection they have with these professionals. Yet many fans do not know the tedious process that teams...

Kacie Johnson Sets Win Record as Highlight in Beach Volleyball’s Season Through March

Kacie Johnson Sets Win Record as Highlight in Beach Volleyball’s Season Through March

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

The FGCU beach volleyball team is  over halfway through the 2024 season and currently has a record of 11-13 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Before the season started, two Eagles were already being...

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,...

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