By Paul Gotham First reactions from FGCU's 71-58 victory over the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Knowing the scouting report South Dakota State entered play averaging 76.2 points a game. The Jackrabbits were hitting 45.9 percent from the floor and 31.3 percent behind the arc. At halftime, head coach Scott Nagy commented: "We want to play faster than them." … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: FGCU goes on road and defeats South Dakota State
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FGCU set to defend “The Nest”
By Paul Gotham The Atlantic Sun Championship opens tonight, and FGCU's Eagles hold the tournament's top seed. #DunkCity is ready to once again grab the March spotlight. Like there ever was a doubt. Brett Comer, Chase Fieler, Eric McKnight and Bernard Thompson return from the FGCU team which last year became the first 15-seed to advance to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet … [Read more...] about FGCU set to defend “The Nest”
49er’s Jennifer Hailey hits 1,000 point milestone in win over FGCU, 79-60
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Senior Jennifer Hailey talled 14 of her game-high 20 points in the second half, reaching the 1,000-point milestone in the process, to lead the Charlotte 49ers women's basketball team to a 79-60 victory over FGCU, an NCAA Tournament team from a year ago, Saturday evening inside Halton Arena. Hailey became the 20th member of the exclusive club in Niner … [Read more...] about 49er’s Jennifer Hailey hits 1,000 point milestone in win over FGCU, 79-60
Spiders dropped by Florida Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Richmond fell to Florida Gulf Coast, 81-67, Friday night at Alico, Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. Richmond fell to 4-1 on the season, while FGCU improved to 3-1. The Eagles never trailed and scored the game's first seven points, before Richmond got on the board after a Liz Brown layup five minutes into the contest. The Eagles led by 12 at half, 48-36, … [Read more...] about Spiders dropped by Florida Gulf Coast