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Colin Hargis Looks to Continue FGCU Athletics Success as New Director of Athletics

Colin Hargis Looks to Continue FGCU Athletics Success as New Director of Athletics

Jeffrey Hrunka, Sports Editor September 27, 2024

In December, an unexpected departure from former FGCU Athletic Director Ken Kavanaugh left the FGCU Athletics Department without a director to begin the year. After months of searching, they announced...

Volleyball Preview: The Eagles Quest for a Four-Peat

Volleyball Preview: The Eagles Quest for a Four-Peat

Jeffrey Hrunka, Sports Editor August 30, 2024

Over the last eight years, FGCU’s volleyball team has been a dominant force in the ASUN Conference. They have made every conference title game since 2016, winning three championships, and they look to...

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...

Eagles Women’s Basketball Claws Past Kentucky for Second Straight Win

Eagles Women’s Basketball Claws Past Kentucky for Second Straight Win

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2023

After a dominant win over FIU last Tuesday night, the 2-1 Eagles looked to replicate this performance on Nov. 19 against the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky entered the game with...

FGCU Club Hockey Splits Doubleheader Weekend Against Lindenwood

FGCU Club Hockey Splits Doubleheader Weekend Against Lindenwood

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2023

FGCU’s Division II club hockey team returned to Hertz Arena after a weekend sweep at the University of Massachusetts Showcase.  The Eagles defeated Northeastern University 6-2 for their first matchup...

FGCU athletics department makes a statement on racial injustice

FGCU athletics department makes a statement on racial injustice

September 6, 2020

  Reporter: Michelle Alvarez Editor: Michelle Alvarez

EN Photo by Bret Munson // Volleyball coach Matt Botsford talks to his players on the bench during a match at home. Botsford reached 100 wins with FGCU when the Eagles shut out North Alabama on Sunday.

Women’s volleyball maintains perfect conference record, Coach Botsford reaches 100 wins

October 1, 2018

By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor The FGCU women’s volleyball team swept North Alabama University this past Sunday in a three-game series to maintain a perfect record in the ASUN Conference, giving head...

FGCU swimming

Leter named Suriname’s Swimming Sportswoman of the Year

December 29, 2016

FGCU senior swimmer Evita Leter has been named Suriname's Swimming Sportswoman of the Year, announced earlier in the week by the Association of Sports Journalists in Suriname. After being named the top...

FGCU men's basketball

FGCU men’s basketball set to face FAU after six-day game break

December 28, 2016

Going 2-1 before heading into a six-day game break, the FGCU men’s basketball team returns to the hardwood to face FAU on Wednesday, Dec.28. with just two games remaining before the start of Atlantic...

Zach Johnson brings the ball up the floor during 2016 First Four game against FDU. (EN Photo/ Kelli Krebs)

Dunk City returns to Southwest Florida

March 16, 2016

Do you remember where you were when you heard the Eagles made the Sweet Sixteen? Last night, FGCU won its game against Fairleigh Dickinson and qualified for the NCAA tournament. We’re officially in...

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...

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