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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...

Stand up paddleboarding continues to ride a wave of popularity

December 26, 2015

An ancient method of transportation has become a trendy new way to spend time on the water in Southwest Florida. Standup paddleboarding continues to ride a wave of popularity through tourist destinations...

The Florida Panthers win, Jagr is 4th all-time, and Cats keep scratching toward playoffs

December 22, 2015

On Sunday, the Florida Panthers defeated the Vancouver Canucks during a home game that filled the BB&T Center with more Panthers leaping off of fans' sweaters than I have seen at a home game in quite...

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FGCU men come up short against South Dakota State

December 20, 2015

The FGCU men’s basketball team came up short against South Dakota State University Saturday Dec. 19, falling 56-52 at home. After being outshot, 31-22 in the first half, the Eagles outshot the Jackrabbits...

Rodrigo Saravia, a former FGCU center midfielder and 2015 Atlantic Sun Conference player of the year, waves during introductions during an FGCU home game. (Photo: Captive Photons)

Men’s soccer: Saravia given the opportunity to make it to the big stage

December 17, 2015

Rodrigo Saravia, a former FGCU center midfielder and 2015 Atlantic Sun Conference player of the year, has been invited to the Major League Soccer Combine. Saravia is one of 59 Division I players around...

Georgia transfer Sydnei McCaskill reaches up for a layup during her Alico debut Tuesday night against St. Thomas. (Photo: Linwood Fergusen)

McCaskill makes Alico debut, Laughter earns career-high 25 points for FGCU

December 15, 2015

Haley Laughter gave the performance of her career in front of a home crowd in Tuesday night’s 86-33 win over St. Thomas University. The redshirt sophomore, who has been making an important impact this...

Recapping an exciting weekend in sports: Carolina, McGregor and Golden State

December 14, 2015

After this past weekend in the world of sports — which saw the Golden State Warriors’ crazy streak come to an end, Conor McGregor knockout Jose Aldo in UFC 194 and the Carolina Panthers move to 13-0...

FGCU clinches win over UMass with Tuckers dramatic last minute and-one

FGCU clinches win over UMass with Tucker’s dramatic last minute and-one

December 13, 2015

With 10 seconds left in the game and the FGCU men’s basketball team down 76-74 against UMass, FGCU freshman Rayjon Tucker wouldn’t let the Minutemen come away with a win in Alico Arena. FGCU ended...

Whitney Knight makes triumphant return to FGCU court

December 13, 2015

Whitney Knight returned to action after missing the first eight games of the season due to a foot injury. Her presence was felt by the Eagles with her double-double, propelling FGCU to a 50-41 victory...

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 13:  The Heisman Trophy sits on a stand before a press conference at the New York Marriott Marquis on December 13, 2014 in New York City.  (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Derrick Henry’s 2015 Heisman win is one for the record books

December 13, 2015

The 81st Heisman winner was announced on Dec. 12. And, regardless of who you happen to be cheering for, the winner should come as no surprise. With a record breaking 1,986 rushing yards, surpassing SEC...

FGCU fans donate nearly 700 pounds of food toward FEEDFGCU

FGCU fans donate nearly 700 pounds of food toward FEEDFGCU

December 13, 2015

FGCU Athletics collected nearly 700 pounds of canned food in the month of November from fans as part of the FEEDFGCU campaign to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry. Fans had the opportunity to drop off...

Alabama’s Derrick Henry wins Heisman honor

December 12, 2015

Every year, since 1935, a trophy has been awarded to the most outstanding player in college football. The first award, which was originally called the DAC Trophy, was given to Jay Berwagner, who was known...

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