Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - The FGCU men's basketball team (6-4) uncharacteristically squandered a double-figure halftime lead and allowed FAU (5-3) to score 58 2nd-half points as the Eagles fell to the Owls on Tuesday night at Alico Arena, 92-88. Brandon Goodwin led FGCU with his second double-double of the year as the senior guard delivered 23 … [Read more...] about FAU knocks off FGCU
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FGCU comeback falls short against Middle Tennessee
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - Hosting one of the strongest mid-major teams in the nation, the FGCU men's basketball team (6-3) nearly crawled its way out of a 16-point 2nd-half deficit, but despite getting within one point in the closing seconds, the Eagles had their four-game winning streak snapped Saturday night by Middle Tennessee (5-1), 81-76. FGCU … [Read more...] about FGCU comeback falls short against Middle Tennessee
FGCU falls on road to preseason C-USA favorite Middle Tennessee
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Facing a perennially-strong opponent on the fifth day of a road trip, the FGCU men's basketball team (2-2) couldn't overcome a slow start as Middle Tennessee (4-1) defeated the Eagles, 85-72, Tuesday night in a matchup of NCAA Tournament teams from each of the previous two seasons. Brandon Goodwin (Norcross, … [Read more...] about FGCU falls on road to preseason C-USA favorite Middle Tennessee
UAB prepared to stay atop C-USA
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By TAYLOR NIGRELLI Team Capsules Charlotte What to Watch: The 49ers are looking to make a jump into the upper tier of the conference after finishing .500 last season. The team returns three starters, including Andrien White and Jon Davis, who were on last year’s All-Freshman team. … [Read more...] about UAB prepared to stay atop C-USA
Xavier Homestand Ends with Defeat
CINCINNATI- Xavier concluded its five-game home stand Friday with a 65-49 defeat to Middle Tennessee State at Cintas Center. Sophomore guard Lynette Holmes had a team-high 15 points from 5-of-8 shooting. XU falls to 3-5 for the season and MT improved to 6-4. The all-time series between these two teams is now knotted up at four a piece. Ebony Rowe had a game-high 24 points … [Read more...] about Xavier Homestand Ends with Defeat