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September 03, 2012
FGCU women’s basketball has announced the entire 2012-13 schedule, a slate that features 14 home games, including UCF and LSU, road games at Charlotte, USF, Virginia Tech and Richmond, a tournament in the Virgin Islands, eight contests against teams that qualified for postseason play and six games against teams with a top-100 RPI.
August 28, 2012
Anthi Chatzigiakoumi, a sophomore forward on the FGCU women's basketball team, played a key role in helping the U-20 Greek National Team lay claim to the 2012 European Championship in Klatovy, Czech Republic. Greece clinched the Division B title with a 76-71 victory over hosts Czech Republic on Sunday, Aug. 26.
July 17, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball added to its banner 2011-12 campaign on Tuesday, this time for its efforts in the classroom as the 13-member squad's cumulative 3.474 grade-point average (GPA) landed the Eagles ninth on the final 2012 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division I Top 25 Team Honor Roll.
June 23, 2012
After a year in which FGCU was represented in the NCAA Tournament or Championship by six different programs in its first year of Division I postseason eligibility, the Athletic Department named baseball sophomore pitcher Ricky Knapp and women’s basketball redshirt sophomore Sarah Hansen its recipients of the 2011-12 Most Outstanding Male & Female Student-Athlete Awards on Saturday.
June 08, 2012
Nearly a month and a half after being named a co-recipient of the prestigious Eagle Scholar-Athlete award, the highest honor Florida Gulf Coast University bestows upon a graduating senior student-athlete, women's basketball's Courtney Chihil was named the A-Sun's Co-Female Student-Athlete of the Year, along with Lipscomb softball player Whitney Kiihnl.
June 04, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team will be going tropical this November as the Eagles will participate in the 2012 US Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at University of the Virgin Islands, which will take place Nov. 22-24.
June 01, 2012
Florida Gulf Coast University head women's basketball coach Karl Smesko announced on Friday that Valparaiso guard Betsy Adams (Monticello, Ind./ Twin Lakes HS/Valpo) will join the Eagle program for the 2012-13 season. Adams will have one-year of eligibility remaining and will be able to play immediately.
May 25, 2012
Florida Gulf Coast University head women’s basketball coach Karl Smesko and his 1998 NAIA National Championship team were inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in the 7th Annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 19.
May 01, 2012
Florida Gulf Coast University head women's basketball coach Karl Smesko has announced that Jenna Cobb (New Holland, Ohio/Miami Trace HS, Butler), formerly of Butler University, will join the Eagle program for the 2012-13 academic year.
April 24, 2012
Florida Gulf Coast University head women's basketball coach Karl Smesko and his 1998 NAIA National Championship team will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in the 7th Annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 19.
April 18, 2012
Karl Smesko, head women's basketball coach at Florida Gulf Coast University, and his staff have announced that they will hold their 2012 Summer Camp on June 25-27 at Alico Arena. If interested, please register online on the FGCU Women’s Basketball home page or the Women's Basketball camp page on FGCUAthletics.com.
April 18, 2012
Highlighted by leading the nation and the Atlantic Sun in three-point field goals per game (10.7), the FGCU women's basketball team ranked in the top 25 in the country in 13 different statistical categories in the final NCAA rankings.
April 18, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team capped a historic 2011-12 season by finishing ranked No. 4 in the final version of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll and 37th in the final ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll.
April 13, 2012
Florida Gulf Coast University Head Women's Basketball Coach Karl Smesko has announced the signing of one student-athlete to a National Letter of Intent. Amanda Moore (Seymour, Ind./Seymour HS) will join the Eagle program for the 2012-13 academic year.
April 05, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball team celebrated another successful season Wednesday night (April 5) with an awards banquet held at the Bell Tower Crowne Plaza.
April 03, 2012
Less than three weeks after leading FGCU to its first NCAA Tournament appearance, redshirt-sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) and senior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) were named to the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) Women's Scholar-Athlete Team, the organization announced on Tuesday, April. 3. The DI-AAA ADA also honored Hansen as the Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year to highlight the Scholar-Athlete Team.
March 28, 2012
Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball standout Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) continues to collect postseason honors, earning Full Court Mid-Major All-American Honorable Mention accolades. The redshirt-sophomore was the lone player from the Atlantic Sun Conference to earn honors from Full Court.
March 27, 2012
With both programs coming off successful runs into March Madness, FGCU men's and women's basketball season tickets for the 2012-13 campaign are now on sale at the FGCU ticket office. FGCU was one of just 15 schools out of 344 in Division I that saw its men's and women's program advance to its respective Conference Tournament championship game.
March 18, 2012
No. 5 seed St. Bonaventure erased a 10-point deficit late in the second half to force overtime before defeating No. 12 seed FGCU in heartbreaking fashion, 72-65, in the first round of the Raleigh Region of the NCAA Tournament at The Tucker Center.
March 18, 2012
The 12th seeded Eagles (29-2), who have won 21 consecutive games and own the fifth best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to win the program's first NCAA Tournament game when they take on No. 5 seed St. Bonaventure (29-3) on Sunday, March 18 at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2 at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla.
March 18, 2012
Fans who are making the trip to Tallahassee to be part of FGCU’s March Madness run can help send the Eagles (29-2) off in style on Sunday afternoon when the team departs for its first round showdown against No. 5 seed St. Bonaventure (29-3).
March 17, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team spent a couple hours at Florida State’s Tucker Center on Saturday (March 17), meeting with the media before holding a 90-minute practice on the court. The Green and Blue are preparing for Sunday’s (March 18) first-round NCAA Tournament game vs. No. 5 seed St. Bonaventure.
March 15, 2012
For the second straight year Florida Gulf Coast University was one of 32 winners in the NCAA Division I “Pack the House” Challenge.
March 13, 2012
Staying in state for its first-ever Division I NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament appearance, the FGCU athletics department is selling tickets to the first and second round games in Tallahassee, as well as offering a pair of times for spectator buses that will head north for the 10-year old program’s historic moment.
March 13, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team earned 13 votes to rank 29th in this week’s AP Top 25 that was released on Tuesday, March 13.
March 12, 2012
The No. 27 FGCU women''s basketball team (29-2) is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a Division I program, as the Eagles received a No. 12 seed in the Raleigh Region and will face No. 5 St. Bonaventure (29-3) on Sunday, March 18 at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2 at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla.
March 12, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 23 votes to rank No. 27 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Monday, March. 12.
March 08, 2012
Fresh off of completing a conference sweep by taking the regular season with an A-Sun first-ever 18-0 record and finishing off their first-ever bid for the NCAA Tournament with a convincing 67-39 victory over second-seeded and 20-game winner Stetson in the postseason finale, the No. 26 FGCU women’s basketball team will hold a NCAA Selection Show Celebration party on Monday, March 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Alico Arena. Fans are invited to join Coach Karl Smesko and the team at this free event as the Eagles find out their NCAA Tournament destination.
March 07, 2012
Coming off a successful weekend at the Atlantic Sun Tournament for both teams, the FGCU Athletic Department announced the dates for its men’s and women’s basketball postseason banquets on Wednesday. The women’s banquet will recognize their NCAA Tournament campaign on Wednesday, April 4, while the men will celebrate their best season in Division I history on Tuesday, April 10.
March 06, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot, for the eighth consecutive week, in this week's version of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (March 6).
March 06, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 29 votes to rank No. 26 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, March. 6.
March 06, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team earned eight votes to rank 30th in this week’s AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, March 5.
March 03, 2012
Behind a stingy defensive effort that held Stetson to their lowest point total of the season (39 points), the No. 28 FGCU women’s basketball team won their first Atlantic Sun Championship in their first-ever appearance in the A-Sun Tournament with a huge 67-39 win over the second-seeded Hatters in the championship game held Saturday afternoon at Mercer's University Center.
March 03, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 20 consecutive games and have the sixth best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to become only the third team in Atlantic Sun history to win the A-Sun Championship in its first appearance when they take on No. 2 Stetson in the championship game of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament at Mercer's University Center. No. 1 FGCU will take on the No. 2 Hatters on March 3 at 12:00 p.m. in a matchup that can be seen live on Comcast Sports South (CSS) or online at ASun.TV.
March 02, 2012
Redshirt sophomore, A-Sun All-Conference first team choice and A-Sun Scholar-Athlete of the Year Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a game-high 18 points, as the No. 28 FGCU women’s basketball team picked up a 76-53 semifinal win over Kennesaw State in the Atlantic Sun Tournament Friday afternoon at Mercer's University Center.
March 01, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 19 consecutive games and have the seventh best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to continue their winning ways when they take on No. 5 Kennesaw State in the semifinal round of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament at Mercer's University Center. No. 1 FGCU will take on No. 5 Owls on March 2 at 12:00 p.m. in a matchup that can be seen live on Comcast Sports South (CSS) or online at ASun.TV.
February 29, 2012
Behind a 17-0 run to open the second half, the No. 28 FGCU women’s basketball team opened its first-ever appearance in the Atlantic Sun Tournament with a 79-63 win over eighth-seeded ETSU in the quarterfinals held Wednesday afternoon at the University Center.
February 29, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 18 consecutive games and have the seventh best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to continue their winning ways when they compete in the program's first Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Feb. 29-Mar. 3 at Mercer's University Center. No. 1 FGCU will take on No. 8 ETSU on Feb. 29 at 12:00 p.m. in a quarterfinal matchup that can be seen live on ESPN3.com.
February 28, 2012
After leading FGCU to its second straight Atlantic Sun regular season title, which was also the program’s third in five years, and securing the first undefeated A-Sun season since 1995-96, redshirt-sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) and senior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) were named to the A-Sun’s Academic All-Conference team the league office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The A-Sun also honored Hansen as the Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year to highlight the league’s Academic All-Conference team.
February 28, 2012
ESPN 770's David Moulton (P-B-P) and Mark Miller (Analyst), of the Miller & Moulton Show that airs from 2-7 p.m. on Monday-Friday, will have the call from the University Center in Macon, Ga. for every game FGCU appears in.
February 28, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team earned the No. 3 spot, for the seventh consecutive week, in this week’s version of the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (Feb. 28).
February 28, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 17 votes to rank No. 28 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
February 27, 2012
After winning the Atlantic Sun regular season championship for the third time in five years and securing the first undefeated A-Sun season since 1995-96, the FGCU women’s basketball team earned a few more honors on Monday, Feb. 27. The conference announced their postseason honors and awards, with FGCU taking home four awards.
February 27, 2012
After leading the Eagles (26-2, 18-0 A-Sun) to a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference road wins to secure an undefeated regular season conference record last week, redshirt-sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) earned her second College Sports Madness' Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Player of the Week award, the website announced on Monday night.
February 27, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team earned eight votes to rank 32th in this week's AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, Feb. 27.
February 25, 2012
Sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 20 points and 12 rebounds as the No. 29 FGCU women’s basketball team defeated Atlantic Sun foe ETSU, 71-64, to secure a perfect A-Sun regular season on Saturday afternoon at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.
February 25, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 17 consecutive games and have the seventh best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to wrap up the regular season with a perfect record in conference play when they take on the Lady Bucs of ETSU on Feb. 25 at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m. and can be seen live on ESPN3.com.
February 24, 2012
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February 23, 2012
Sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a game-high 22 points as the No. 29 FGCU women’s basketball team defeated Atlantic Sun foe USC Upstate, 76-63, on Thursday night at the Hodge Center.
February 22, 2012
Eagles a 3-point launching, turnover-forcing group just on the outskirts of the Top 25
February 22, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 16 consecutive games and have the seventh best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to stay undefeated in conference play when they take on the Spartans of USC Upstate on Feb. 23 at the Hodge Center. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. and is the first game of a double-header with the men's team.
February 21, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot, for the sixth consecutive week, in this week's version of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (Feb. 21).
February 21, 2012
The FGCU women’s basketball team received 24 votes to rank No. 29 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches’ Poll that was released on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
February 20, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team earned six votes to rank 38th in this week's AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, Feb. 20.
February 18, 2012
Four players scored in double figures as the No. 29 FGCU women's basketball team defeated Atlantic Sun rival Stetson, 79-56, on Saturday night in front of a regular season record 3,489 fans, at Alico Arena. The win gives the Eagles the outright A-Sun Regular Season title, which is the third in program history, and the No. 1 seed in the Atlantic Sun Tournament (Feb. 29-Mar. 3).
February 17, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 15 consecutive games and have the eighth best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to stay undefeated in conference play when they host the Hatters of Stetson in the final home game of the 2011-12 season on Feb. 18 at Alico Arena. Saturday’s contest, which is set for a 7:05 p.m. tip, will be the Senior Night, ‘Play 4Kay’ and ‘Pack the House’ game for the Green and Blue.
February 15, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball game against Stetson on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Alico Arena will mark FGCU's annual 'Play4Kay' (formerly Pink Zone) game, as well as the 2011-12 NCAA 'Pack the House' event, which the Green and Blue won last season with an attendance of 2,921 vs. ETSU on Feb. 23. Tip off is set for 7:05 p.m.
February 15, 2012
First-year FGCU men's basketball head coach Andy Enfield and women's basketball head coach Karl Smesko will sit down with host Tom James on Wednesday, Feb. 15, for the fourth and final rendition of the FGCU Coaches Show starting at 5:30 p.m.
February 14, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot, for the fifth consecutive week, in this week's version of the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (Feb. 14).
February 14, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 20 votes to rank tied for the No. 29 spot, with Middle Tennessee, in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
February 13, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 10 votes to rank t-35th in this week's AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, Feb. 13.
February 11, 2012
Fueled by holding its fourth opponent of the season to under 40 points, the No. 29 FGCU women’s basketball team defeated Atlantic Sun foe Belmont, 54-34, on Saturday night in front of 3,352 fans at Alico Arena. The win guarantees the Eagles at least a share of the A-Sun Regular Season title, which is the third in program history.
February 11, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 14 consecutive games and have the seventh best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to stay undefeated in conference play when they battle the Bruins of Belmont on Feb. 11 at Alico Arena. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
February 09, 2012
Freshman Whitney Knight (Winston-Salem, N.C./R.J. Reynolds HS) scored a game-high 19 points, as the No. 29 FGCU women's basketball team knocked down 17 triples en route to a 97-54 win over Atlantic Sun foe Lipscomb on Thursday night in front of 2,098 fans.
February 09, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 13 consecutive games and have the seventh best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to stay undefeated in conference play when they battle the Bisons of Lipscomb on Feb. 9 at Alico Arena. Tip off is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.
February 07, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot, for the fourth consecutive week, in this week's version of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (Feb. 7).
February 07, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 16 votes to rank No. 29 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
February 07, 2012
Redshirt-junior Brittany Kennedy (Spokane, Wash./Lewis and Clark HS/Oregon State) helped lead FGCU to a pair of conference victories last week, and for her performances, she claimed her first career A-Sun Newcomer of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
February 06, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received eight votes to rank No. 34 in this week's AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, Feb. 6.
February 06, 2012
After leading the Eagles (21-2, 13-0 A-Sun) to a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference road wins last week, senior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) earned her first College Sports Madness' Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball Player of the Week award, the website announced on Monday.
February 04, 2012
Redshirt-sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a game-high 23 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Jacksonville, 70-60, to pick up their 13th consecutive victory.
February 03, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 12 consecutive games and have the eighth best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to stay undefeated in conference play when they battle the Dolphins of Jacksonville on Feb. 4 at Veterans Memorial Arena. Tip off is set for 1:00 p.m. ET.
February 03, 2012
Tickets for the 2012 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Basketball Championships held at the University Center on the campus of Mercer from February 29-March 3, can be purchased through the FGCU ticket office beginning on Friday morning.
February 02, 2012
Four players scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated UNF, 72-61, to pick up their 12th consecutive victory.
February 02, 2012
FGCU senior guard Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) and redshirt-sophomore guard Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) have been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District 4 Women's Basketball first team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Members of CoSIDA conduct nominations and voting for the All-America programs.
February 01, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 11 consecutive games and have the ninth best win-loss percentage in the nation, will look to stay undefeated in conference play when they head to Jacksonville, Fla. to battle the Ospreys of UNF on Feb. 2 at UNF Arena. Tip off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
February 01, 2012
College ChalkTalk's George Rodecker features the FGCU Women's Basketball program in CollegeChalkTalk.com's "Spotlight" segment.
January 31, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot, for the third consecutive week, in this week's version of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (Jan. 31).
January 31, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 14 votes to rank No. 30 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
January 31, 2012
Freshman Whitney Knight (Winston-Salem, N.C./R.J. Reynolds HS) helped lead FGCU to a pair of conference victories last week, and for her performances, she claimed her first career A-Sun Newcomer of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
January 30, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received eight votes to rank No. 34 in this week's AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, Jan. 30.
January 28, 2012
Three players scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated a scrappy Kennesaw State squad, 58-51, to pick up their 11th consecutive victory and clinch the program's first-ever spot in the A-Sun Tournament.
January 27, 2012
The Eagles, who have won 10 consecutive games and are off to the best A-Sun start in program history (10-0), will look clinch a spot in the A-Sun Tournament and stay undefeated in conference play when they play host to the Owls of Kennesaw State on Jan. 28 at Alico Arena. Tip off at 'The Nest' is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
January 26, 2012
Sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) finished with game-highs in points (16) and rebounds (9), as the FGCU women’s basketball team used a balanced attack to defeat the Bears of Mercer, 92-55, at Alico Arena on Thursday night. Every player that saw the floor for the Green and Blue scored at least two points in the win.
January 25, 2012
The Eagles, who are off to the best A-Sun start in program history (9-0), will look to stay undefeated in conference play when they play host to the Bears of Mercer n on Jan. 26 at Alico Arena. Tip off at 'The Nest' is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.
January 24, 2012
Senior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) has been named to CollegeSports360's Primetime Performer Honor Roll. Chihil earned the honor after leading the Green and Blue to a 59-55 win over A-Sun rival Stetson last week (Jan. 21).
January 24, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot, for the second consecutive week, in this week’s version of the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (Jan. 24).
January 24, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received 16 votes to rank No. 31 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
January 23, 2012
The FGCU women’s basketball team received four votes to rank No. 38 in this week's AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, Jan. 23.
January 21, 2012
Senior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) scored a game-high 15 points as the FGCU women's basketball team picked up an important, 59-55, win over Stetson at the Edmunds Center on Saturday afternoon.
January 20, 2012
The Eagles, who are off to the best A-Sun start in program history (8-0), will look to stay undefeated in conference play and pick up a two-game advantage in the A-Sun standings when they take on the Hatters of Stetson on Jan. 21 at the Edmunds Center. Tip off is set for 1:00 p.m. ET.
January 18, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's version of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday evening (Jan. 17). This marks the first time all season that the Eagles, who were ranked No. 4 the previous five weeks, broke into the top 3.
January 17, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received six of votes to rank No. 31 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
January 17, 2012
First-year FGCU men’s basketball head coach Andy Enfield and women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko will sit down with host Tom James on Wednesday, Jan. 18, for the third rendition of the FGCU Coaches Show starting at 5:30 p.m
January 14, 2012
Redshirt-freshman Amber Rechis (Martin, Tenn./Westview HS) scored a game-high 17 points as the FGCU women’s basketball team drained 13 three-pointers en route to a 76-59 win over Lipscomb Saturday night at Allen Arena.
January 13, 2012
The Eagles, who are 7-0 in A-Sun action, will look to go 8-0 in A-Sun play for the first time in program history when they take on the Bisons of Lipscomb on Jan. 14 at Allen Arena. Tip off is set for 5:00 p.m. ET.
January 13, 2012
Sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa.General McLane HS) scored a game-high 21 points, including 10 in the last 4:24, as the FGCU women’s basketball team scratched and clawed their way to a 57-50 win over A-Sun foe Belmont on the road Thursday night at the Curb Event Center.
January 11, 2012
The Eagles, who are 6-0 in A-Sun action, will look to continue their success in conference play when they travel to Nashville, Tenn. to take on A-Sun foe Belmont. FGCU will face the Bruins on Jan. 12 (8:00 p.m. ET).
January 10, 2012
The FGCU women's basketball team received a pair of votes to rank No. 32 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
January 10, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team earned the No. 4 spot, for the fifth consecutive week, in the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening (Jan. 10).
January 09, 2012
Senior Eglah Griffin (Fort Myers, Fla./Dunbar HS/Seminole CC) scored a game-high 17 points, as the FGCU women's basketball team knocked down 11 triples for the second game in a row, en route to a 74-51 win over A-Sun foe Jacksonville on Monday night at Alico Arena.
January 08, 2012
The Eagles, who are 5-0 in A-Sun action, will look to continue their success in conference play when they host in-state foe Jacksonville. FGCU will take on the Dolphins on Jan. 9 (5:15 p.m.) in the first game of a double header with the men's team.
January 07, 2012
Senior Kelsey Jacobson (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) scored a game-high 14 points, as the FGCU women’s basketball team knocked down 11 triples, en route to a 68-34 blowout win over A-Sun foe UNF on Saturday night.
January 06, 2012
The Eagles, who are 4-0 in A-Sun action, will look to continue their success in conference play when they in-state foe UNF. FGCU will take on the Ospreys on Jan. 7 (7:30 p.m.).
January 04, 2012
Freshman Whitney Knight (Winston-Salem, N.C./R.J. Reynolds HS) tied her career-high with 20 points , as the FGCU women's basketball team knocked down 11 triples, en route to an 87-50 blowout win over A-Sun foe Kennesaw State on Wednesday night.
January 03, 2012
The Eagles, who are 3-0 in A-Sun play, will look to continue their success in conference play when they head Kennesaw, Ga. to take on A-Sun foe Kennesaw State. FGCU will take on the Owls on Jan. 4 (4:45 p.m.).
January 03, 2012
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 4 spot, for the fourth consecutive week, in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening (Jan. 3).
January 02, 2012
Senior Kelsey Jacobson (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) scored a career-high 24 points on a career-high eight three-pointers, as the FGCU women’s basketball team knocked down 14 triples, en route to a 98-50 blowout win over A-Sun foe Mercer on Monday night.
January 01, 2012
The Eagles, who went 2-1 at the Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine Invitational last week, will look to continue their success in conference play when they head to the ‘Peach State’ to take on A-Sun foe Mercer. FGCU will face the Bears on Jan 2 (5 p.m.).
December 30, 2011
Every Eagle that saw the floor scored as the FGCU women’s basketball team defeated Alcorn State, 85-38, on the final day of the Pepsi Rainbow Wahine Invitational Friday at the Stan Sheriff Center.
December 30, 2011
The Eagles, who are 1-1 in the tournament, will look to pick up a win over Alcorn State in their final game of the Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Dec. 30 (5 p.m. ET).
December 30, 2011
Three Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women’s basketball team defeated tourney host Hawaii, 72-52, on the second day of the Pepsi Rainbow Wahine Invitational Thursday night at the Stan Sheriff Center.
December 29, 2011
Senior Eglah Griffin scored a team-high 19 points as the FGCU women's basketball team mounted a furious second-half comeback effort but fell to ACC foe NC State, 69-64, Wednesday night in Honolulu, Hawaii in the first game of the Rainbow Wahine Invitational.
December 27, 2011
The Eagles, who defeated Va. Tech, 69-41, just before the Christmas break, will look to continue their success on the court when they head to Honolulu, Hawaii to participate in the Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine Invitational from Dec. 28-30. FGCU will face NC State (Dec. 28; 10:00 p.m. ET), Hawai’i (Dec. 29; 11:00 p.m. ET) and Alcorn State (Dec. 30; 5:00 p.m. ET) in the round-robin format.
December 27, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 4 spot, for the third consecutive week, in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening (Dec. 27).
December 27, 2011
For her performance in FGCU's 69-41 blowout of ACC foe Virginia Tech, Nicoya Jackson (Houston, Texas/Cypress Springs HS/Southwestern Christian) earned Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors, for the second time in her career, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
December 27, 2011
College Sports Madness has named senior guard Nicoya Jackson (Houston, Texas/Cypress Springs HS/Southwestern Christian) the National Mid-Major Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the website announced on Monday. In addition, Jackson was selected by the website as the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week after leading FGCU to a huge non-conference win over ACC foe Virginia Tech.
December 22, 2011
The NCAA Women's Basketball “Pack the House” initiative is underway, and once again all 10 A-Sun teams are participating to promote their programs with a chance of becoming the 2012 champion.
December 21, 2011
Senior Kelsey Jacobson (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) scored a game-high 17 points, as the FGCU women’s basketball team knocked down 17 three-pointers, en route to a 69-41 win over ACC foe Virginia Tech on Wednesday night in front of 1,826 fans at Alico Arena.
December 20, 2011
FGCU women's basketball looks to extend its seven-game winning streak on Wednesday when they welcome ACC foe Virginia Tech to 'The Nest' at Alico Arena for a 7:05 p.m. matchup.
December 20, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team earned the No. 4 spot for the second consecutive week in the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening (Dec. 20).
December 19, 2011
Sophomore Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a game-high 23 points as the FGCU women’s basketball team gave Coach Karl Smesko his 300th career victory with a 77-53 win over USC Upstate in front of 1,236 fans on Monday night at Alico Arena.
December 18, 2011
FGCU women’s basketball looks to extend its six-game winning streak on Monday when they welcome Atlantic Sun foe USC Upstate to “The Nest’ at Alico Arena for a 5:15 p.m. matchup.
December 13, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team earned the No. 4 spot in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles were ranked No. 6 in last week’s mid-major poll.
December 12, 2011
First-year FGCU men's basketball head coach Andy Enfield and women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko will sit down with host Gary Sharp on Wednesday night for the second rendition of the FGCU Coaches Show starting at 5:30 p.m. The hour-long show can be heard live for free on www.FGCUATHLETICS.com via Stretch Internet.
December 08, 2011
Sophomore Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) registered her third double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Eagles picked up a huge 75-36 non-conference road win over reigning Conference USA champ UCF Thursday night at UCF Arena.
December 06, 2011
FGCU women's basketball looks to extend its five-game winning streak on Thursday when they face Conference USA foe UCF at UCF Arena for a 7 p.m. matchup.
December 06, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 6 spot in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles were ranked No. 8 in last week’s mid-major poll.
December 05, 2011
After leading the Eagles to a huge 88-60 win over A-Sun foe ETSU last week, senior Kelsey Jacobson earned College Sports Madness’ Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the website announced on Monday.
December 03, 2011
Senior Kelsey Jacobson (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) drained eight three-pointers, tying the FGCU all-time single game record, as the Eagles opened Atlantic Sun play with an 88-60 win over ETSU (0-8, 0-2 A-Sun) Saturday night at Alico Arena.
December 02, 2011
FGCU women's basketball looks to extend its four-game winning streak on Saturday, welcoming A-Sun foe ETSU to Alico Arena for a 7:30 p.m. matchup.
November 29, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team earned the No. 8 spot in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles were ranked No. 11 in last week’s mid-major poll.
November 29, 2011
First-year FGCU men's basketball head coach Andy Enfield and women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko will sit down with host Tom James on Tuesday night for the first-ever Coaches Show starting at 5:30 p.m.
November 28, 2011
Senior Kelsey Jacobson (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) scored her 1,000th career point and the FGCU women’s basketball team (4-1) tied the NCAA record for three-pointers made in a single game with 21, en route to a 106-27 win over NAIA foe Webber International (0-7) on Monday night at Alico Arena.
November 27, 2011
FGCU women’s basketball looks to extend its three-game winning streak on Monday, welcoming Webber International to Alico Arena for a 7:05 p.m. matchup.
November 25, 2011
Four Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women’s basketball team knocked off previously undefeated Richmond, 81-67, in front of 1,123 fans on Friday night at Alico Arena.
November 24, 2011
FGCU women’s basketball looks to extend its two-game winning streak on Friday, welcoming Atlantic 10 foe Richmond to Alico Arena for a 7:05 p.m. matchup.
November 22, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team earned the No. 11 spot in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles were ranked No. 14 in last week’s mid-major poll.
November 22, 2011
After leading the Eagles to a thrilling 59-58 win over defending Big Ten champion Michigan State last week, sophomore Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) earned College Sports Madness’ Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, for the first time in her career, the website announced on Tuesday.
November 19, 2011
Sophomore Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) knocked down a clutch free-throw with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to lift the FGCU women’s basketball team a 59-58 victory over Michigan State in front of 3,108 fans at Alico Arena.
November 18, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will host Michigan State in their 2011-12 home opener Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. at Alico Arena.
November 16, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team earned the No. 14 spot in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles started the season ranked No. 8 in the preseason mid-major poll.
November 16, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast’s Chelsea Dermyer has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Mid-Major women’s college basketball assistant coaches in the nation, according to the website CollegeInsider.com. The list took into account a variety of factors including an assistant coach's work ethic, servant's mentality, reputation amongst peers, longevity and success with the program, reliability, attention to detail, recruiting skills, basketball knowledge and future potential.
November 15, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast University head women’s basketball coach Karl Smesko has announced the signings of three student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. DyTiesha Dunson (Albany, Ga./Westover HS), Jamie Gluesing (Greendale, Wisc./Solon HS) and Bethany Murrell (New Palestine, Ind./New Palestine HS) will join the Eagle program for the 2012-13 academic year.
November 15, 2011
After leading the Eagles to a 1-1 record during the opening week of the 2011-12 campaign, senior Nicoya Jackson (Houston, Texas/Cypress Springs HS/Southwestern Christian) earned Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors, for the first time in her career, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
November 14, 2011
Senior Nicoya Jackson (Houston, Texas/Cypress Springs HS/Southwestern Christian) scored a career-high 29 points to lead the FGCU women’s basketball squad to an 80-72 win over FIU on Monday night at US Century Bank Arena.
November 13, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team heads to Miami, Fla. for a non-conference game at FIU Monday night at 6 p.m. in U.S. Century Bank Arena.
November 12, 2011
The FGCU women's basketball team had a rough night shooting the basketball as they dropped the 2011-12 season opener to Seton Hall, 57-51, on Friday night in Walsh Gymnasium. The Eagles (0-1) were held to just 29-percent shooting from the floor, 24.2-perfect from long range and were forced into 17 turnovers, leading to 23 Seton Hall points.
November 10, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will open its 2011-12 campaign on the road at Seton Hall Friday night at 7 p.m. in Walsh Gymnasium.
November 10, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast University Head Women's Basketball Coach Karl Smesko has announced the signings of two student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Katie Meador and Taylor Gradinjan will join the Eagle program for the 2012-13 academic year.
November 05, 2011
Four Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team drained 10 three-pointers in a 68-50 win over Eckerd College on Saturday morning at Alico Arena.
November 04, 2011
FGCU women’s basketball begins the exhibition portion of its 2011-12 season on Saturday, welcoming Division II Eckerd College to Alico Arena for an 11 a.m. matchup
November 03, 2011
The 2011-12 Atlantic Sun Conference Women's Basketball Season gets underway on Friday, Nov. 11th and prior to that date the A-Sun office will preview each of the ten member institutions.
November 01, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 8 spot in the first edition of the 2011-12 CollegeInsider.com Women's Basketball Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday.
October 17, 2011
FGCU basketball fans can get their first look at the 2011-12 version of the men's and women's programs while picking their seat to catch all this year's action at Alico Arena on Saturday, Oct. 22 when the athletic department holds Hoops & Halloween beginning at 5:30 p.m.
October 11, 2011
The FGCU women’s basketball squad, led by preseason All-Conference selections senior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) and redshirt sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS), earned top billing in the Atlantic Sun Conference preseason coaches’ and media polls, the conference announced on Tuesday.
October 08, 2011
The Atlantic Sun Conference would like to get the fans opinion for the 2011-12 Preseason Men's and Women's Basketball Awards. Senior women's basketball players Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) and Kelsey Jacobson (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) are candidates for Player of the Year and Chihil is a candidate for Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Fans can vote at the A-Sun Facebook page.
October 07, 2011
Head coach Karl Smesko has announced the full 2011-12 schedule for the reigning Atlantic Sun Regular Season Champion FGCU women's basketball program. The Eagles will navigate a slate that will see them play a minimum of 14 home games, which includes an exhibition contest, at Alico Arena.
October 03, 2011
Excitement is in the air as head coach Karl Smesko and his FGCU women's basketball squad officially returned to the court to open preseason practices on Sunday night when they assembled at Alico Arena for their first official practice of the 2011-12 season.
August 15, 2011
Head coach Karl Smesko has announced a portion of the 2011-12 non-conference schedule for the reigning A-Sun Regular Season Champion FGCU women’s basketball program. The Eagles are currently slated to play two non-conference games at home and six games on the road, which includes three contests at the Hawaii Tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii.
July 11, 2011
After an illustrious two-year career in the blue and green, Chelsea Lyles will remain at her alma mater as an assistant coach for the FGCU women's basketball team, announced by head coach Karl Smesko on Monday.
July 07, 2011
Karl Smesko, head women's basketball coach at Florida Gulf Coast University, and his staff have announced that the Women's Basketball Eagle Academy scheduled for August 13 at Alico Arena has been cancelled.
June 30, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast University head women’s basketball coach Karl Smesko announced the signing of the program’s first-ever top 100 recruit on Thursday afternoon, as R.J. Reynolds High School guard Whitney Knight (Winston-Salem, N.C./R.J. Reynolds HS) has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to join the Eagles next season.
June 27, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast University head women's basketball coach Karl Smesko has announced the addition of transfers Joyce Holloway (Chicago, Ill./Thornton Fractional South HS/Jefferson College) and Autumn Lau (Mt. Wolf, Penn./Northeastern HS/St. Francis College), who will join the program for the 2011-12 season.
May 16, 2011
Karl Smesko, head women's basketball coach at Florida Gulf Coast University, and his staff have announced that they will host a Women's Basketball Eagle Academy: Skill Development and Showcase on August 13 at Alico Arena.
May 09, 2011
Karl Smesko, head women's basketball coach at Florida Gulf Coast University, and his staff have announced that they will hold their 2011 Summer Camp on June 20-22 at Alico Arena.
April 20, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast University Head Women's Basketball Coach Karl Smesko has announced the signings of a pair of student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Shayla Ball (Hillsboro, Ore./Hillsboro HS/Clackamas CC) and Anthoula 'Anthi' Chatzigiakoumi (Athens, Greece) will join the Eagle program for the 2011-12 season.
April 08, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball junior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) has been named to the Division I-AAA Women's Scholar-Athlete Team.
April 07, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 10 spot in the final CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll of the 2010-11 season.
March 31, 2011
Season tickets for the 2011-12 FGCU men's and women's basketball season went on sale Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the FGCU ticket office. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Alico Arena ticket office or by phone at 239-590-7145.
March 22, 2011
Junior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) scored a game-high 19 points to lead three FGCU players in double figures, as the FGCU women's basketball team dropped a highly competitive game to SEC foe Florida, 74-69, in front of a Alico Arena record crowd of 4,543 in the second round of the WNIT on Monday night.
March 20, 2011
The A-Sun regular season champion FGCU women's basketball team returns to the court on Monday, March 21 to host the Gators of Florida in a WNIT second round matchup. Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m., with the winner of the game taking on Charlotte in the third round.
March 20, 2011
Tickets for Monday night's second round WNIT game at Alico Arena between FGCU and SEC foe Florida went on sale after Friday night's 73-67 win over Drexel and will be available all weekend. Gametime on Monday is set for 7:05 p.m.
March 18, 2011
Junior Nicoya Jackson (Houston, Texas/Cypress Springs HS/Southwestern Christian) scored a team-high 17 points off the bench as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Drexel, 73-67, in front of 3,002 fans on Friday night at Alico Arena to advance to the second round of the WNIT and extend their home winning streak to 42 games
March 17, 2011
The A-Sun regular season champion FGCU women's basketball team returns to the court for the first time since winning the Hilton Garden Inn FGCU Classic on March 6 to host the Drexel Dragons in a WNIT first round matchup. Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m., with the winner of the game taking on the winner of Florida/UMBC contest in the second round.
March 16, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team grabbed the No. 8 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll. This marks the second consecutive week the Blue and Green have been ranked No. 8.
March 15, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will face the Drexel Dragons from the Colonial Athletic Association in the first round of the 2011 Women's National Invitational Tournament on Friday, March 18 at Alico Arena. Tip-off for the game is set for 7:05 p.m.
March 14, 2011
Fans can join the FGCU women's basketball team at Beef ‘O'Brady's in Estero on Monday night (March 14) to celebrate their fourth consecutive automatic bid to the Women's National Invitational tournament and second Atlantic Sun regular season title.
March 11, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast University was one of 33 winners in the NCAA Division I "Pack the House" Challenge. FGCU hosted a program regular season record 2,921 fans at its women's basketball game versus ETSU on Feb. 7 at Alico Arena in the A-Sun/CSS Game of the Week.
March 10, 2011
FGCU Athletics will sponsor a fan bus to the WNIT for the first round game if the Eagles do not host and
the game is played within the state. The bus will leave the morning of the game from the Alico Arena parking lot and will return to Fort Myers immediately after the game.
March 09, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team dropped from the No. 6 spot to the No. 8 position in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll.
March 06, 2011
Redshirt-freshman Sarah Hansen scored a career-high 27 and picked up tournament MVP honors as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated SIU Edwardsville, 73-68, in the final game of the Hilton Garden Inn FGCU Classic on Sunday night at Alico Arena.
March 05, 2011
Five Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team drained 19 three-pointers in a 92-44 win over Longwood on ‘Senior Day' in front of 1,349 fans on Saturday night at Alico Arena.
March 04, 2011
Three Eagles scored in double figures and the FGCU women's basketball team drained 14 three-pointers en route to an 87-63 win over Seattle in front of 1,652 fans on Friday night at Alico Arena.
March 03, 2011
The FGCU women's basketball team returns to the court to this weekend to host the three-day Hilton Garden Inn FGCU Classic beginning on Friday, March 4. The Eagles play Seattle (7:30 p.m.) on Friday before facing Longwood (7:30 p.m.) on Saturday. FGCU closes out the classic against SIU Edwardsville at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday.
March 03, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team remained in the No. 6 position in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll.
March 01, 2011
After winning the Atlantic Sun regular season championship for the second time in four years, the FGCU women's basketball team earned a few more honors on Tuesday. The conference announced their postseason honors and awards, with FGCU taking home four awards.
March 01, 2011
Four Eagles scored in double figures, but Chelsea McMillan's triple with four seconds remaining in the game lifted USC Upstate to a 75-74 victory over the FGCU women's basketball on Monday night at the Hodge Center.
February 28, 2011
After leading the Eagles to 2-0 record and clinching the Atlantic Sun regular season crown last week, redshirt-freshman Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) earned A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honors, for the third time this season, the conference office announced on Monday.
February 28, 2011
The A-Sun regular season champion FGCU women's basketball team will close out the 2010-11 regular season Monday evening when it takes on the USC Upstate Spartans at 5 p.m. in the Hodge Center.
February 27, 2011
Five Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated UNF, 70-54, in front of 1,604 fans on Saturday night at Alico Arena to extend their home winning streak, which is the third longest in the nation behind UConn and Stanford, to 38 games.
February 25, 2011
Fresh off of clinching the Atlantic Sun regular season crown, the Eagles wrapup four-game A-Sun home stand when they host the Ospreys of UNF at Alico Arena on Feb. 26. The Blue and Green, who are 5-2 all-time vs. the Ospreys, look to extend their home winning streak to 38 games.
February 24, 2011
Senior Shannon Murphy (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS) scored a game-high 21 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Jacksonville, 64-59, to clinch their second Atlantic Sun regular season crown and earn their fourth consecutive WNIT bid.
February 24, 2011
Just one win away from clinching a share of the A-Sun Regular Season crown, the Eagles play the third game of their four-game A-Sun home stand when they host Jacksonville at Alico Arena on Feb. 24. The Blue and Green, who are one of eight Division I programs with two or fewer losses, look to extend their home winning streak to 37 games.
February 23, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team dropped three spots to the No. 6 position in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Blue and Green ranked No. 3 last week and have grabbed a spot in the top three on 10 occasions during the 2010-11 campaign.
February 22, 2011
Junior Nicoya Jackson (Houston, Texas/Cypress Springs HS/Southwestern Christian) led the Eagles to a pair of wins last week, and for her performances, she claimed her first A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honor, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
February 21, 2011
Junior Kelsey Jacobson's (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) three-pointer from the left wing with just one minute left in regulation pushed the FGCU women's basketball team to a hard fought 64-59 win over Stetson on Monday night at Alico Arena.
February 21, 2011
After defeating Campbell in game one of their four-game home stand, FGCU will host A-Sun foe Stetson on Monday night (5:15 p.m.). The Blue and Green defeated Campbell, 60-51, on Friday night as they held the Camels to 34.5 percent shooting from the field and just 16.7 percent from long range.
February 19, 2011
Senior Shannon Murphy (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS) scored a team-high 14 points as the Eagles defeated Campbell, 60-51, in front of 2,348 fans at Alico Arena on Saturday night.
February 18, 2011
After a two-game road trip last week, FGCU returns to ‘The Nest' at Alico Arena for a four-game Atlantic Sun home stand, beginning with Campbell on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Blue and Green, who are 6-0 all-time vs. the Camels, look to extend their home winning streak to 35 games.
February 16, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team remained in the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Blue and Green ranked No. 3 last week and have grabbed a spot in the top three on 10 occasions during the 2010-11 campaign.
February 15, 2011
Junior Eglah Griffin (Fort Myers, Fla./Dunbar HS/Seminole CC) scored a team-high 15 points and redshirt-freshman Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS) recorded a double-double as the FGCU women's basketball team was defeated by Kennesaw State, 63-52, in Atlantic Sun action at the KSU Convocation Center.
February 13, 2011
The Eagles wrapup their second-to-last Atlantic Sun road trip when they look to pick up a season sweep of the Owls of Kennesaw State at the KSU Convocation Center on Feb. 14. The Blue and Green, who are 6-1 all-time vs. the Owls, look to extend their current winning streak to eight games.
February 12, 2011
Four players scored in double figures and FGCU knocked down 10 three-pointers en route to picking up the program's eighth 20-plus win season as they defeated Mercer, 76-45, in Atlantic Sun action at the University Center.
February 11, 2011
The Eagles begin their second-to-last Atlantic Sun road trip when they look to pick up a season sweep of the Bears of Mercer at the University Center on Feb. 12. The Blue and Green, who are 7-0 all-time vs. the Bears, look to extend their current winning streak to six games.
February 09, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team jumped up to the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Blue and Green ranked No. 4 last week and have grabbed a spot in the top three on nine occasions during the 2010-11 campaign.
February 08, 2011
One of four one-loss teams remaining in Division I (UConn, Baylor, Green Bay), the FGCU women's basketball team received six votes to rank No. 33 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
February 08, 2011
After leading the Eagles to an undefeated week with huge wins against conference foes USC Upstate and ETSU, junior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) earned Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors, for the second time this season, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
February 07, 2011
All five starters scored in double figures and FGCU drained 15 three-pointers en route to an 81-65 Atlantic Sun win over ETSU in front of a program regular season record 2,921 fans at Alico Arena in the A-Sun/CSS Game of the Week.
February 07, 2011
FGCU junior guard Courtney Chihil has been named to the 2010-2011 Capital One Academic All-District 3 Women's Basketball first team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
February 07, 2011
The Eagles are set to wrapup their two-game homestand when they host the Lady Bucs of ETSU in A-Sun action at Alico Arena on Feb. 7. The Blue and Green, who are 4-2 all-time vs. the Bucs, will face ETSU in a battle of the league's top two teams.
February 05, 2011
Junior Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) scored a career-high and game-high 22 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated USC Upstate, 70-59, in Atlantic Sun action on Saturday night at Alico Arena.
February 04, 2011
The Eagles are set to begin their two-game homestand when they host the Spartans of USC Upstate in A-Sun action at Alico Arena on Feb. 5 (7:05 p.m.). The Blue and Green, who are 4-1 all-time vs. the Spartans, will face Upstate for the first time this season after their first meeting was cancelled due to weather.
February 02, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball game against ETSU on Monday, Feb. 7 at Alico Arena will mark FGCU's annual "Pink Zone" game, as well as the “Pack the House” and CSS/Atlantic Sun Game of the Week. Tip off is set for 7:05 p.m.
February 02, 2011
Fans will get another chance to watch the FGCU women's basketball team on Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS) when the Eagles host the reigning three-time Atlantic Sun Tournament Champs ETSU on Monday at 7:05 p.m. ET at Alico Arena.
February 02, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 4 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Blue and Green ranked No. 5 last week, after spending the previous eight weeks in the top 3.
February 01, 2011
One of five one-loss teams remaining in Division I (UConn, Duke, Baylor, Green Bay), the FGCU women's basketball team received six votes to rank No. 32 in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
February 01, 2011
After leading the Eagles to another undefeated week with wins against conference foes Lipscomb and Belmont, redshirt-freshman Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) earned A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honors, for the second time this season, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
January 31, 2011
Redshirt-freshman Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a game-high 18 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Belmont, 67-50, in the Atlantic Sun Game of the Week on Monday night at the Curb Event Center.
January 31, 2011
The Eagles are set to wrapup their four-game roadtrip when they take on the Belmont Bruins in A-Sun action at Allen Arena on Jan. 29. The Blue and Green, who are 5-1 all-time vs. the Bruins, look to pick up the season sweep of Belmont.
January 30, 2011
Fans will get a chance to watch the FGCU women's basketball team on Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS) when the Eagles travel to Nashville, Tenn. to square off against the Belmont Bruins on Monday at 7 p.m. ET at the Curb Event Center.
January 29, 2011
Redshirt-freshman Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a game-high 17 points as the FGCU women's basketball team picked up a season sweep of Lipscomb with a 62-51 Atlantic Sun win over the Bisons on Monday night.
January 28, 2011
The Eagles are set for game three of a four-game roadtrip when they head to Nashville, Tenn. to face the Lipscomb Bisons in A-Sun action at Allen Arena on Jan. 29. The Blue and Green, who are 6-0 all-time vs. the Bisons, look to pick up the season sweep of Lipscomb.
January 26, 2011
After several inches of snow in Spartanburg caused the Jan. 10 doubleheader between Florida Gulf Coast and USC Upstate to be cancelled, the Atlantic Sun announced these games will now be played on Monday, Feb. 28.
January 26, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 5 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Blue and Green had spent the past eight weeks in the top 3, including last week's No. 2 ranking.
January 24, 2011
Junior Eglah Griffin scored a game-high 16 points as the FGCU women's basketball team used a solid team defensive effort to get back on the winning track with a 62-42 Atlantic Sun win over Campbell on Monday night.
January 24, 2011
The Eagles will play game two of a four-game roadtrip when they head to Buies Creek, N.C. to face the Campbell Camels in A-Sun action at the Pope Convocation Center on Jan. 24. The Blue and Green, who are 5-0 all-time vs. the Camels, look to get back to their winning ways after dropping their last contest at Stetson (1/20).
January 21, 2011
Redshirt freshman Sarah Hansen scored a game-high 16 points as the FGCU women's basketball team suffered defeat for the first time this season and had their 14-game winning streak snapped with a 70-52 Atlantic Sun loss at the hands of the Stetson Hatters at the Edmunds Center on Thursday night.
January 20, 2011
Readers of Thursday's USA Today will have a hard time missing an article about the undefeated Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team. Craig Handel's (The News-Press) article entitiled, “14-0 Florida Gulf Coast rides high-octane offense,” is situated in the middle on the fifth page of the national newspaper's sports section.
January 20, 2011
The Eagles begin a four-game roadtrip when they head to DeLand, Fla. to face the Stetson Hatters in A-Sun action at the Edmunds Center on Jan. 20. The Blue and Green, who are 5-1 all-time vs. the Hatters, look to remain undefeated in the 2010-11 campaign.
January 19, 2011
The undefeated Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 2 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Blue and Green held the No. 3 spot for the past seven weeks.
January 18, 2011
One of two unbeaten teams in Division I (No. 3 Duke; 17-0), the FGCU women's basketball team received 18 votes in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll and also picked up a vote in the AP Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
January 17, 2011
The FGCU women's basketball team knocked down a 2010-11 NCAA single-game high 20 three-pointers on a NCAA Division I record 55 long range attempts en route to a 87-52 Atlantic Sun win over Mercer on Monday night in front of 1,660 fans at Alico Arena.
January 16, 2011
The Eagles wrap up their two-game A-Sun homestand when they host Mercer at Alico Arena on Jan. 17. The Blue and Green, who are 6-0 all-time vs. the Bears, look to remain undefeated in the 2010-11 campaign.
January 15, 2011
Three Eagles scored in double figures and junior Eglah Griffin recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds as the FGCU women's basketball team picked up a 57-45 win over Kennesaw State at Alico Arena on Saturday night in front of 1,654 fans.
January 14, 2011
The Eagles open their two-game A-Sun homestand when they host Kennesaw State at Alico Arena on Jan. 15. The Blue and Green, who are 5-1 all-time vs. the Owls, look to remain undefeated in the 2010-11 campaign.
January 12, 2011
Currently one of two undefeated teams in the nation, the FGCU women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. FGCU came in at the No. 3 spot for the seventh consecutive week.
January 11, 2011
The FGCU women's basketball team received 16 votes in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll and also picked up one vote in the AP Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
January 11, 2011
After leading the Eagles to another undefeated week with wins against conference foes Lipscomb and ETSU, senior Shannon Murphy earned A-Sun Player of the Week honors, for the second time this season, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
January 10, 2011
With several inches of snow falling overnight in Spartanburg and more snow along with ice in the forecast for Monday, the men's and women's Atlantic Sun basketball doubleheader between Florida Gulf Coast and USC Upstate has been cancelled.
January 09, 2011
The Eagles wrapup their 2-game A-Sun road trip when they face USC Upstate at the newly renovated Hodge Center. The Blue and Green, who are 4-1 all-time vs. the Spartans, will look remain undefeated in the 2010-11 campaign and avenge the 86-78 loss they suffered at Upstate at the end of the 2009-10 season (Feb. 25, 2010).
January 08, 2011
Four Eagles scored in double figures and junior Kelsey Jacobson tied her career-high with a game-high 21 points as the FGCU women's basketball team edged ETSU 77-70 at the MSHA Athletic Center on Saturday afternoon in front of 2,366 fans.
January 07, 2011
The Eagles face reigning three-time A-Sun champion ETSU Saturday, Jan. 8 at 1:30 p.m. The Blue and Green, who are 3-2 all-time vs. the Bucs, will look to remain undefeated in the 2010-11 campaign and snap the Lady Bucs' 11-game home conference winning streak.
January 05, 2011
Four Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team picked up a 75-57 win over Lipscomb at Alico Arena on Wednesday night in front of 2,005 fans.
January 05, 2011
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. FGCU came in at the No. 3 spot for the sixth consecutive week.
January 05, 2011
In the midst of a 10-0 start to the 2010-11 season, head coach Karl Smesko has announced that Brittany Kennedy, formerly of Oregon State University, will join the Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball program for the 2011-12 season.
January 05, 2011
FGCU will continue its Atlantic Sun Conference home schedule by hosting Lipscomb (6-6, 3-0 A-Sun) at Alico Arena on Wednesday evening. The game marks the end of the Blue and Green's four-game homestand and will put two of the three undefeated teams in A-Sun play against each other.
January 04, 2011
The FGCU women's basketball team received six votes in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll and also picked up one vote in the AP Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
January 03, 2011
Five Eagles scored in double figures and junior Nicoya Jackson scored a game-high 17 points as the FGCU women's basketball team drained 13 three-pointers en route to a 79-39 win over A-Sun foe Belmont at Alico Arena on Monday night in front of 1,886 fans.
January 02, 2011
FGCU (9-0, 2-0 A-Sun) will ring in the New Year and continue its Atlantic Sun Conference home schedule by hosting Belmont (4-7, 1-1 A-Sun) at Alico Arena on Monday evening. The game marks the beginning of a busy month for the Eagles, who will play four conference games in the next eight days.
December 29, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. FGCU came in at the No. 3 spot for the fifth consecutive week.
December 28, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team received four votes in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll and also picked up one vote in the AP Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday, Dec. 28.
December 28, 2010
Junior Courtney Chihil led the FGCU women's basketball squad to a 73-69 win over Big Ten foe Indiana last week, and for her performance, she received a late Christmas gift and picked up her first A-Sun Player of the Week honor, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
December 21, 2010
Four Eagles scored in double figures and Courtney Chihil nearly recorded a triple-double as the FGCU women's basketball team drained 15 three-pointers en route to a 73-69 win over Big Ten foe Indiana at Alico Arena on Tuesday night in front of 2,621 fans.
December 21, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. FGCU came in at the No. 3 spot for the fourth consecutive week.
December 21, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team received three votes in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
December 21, 2010
Junior Sarah Whitfield (Eugene, Ore./South Eugene HS/Lane CC) led the FGCU women's basketball squad to an 86-71 win over in-state foe FIU last week, and for her performance, she claimed her first A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honor, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
December 20, 2010
Playing in their final game of 2010, the Eagles return home to Alico Arena looking to extend their 27-game home winning streak on Tuesday night when they host Indiana at 7:30 p.m. The game can be seen live on ASun.TV.
December 16, 2010
The 2010-11 FGCU Women's Basketball Media Guide is now available for online viewing. Read all about the coaches, players, and history of Florida Gulf Coast basketball on FGCUAthletics.com.
December 15, 2010
Five Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team drained 16 three-pointers en route to an 86-71 win over FIU at Alico Arena on Wednesday night.
December 14, 2010
The Eagles return home to Alico Arena looking to extend their 26-game home winning streak on Wednesday night when they host in-state rival FIU at 7:05 p.m. The game can be seen live on ASun.TV.
December 14, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team received a vote in this week's USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll that was released on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
December 14, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. FGCU came in at the No. 3 spot for the third consecutive week.
December 12, 2010
Three Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team used a huge second half run to defeat Troy, 63-50, at Sartain Hall on Sunday afternoon.
December 11, 2010
Riding a six-game winning streak, the FGCU women's basketball team face the Troy Trojans at 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. CT).
December 10, 2010
Riding a six-game winning streak, the FGCU women's basketball team will head to Troy, Ala. for a non-conference matchup at Troy. The Eagles (6-0, 2-0 A-Sun) and the Trojans (2-6, 0-1 Sun Belt) tip-off at 2 p.m.
December 08, 2010
ESPN.com women's basketball writer Graham Hays has placed the Eagles of head coach Karl Smesko in the No. 10 spot on his Mid-major top-10 rankings as part of his Dec. 7 blog entry.
December 08, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. FGCU came in at the No. 3 spot for the second consecutive week.
December 04, 2010
Four Eagles scored in double figures and every FGCU player that saw playing time scored at least three points as the FGCU women's basketball team dominated Jacksonville en route to a convincing 98-47 win at Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday afternoon.
December 03, 2010
Riding a five-game winning streak, the FGCU women's basketball team wraps up a two-game conference roadtrip on Saturday at Jacksonville. The Eagles (5-0, 1-0 A-Sun) and the Dolphins (5-1, 1-0 A-Sun) tip-off at 1 p.m.
December 02, 2010
Freshman Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a career-high 24 points as the FGCU women's basketball team picked up a 73-51 blowout win at UNF in their A-Sun opener on Thursday night.
December 01, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team will open A-Sun conference play in Jacksonville, Fla. on Dec. 2 when they take on the Ospreys of UNF. The Eagles (4-0) and the Ospreys (1-4) tip-off at 5:30 p.m.
November 30, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 3 spot in this week's CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles moved up four spots from last week's No. 7 ranking.
November 30, 2010
The FGCU men's and women's basketball teams will travel away from the friendly confines of Alico Arena for the opening weekend of Atlantic Sun play, but fans can listen live as all four games will be broadcast live on www.FGCUAthletics.com.
November 30, 2010
Senior Shannon Murphy (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS) and freshman Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) led FGCU to a pair of big wins at the 2010 Caribbean Challenge in Cancun, Mexico last week, and for their performances, they claimed A-Sun Player and Newcomer of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
November 30, 2010
After leading the Eagles to win over ACC for Virginia Tech and 17-time Big Sky champ Montana at the 2010 Caribbean Challenge, freshman Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) was named tournament MVP, the Triple Crown Sports office announced on Tuesday.
November 27, 2010
Senior Shannon Murphy (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS) scored a game-high 21 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Montana, 68-52, on Saturday morning in their final game of the 2010 Caribbean Challenge.
November 25, 2010
Freshman Sarah Hansen (Edinboro, Pa./General McLane HS) scored a game-high 19 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated ACC foe Virginia Tech, 73-65, on Thursday night in their first game of the 2010 Caribbean Challenge.
November 24, 2010
Both of FGCU's games at the Caribbean Challenge will be broadcast on the internet.
November 24, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will face Montana instead of the Purdue Boilermakers at the Caribbean Challenge. The Eagles and Lady Griz will meet on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
November 24, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 7 spot for the second consecutive week in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles started the season ranked No. 14 in the preseason mid-major poll.
November 22, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team will participate in the Caribbean Challenge Nov. 25 and 26 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The Eagles (2-0) will face Virginia Tech on Thursday (Nov. 25) at 5 p.m. and take on Purdue on Friday (Nov. 26) at 7:30 p.m.
November 21, 2010
Kelsey Jacobson scored a game-high 17 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Troy, 60-48, on Sunday afternoon at Alico Arena to extend their home winning streak to 26 games.
November 20, 2010
In her second blog entry of the season redshirt freshman Kiara Bomben talks about the team's big win over Seton Hall and about FGCU's next home game against Troy on Sunday afternoon.
November 20, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will host its second consecutive home game when it hosts the Trojans of Troy Sunday afternoon at 2:05 p.m. in Alico Arena.
November 16, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned the No. 7 spot in the second-ever CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Tuesday evening. The Eagles started the season ranked No. 14 in the preseason mid-major poll.
November 15, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University basketball head coaches Karl Smesko and Dave Balza have joined the latest Internet craze and created Twitter accounts.
November 12, 2010
Three players for the FGCU women's basketball team scored in double figures as the Eagles defeated Seton Hall, 64-57, in the season opener for both squads on Saturday night in front of 1,963 fans at Alico Arena.
November 12, 2010
Each day from Oct. 29th through Nov. 12th, the Atlantic Sun Conference will preview the upcoming 2010-11 women's basketball season with 11 Days of Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball. Today, the A-Sun spoke with Shannon Murphy, an all-conference senior guard for the FGCU Eagles.
November 12, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University freshman Jordan LaDuke (Flushing, Mich./Flushing HS) has left the women's basketball program for personal reasons, head coach Karl Smesko announced Friday.
November 12, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will open its 2010-11 campaign by hosting Seton Hall Friday night at 7:05 p.m. in Alico Arena.
November 11, 2010
In her first blog of the season redshirt freshman Kiara Bomben talks about preseason practices/workouts and how anxious the Eagles are to kick-off the 2010-11 season.
November 10, 2010
FGCU Athletics has announced new three-game ticket packages that are now available to fans for the 2010-11 basketball season - a move that director of athletics Ken Kavanagh hopes will help increase attendance at Alico Arena.
November 06, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team will hold an open scrimmage on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Alico Arena, beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is FREE.
November 03, 2010
The Atlantic Sun Conference and Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS) have announced that a pair of FGCU women's basketball contests will be televised during the 2010-11 campaign, which is the ninth season of a partnership between the conference and the network.
October 27, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team earned a spot in the first-ever CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll, announced on Wednesday evening. The Eagles start the season ranked No. 14.
October 15, 2010
At a Friday news conference, the Atlantic Sun announced that Mercer University will host the 2012 and 2013 General Shale Brick Men's and Women's Basketball Championships at the University Center.
October 14, 2010
FGCU women's basketball coach Karl Smesko has been named the chairman of the voting panel for CollegeInsider.com's Women's Basketball Mid-Major Top 25 Poll.
October 14, 2010
Fans will get a chance to get their first look at the 2010-11 FGCU men's and women's basketball teams on Monday, Oct. 18 during the “Preseason Party” at Alico Arena. The entire event will run in conjunction with a "Select a Seat Night" where all available seats or seat upgrades for the upcoming season will be marked.
October 13, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball squad, led by preseason All-Conference selection senior Shannon Murphy (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS), earned top billing in the Atlantic Sun Conference preseason coaches' and media polls, the conference announced on Wednesday.
October 04, 2010
Excitement is in the air as head coach Karl Smesko and his FGCU women's basketball squad officially returned to the court to open preseason practices on Sunday night when they assembled at Alico Arena for their first official practice of the 2010-11 season.
September 25, 2010
FGCU women's basketball and head coach Karl Smesko have announced the team's full 2010-11 schedule on Saturday evening. The Eagles will navigate a slate that will see them play a minimum of 17 home games at Alico Arena.
September 20, 2010
The FGCU Women's basketball team had a wonderful opportunity on Sunday, September 19th to participate in LeeTran's 2nd Annual Food Drive to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank.
September 17, 2010
The Atlantic Sun Conference launched a web page, www.atlanticsun.org/wbasketball/grant, dedicated to following the year-long women's basketball marketing and promotions grant the conference received from the NCAA.
September 03, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team will be going tropical this November as the Eagles will participate in the 2010 Caribbean Challenge, which will take place on Nov. 25 and 26 at the Aventura Palace Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
August 16, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball coach Karl Smesko has been named to a list honoring the top Mid-Major head coaches in NCAA Division I by the National Women's Basketball Insider website.
August 13, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball program will welcome a pair of opponents from BCS conferences to Alico Arena in 2010-11 when the Eagles host BIG EAST member Seton Hall and Big Ten affiliate Indiana in Fort Myers.
August 10, 2010
FGCU head women's basketball coach Karl Smesko has announced that Herman Burge will become the newest assistant coach on the Eagles staff.
July 08, 2010
FGCU Women's Basketball Head Coach Karl Smesko has announced the addition of former UConn standout Mel Thomas as a graduate assistant coach. Thomas joins the staff at FGCU after playing professionally overseas.
July 06, 2010
FGCU baseball junior Chris Sale and women's basketball senior Chelsea Lyles have been named the recipients of the Athletic Department's 2009-10 Most Outstanding Male & Female Student-Athlete Awards.
July 02, 2010
FGCU head women's basketball Head Coach Karl Smesko has announced that Abby Scharlow will become the newest member of the Eagles coaching staff.
June 24, 2010
On Wednesday, the NCAA announced that the Atlantic Sun joined 13 other schools and conferences receiving funds as part of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Grant Program to increase awareness, exposure and attendance of women's basketball.
June 21, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University Head Women's Basketball Coach Karl Smesko has announced the signing of a student-athlete to a National Letter of Intent. Sarah Brolsma Whitfield will join the Eagle program for the 2010-11 season.
May 19, 2010
ESPN.com women's basketball columnist Charlie Creme is officially on the FGCU Women's Basketball bandwagon. Creme states that many of the usual suspects will litter the top of the 2010-11 preseason rankings in November (UConn, Baylor, Stanford), but thinks that the Eagles are a team to keep an eye on.
April 26, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University Head Women's Basketball Coach Karl Smesko has announced the signings of a pair of student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Lerrin Cook and Nicoya Jackson will join the Eagle program for the 2010-11 season.
April 14, 2010
After helping guide the FGCU women's basketball team to a 24-7 overall record and the program's third consecutive postseason WNIT appearance as assistant coach, Bob Boldon has resigned and accepted the head coaching position at Youngstown State University of the Horizon League. He will be the sixth head coach in the program's history.
April 07, 2010
Katlyn Payne, a standout at Bishop Verot and incoming freshman for the FGCU women's basketball team, has been named The Fort Myers News-Press Girls Basketball All-Area Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Area honors, the newspaper announced on Wednesday, April 7.
March 18, 2010
Brittany Brown scored a team-high 12 points and Chelsea Lyles recorded her second double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds, as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team fell 70-57 its first round WNIT matchup with the Miami Hurricanes at the BankUnited Center on Thursday night.
March 18, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will play a road game in the first round of the WNIT for the first time in program history when they travel to Coral Gables to face the Miami Hurricanes Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the BankUnited Center.
March 16, 2010
The FGCU-Miami women's basketball contest on Thursday, March 18 will tip at 7 p.m. in BankUnited Arena in the first round of the WNIT.
March 16, 2010
FGCU Athletics will sponsor a fan bus to the WNIT first round game at Miami on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive at Alico Arena at 3 p.m. The bus will depart promptly from the Alico Arena parking lot at 3:15 p.m. and will return to Fort Myers immediately after the game.
March 16, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will face in-state foe Miami in the first round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament on Thursday, March 18 at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Fla.
March 12, 2010
FGCU Athletics will sponsor a fan bus to the WNIT for the first round game if the Eagles do not host. The bus will leave the morning of the game
March 12, 2010
FGCU women's basketball fans, friends, students and supporters are invited to Beef ‘O'Brady's in Estero on Monday, March 15 to take part in the Eagles WNIT celebration as FGCU women's basketball coach Karl Smesko and his team celebrate their third consecutive automatic bid to the Women's National Invitational tournament.
March 10, 2010
Join the FGCU women's basketball team at Beef ‘O'Brady's in Estero on Monday night (March 15) to celebrate their third consecutive automatic bid to the Women's National Invitational tournament.
March 07, 2010
Adrianne McNally and Chelsea Lyles scored 23 points and 21 points, respectively, as Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team defeated Longwood University, 74-71, in the championship game of the Longwood Tournament at Willett Hall.
March 06, 2010
Three Eagles scored in double figures as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team defeated Seattle University, 51-38, in the first game of the Longwood Tournament at Willett Hall.
March 05, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team will participate in the Longwood Tournament beginning Saturday, March 6 in Farmville, Va. The Eagles (22-6) will open tournament play against Seattle on Friday at 2 p.m. The tournament field includes FGCU, North Carolina Central, Seattle and tournament host Longwood.
March 02, 2010
After finishing the Atlantic Sun regular season in second place for the second time in three years, the FGCU women's basketball team earned additional honors on Tuesday. The conference announced their postseason honors, with FGCU taking home three awards.
February 26, 2010
Chelsea Lyles and Adrianne McNally scored 21 points and 20 points, respectively, as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team dropped its third Atlantic Sun Conference contest of the season with a 86-78 loss to USC Upstate at the Hodge Center Thursday night.
February 24, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to clinch first place in the conference as they travel to USC Upstate for the Eagles' final A-Sun regular season game. A win over the Spartans assures the Blue and Green of at least a share of the A-Sun regular season championship and an automatic birth to the Postseason WNIT. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.
February 21, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team extended its home winning streak to 24 games Saturday, with a 67-46 victory over Belmont University at Alico Arena.
February 18, 2010
Four Eagles scored in double-figures as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Lipscomb, 64-45, in front of 1,289 fans at Alico Arena Thursday evening. The victory extends FGCU's home winning streak to 23 games, the fifth-longest streak in the nation.
February 17, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to maintain first place in the conference as they host a pair of A-Sun games, beginning with a matchup against Lipscomb on Thursday afternoon (5:15 pm), followed by a Saturday night (7:30 pm) clash with Belmont.
February 16, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball game vs. Lipscomb on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Alico Arena will mark the FGCU's annual "Pink Zone" game. Tip time is 5:15 p.m. The Eagles will be wearing pink warm up shirts, headbands, and socks.
February 13, 2010
Kelsey Jacobson's game-high 14 points and Courtney Chihil's game-high 13 rebounds weren't enough as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team was upset by the UNF Ospreys, 57-56, Saturday afternoon at the UNF Arena.
February 11, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team used a 15-7 run over the final 7:20 in the second half to pick up a 63-55 A-Sun victory over Jacksonville Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Arena.
February 09, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to maintain first place in the conference and extend their winning streak to seven games as they hit the road for a pair of A-Sun games, beginning with a matchup against seventh-place Jacksonville on Thursday night (5:00 pm), followed by a Saturday afternoon (5:15 pm) tilt at UNF.
February 06, 2010
Chelsea Lyles and Kelsey Jacobson each scored a game high 16 points as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team defeated the Camels of Campbell University Saturday, 76-43, in front of a crowd of 1,753 at Alico Arena.
February 05, 2010
Karl Smesko, head women's basketball coach at Florida Gulf Coast University, and his staff have announced that they will hold their 2010 Summer Camp on June 21-24. Space for the camp is limited (first 130 girls) and distributed on a first-come basis.
February 04, 2010
In a battle of the top two teams in the A-Sun, the FGCU women's basketball team grabbed a one-and-a-half game lead in the conference with a 92-55 victory over East Tennessee State on Thursday night in front of 1,346 fans at Alico Arena.
February 03, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to maintain first place in the conference as they prepare to host a pair of A-Sun games, beginning with a pivotal matchup against second-place ETSU on Thursday night (5:15 pm), followed by a Saturday night (7:30 pm) tilt with Campbell.
February 02, 2010
Senior Chelsea Lyles recorded her first double-double of the season as the FGCU women's basketball team picked up a 67-62 victory over Mercer.
January 30, 2010
Adrianne McNally's game-high 25 points and Kelsey Jacobson's season-high 16 points helped the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball hold off the Kennesaw State Owls and pick up a 75-64 victory Saturday night at the KSU Convocation Center.
January 29, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to maintain first place in the conference as they hit the road for a pair of A-Sun games, beginning with a matchup against Kennesaw State on Saturday night (5 pm) in Kennesaw, Ga., followed by a Monday night (6:30 pm) tilt with Mercer in Macon, Ga.
January 27, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team extended its home winning streak to 20 games with a 68-44 victory over the Stetson Hatters Wednesday night in front of 744 fans at Alico Arena. Reigning A-Sun Player of the Week Shannon Murphy led the Eagles with 14 points and eight assists.
January 25, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team wraps up their three-game homestand and looks to extend their home winning streak with a match-up against Stetson on Wednesday night. The game, which is set for a 5:15 p.m. start, will precede the men's game against Stetson as part of a doubleheader.
January 25, 2010
Shannon Murphy led FGCU to conference wins over Kennesaw State and Mercer last week, and for her performances, she claimed the first Player of the Week award of her career, the conference office announced on Monday.
January 23, 2010
Shannon Murphy finished with a career-high 28 points and eight assists, while Chelsea Lyles scored 24 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated the Bears of Mercer, 84-77, extending their home winning streak to 19 games.
January 21, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team used a 37-5 run in the second half, landing a 79-52 A-Sun victory over Kennesaw State Thursday night at Alico Arena.
January 20, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to get back on the winning track as they host a pair of A-Sun games, beginning with a matchup against Kennesaw State on Thursday night (7:05 pm), followed by a Saturday evening (7:05 pm) tilt with Mercer.
January 16, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team lost an Atlantic Sun conference game for the first time in over a year Saturday, falling at East Tennessee State, 88-83. Chelsea Lyles set a new career-high with 25 points and the Eagles made 15 three-pointers as a team, their highest total on the season.
January 14, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team held off Campbell for a 64-59 win at the Pope Convocation Center Thursday night, extending their conference winning streak to 22 games.
January 14, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to extend their conference winning streak as they hit the road for a pair of A-Sun games, beginning with a matchup against Campbell on Thursday night (5:45 pm) in Buies Creek, N.C., followed by a Saturday afternoon (1:30 pm) tilt with ETSU in Johnson City, Tenn.
January 09, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team gained sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Sun Conference with a 73-66 victory over Jacksonville at Alico Arena Saturday afternoon before a crowd of nearly 2,000, extending their conference winning streak to 21 games.
January 07, 2010
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team won their sixth consecutive game with a 58-47 victory over the University of North Florida on Thursday night at Alico Arena. The Eagles launched 44 three-point attempts, two shy of the school record set just three days earlier.
January 06, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to extend their 5-game winning streak as they host conference rivals North Florida on Jan. 7 (6:05 p.m.) and Jacksonville on Jan. 9 (2:05 p.m.). FGCU is 3-1 all-time against both UNF and JU.
January 04, 2010
Three Eagles scored in double figures for the sixth consecutive game and FGCU took a school-record 46 three-pointers as the Blue and Green extended their winning streak to five games by defeating Lipscomb 67-47 at Allen Arena on Monday night.
January 02, 2010
Chelsea Lyles tied her career-high with 22 points as the FGCU women's basketball team extended their winning streak to four games by defeating the Bruins of Belmont 81-48 at the Curb Event Center.
January 01, 2010
The FGCU women's basketball team looks to extend their 3-game winning streak as they head to Nashville, Tenn. to face cross-town rivals Belmont on Jan. 2 (3:00 p.m.) and Lipscomb on Jan. 4 (6:15 p.m. ET).
December 29, 2009
For the fourth straight game the FGCU women's basketball team had at least four players in double figures as the Eagles knocked off Bethune-Cookman by a score of 80-48 on Tuesday night at Alico Arena.
December 29, 2009
Looking to extend its winning streak to three games, the FGCU women's basketball squad returns to the hardwood tonight as it hosts the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at 7:05 p.m. in Alico Arena.
December 23, 2009
Chelsea Lyles scored a game-high 18 points and four Eagles scored in double figures for the second straight game, as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated FIU 76-62 on Tuesday night at U.S. Century Bank Arena in Miami.
December 21, 2009
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team will head across Alligator Alley to face the Golden Panthers of Florida International at US Century Bank Arena in Miami on Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
December 19, 2009
Four Eagles scored in double-figures and FGCU's strong first half defense led the Blue and Green to a 71-56 victory over the visiting Spartans of USC Upstate in front of 962 fans at Alico Arena.
December 18, 2009
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team will look to pick up their second conference victory of the season when they host USC Upstate on Saturday night. Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m.
December 15, 2009
National powers like Florida State, Tennessee, Texas, and UConn have dominated in women's sports, but since the fall of 2007, none have held a better home winning percentage than the FGCU Eagles.
December 13, 2009
Adrianne McNally, Chelsea Lyles, Eglah Griffin, and Kelsey Jacobson all scored in double figures for FGCU, but No. 21/24 Michigan State shot lights-out from the field and overwhelmed the Eagles, as the Spartans defeated the Blue and Green, 94-71, in front of 4,234 fans at the Breslin Center.
December 11, 2009
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team will head north to face No. 21/24 Michigan State at the Breslin Center on Sunday, Dec. 13. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.
December 05, 2009
Courtney Chihil set a career high with 17 rebounds and Eglah Griffin scored all of her 14 points in the first half, leading the Eagles to a decisive 70-43 victory over Stetson at the Edmunds Center in DeLand, Florida. This marks the first time FGCU has won their conference opener since joining the A-Sun in 2007.
December 03, 2009
Looking for its first conference win of the young season, FGCU women's basketball returns to the hardwood as it heads to DeLand, Fla. to face the Stetson Hatters Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m.
November 28, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team took home the FGCU Thanksgiving Classic title Saturday night by defeating Rider, 78-46, in front of 1,464 fans at Alico Arena. With the win, the Eagles improve to 3-2 while Rider drops to 1-5.
November 27, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team fought off a resilient Tulsa team Friday night, defeating the Golden Hurricane, 66-53, in the first day of the FGCU Thanksgiving Classic in front of 1,552 fans at Alico Arena. Shannon Murphy led three Eagles in double-figures with 21 points.
November 26, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will host the 2009 FGCU Thanksgiving Classic this weekend in Alico Arena. The field of teams participating this weekend include Akron, FGCU, Rider, and Tulsa.
November 21, 2009
Chelsea Lyles led the Eagles with 14 points and seven rebounds, but Georgia Tech's defense was too much for the Eagles, as the Yellow Jackets knocked off FGCU, 58-48, in the Preseason WNIT Consolation Third Round. The Eagles shot just 28.9 percent from the floor, hitting only four of 18 three-pointers on the day.
November 20, 2009
The FGCU Women's Basketball team (1-1) will close out the Preseason WNIT with a third round game against Georgia Tech (1-1) Sat., Nov. 21. Tip off at Alexander Memorial Coliseum is slated for 2:00 p.m.
November 18, 2009
Florida Gulf Coast University Head Women's Basketball Coach Karl Smesko has announced the signings of four student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Amber Rechis, Katlyn Payne, Jordan LaDuke, and Nancy Aguilar will join the Eagle program for the 2010-11 academic year.
November 15, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team used a 25 point performance from Senior Adrianne McNally to stay within striking distance, but New Mexico held off the Eagles and won 80-64 in a quarterfinal of the Preseason WNIT in front of 6,696 in The Pit.
November 14, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will face New Mexico Sunday at 4 p.m. EST in The Pit. The Eagles battle the Lobos in the second round of the 2009 Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament. Live stats and live video of the game can be found on www.GoLobos.com.
November 13, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team opened the 2009-10 season Friday night with a 66-54 victory over UTEP in the first round of the Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament. With the win, FGCU advances to the second round of the preseason WNIT, where they will play at New Mexico on Sunday at 4 p.m. EST.
November 12, 2009
The Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball team will open its 2009-10 campaign by hosting UTEP in an opening-round game of the 2009 Preseason WNIT at 7:05 p.m. Friday.
November 11, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team had one of the most successful runs for a second year Division I program last season, finishing with a 26-5 overall record and an automatic bid to the 2009 Postseason WNIT. In the last five years, the Eagles have won 132 games, an average of almost 27 per season. Last year, the Eagles registered the best conference record (17-3, .850) in the A-Sun's 24-year history of sponsoring women's basketball.
November 11, 2009
Ohio State headlines a 16-team field that will kick off the women's basketball season with the Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament on Friday, Nov. 13.
November 05, 2009
Florida Gulf Coast University's women's basketball exhibition game Friday vs. Eckerd College has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled
October 30, 2009
The Associated Press released the first women's basketball poll of the 2009-10 season on Friday, and the Eagles received one vote. This is first time in the program has received a vote in a Division I preseason poll.
October 30, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will hold its first full scrimmage this Saturday from 1-2:30 p.m. inside Alico Arena. The scrimmage is open to the public and will be one of two scheduled before the Eagles open the season on Nov. 13 against UTEP. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.
October 27, 2009
Two and half weeks ago senior forward Adrianne McNally was named to the Atlantic Sun Preseason All-Conference Team, and on Monday afternoon the FGCU standout was named Preseason Mid-Major Honorable Mention by Full Court Press.
October 16, 2009
Along with over 300 Division I programs in the country, FGCU's third-year D-I basketball teams are set to begin organized practices on Friday night.
October 07, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball squad, led by Chelsea Lyles' and Adrianne McNally's Preseason All-Conference selections, earned top billing in the Atlantic Sun Conference preseason coaches' and media polls, edging out ETSU, the two-time defending A-Sun champions, and Belmont, the conference announced on Wednesday.
August 26, 2009
FGCU women's basketball and head coach Karl Smesko have announced the Eagles' 2009-10 schedule.
August 25, 2009
FGCU women's basketball Head Coach Karl Smesko has announced that Bob Boldon will become the newest member of the Eagles coaching staff.
August 20, 2009
The FGCU basketball programs will both make a trip up north to the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. to take on the Spartans of Michigan State.
August 13, 2009
Kiara Bomben, a 5'10 guard/forward from Ankeny High School in Ankeny, Iowa, has signed on as the newest member of the FGCU women's basketball program, head coach Karl Smesko announced.
June 30, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will begin the 2009-2010 season by participating in the Preseason WNIT, hosting UTEP in the first round on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.
June 05, 2009
Eglah Griffin, a 5'9 guard from Seminole Community College in Sanford, Fla., has signed on as the newest member of the FGCU women's basketball program, head coach Karl Smesko announced.
May 11, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will hold their 2009 Summer Camp on June 22-25. The 2009 Summer Camp is limited to the first 130 girls to register.
April 27, 2009
Sarah Hansen, a 5'9 wing from General McLane High School in Edinboro, Pa., has signed on as the newest member of the FGCU women's basketball program, head coach Karl Smesko announced.
March 21, 2009
Chelsea Lyles scored 20 points as the Eagles fell to the Bulls 88-81 overtime in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) second round game at the Sun Dome.
March 20, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will continue play in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) in the Sun Dome on Saturday night at 7 p.m. when it takes on the Bulls of the University of South Florida.
March 20, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will continue play in the WNIT in the Sun Dome on Saturday night at 7 p.m. when it takes on the Bulls of the University of South Florida.
March 19, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team advanced to the second round of the Women's NIT with a 97-94 double overtime win over George Washington University in front of 2,257 fans at Alico Arena on Thursday night
March 18, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will host George Washington in the first round of the WNIT Thursday evening. The game can be seen live on A-Sun.TV and tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
March 17, 2009
The Eagles will face GWU of the Atlantic 10 Conference in the first round of the Postseason Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) Thursday, March 19 at Alico Arena.
March 17, 2009
The FGCU-GWU women's basketball contest on Thursday will tip at 7 p.m. ET in Alico Arena in the first round of the WNIT.
March 12, 2009
Join the FGCU women's basketball team at Beef O'Brady's in Estero on Monday night to celebrate their A-Sun Championship and their 2nd consecutive automatic bid to the WNIT.
March 10, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team received one vote in the AP Division I Top 25 Poll released on Monday. This is the second time this season that the Eagles have received a vote in the poll.
March 04, 2009
The Eagles 88-86 win over the Floirda Gators will rebroadcast March 7th at 10 p.m. on all the channels in WRXY's coverage area. The game can also be viewed at 10 p.m. on www.wrxytv.com by clicking on the "Watch WRXY Live" link on the homepage.
March 03, 2009
Adrianne McNally and Chelsea Lyles each named First Team All-Atlantic Sun; Kelsey Jacobson named Freshman of the Year; Karl Smesko named Coach of the Year
March 03, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team received a vote in this week's Associated Press Top 25 Poll.
February 28, 2009
Every Eagle that played scored a basket as FGCU defeated Johnson & Wales 97-40 to extend their winning streak to 16 games.
February 27, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will face the Johnson & Wales Wildcats in their regular season finale on Saturday evening. Tip-off for the game is set for 7 p.m.
February 26, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will face the Campbell Camels in conference action on Saturday afternoon. Tip-off for the game is set for 7 p.m.
February 26, 2009
Kelsey Jacobson scored a game-high 15 points as FGCU downed Campbell 75-51 in Atlantic Sun women's basketball action to clinch at least a share of the A-Sun Title.
February 21, 2009
Jacobson's 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left lifted the Eagles to a 68-67 win over Jacksonville.
February 19, 2009
Chelsea Lyles scored a game-high 21 points as the Eagles defeated the Ospreys of UNF, 57-48, to extend their winning streak to 13 games.
February 18, 2009
The FGCU basketball teams will face the UNF Ospreys in conference double-header action on Thursday night. Tip-off for the first game is set for 5:30 p.m.
February 16, 2009
FGCU secured its second-straight 20-win campaign led by the play of Adrianne McNally. Her career-high 32 points against Kennesaw State ensured her second Player of the Week honor of the season, the conference office announced on Monday.
February 14, 2009
Adrianne McNally and Kelsey Jacobson each scored 19 points for the Eagles, as they maintain their hold on first place in the Atlantic Sun
February 13, 2009
The FGCU basketball teams will host the Merecr Bears in conference double-header action on Saturday afternoon. Tip-off for the first game is set for 1 p.m.
February 12, 2009
Adrianne McNally's career-high 32 points and Kelsey Jacobson's career-high 21 points lead the Eagles to their 20th victory of the season
February 11, 2009
FGCU hosts Kennesaw St. for 'Think Pink $1 Night' on Thursday at 7 p.m. The team encourages everyone in attendance to wear pink in support of breast cancer research.
February 09, 2009
Junior forward Chelsea Lyles paced the Eagles to the undefeated week that extended their winning streak to 10 games, and on Monday she earned the first Player of the Week honor of her career the conference office announced.
February 07, 2009
Four players scored in double-figures for FGCU as the Eagles won their 10th consecutive game and avenged a 75-67 loss to the Lady Bucs in January.
February 06, 2009
Adrianne McNally was named to the ESPN The Magazine College Sports Information Director of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District III Team on Feb. 5.
February 06, 2009
The FGCU basketball teams will face the ETSU Bucs in conference double-header action on Saturday afternoon. Tip-off for the first game is set for 1:30 p.m.
February 05, 2009
The Eagles scored 100 points for the first time in two years and six Eagles scored in double figures as the Eagles smashed the Spartans 102-53 Thursday night.
February 04, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to extend their winning streak to nine games when they face USC Upstate on Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
January 31, 2009
Four players reach double-figures for FGCU as the Eagles win their eighth consecutive game and avenge a 60-55 loss to the Bruins in Nashville earlier this month
January 30, 2009
The FGCU basketball teams will play host to the Belmont Bruins in conference double-header action. Tip-off for the first game is set for 1 p.m.
January 29, 2009
Four Eagles scored in double figures as FGCU extended its winning streak to seven games by defeating Lipscomb by the final of 89-46 on Thursday night.
January 28, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to extend their winning streak to seven games when they host Lipscomb on Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
January 26, 2009
Four Eagles scored in double figures and Kristina Mingos grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds as FGCU defeated Stetson by the final of 77-66 on Monday night.
January 24, 2009
FGCU outscored UNF 40-22 in the second half after trailing by a point at halftime; Chelsea Lyles (15 points, 7 assists) and Kelsey Jacobson (17 points, 5-8 3-pt FGs) lead the way for the Eagles as they move into a tie for second place in the A-Sun
January 22, 2009
Chelsea Lyles led the Eagles with 19 points and 7 rebounds, Adrianne McNally and Kelsey Jacobson each added 11 as FGCU improves to 13-4 and 6-3 in conference
January 21, 2009
After winning three consecutive games, the Lady Eagles (12-4, 5-3) open their five-game homestand against Jacksonville (10-7, 6-2) at Alico Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m.
January 17, 2009
Florida Gulf Coast had 52 student-athletes named to the Atlantic Sun Conference's Fall All-Academic teams in a statement released by the conference office on Thursday afternoon.
January 17, 2009
The Eagles saw a 22-point second-half lead cut down to two, but held on and knocked off the Lady Owls 78-72 on Saturday afternoon at the KSU Convocation Center in an Atlantic Sun Conference game.
January 15, 2009
A back and forth battle between Mercer and Florida Gulf Coast ended on a good note for the Eagles, as FGCU took home a 85-76 overtime win.
January 14, 2009
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to pick up another conference victory when they head to Macon, Ga. to face the Bears of Mercer on Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
January 10, 2009
Eagles run away from Spartans with 16-5 run in second half; Adrianne McNally and Chelsea Lyles each score 21 points in the victory
January 09, 2009
The FGCU basketball teams will play host to USC Upstate in conference double-header action. Tip-off for the first game is set for 2 p.m.
January 08, 2009
Despite having three scorers with 14+ points, FGCU suffers first loss at home and first time losing consecutive games this season
January 07, 2009
The FGCU basketball teams will play host to ETSU (women) and Stetson (men) in conference double-header action. Tip-off for the first game is set for 5 p.m.
January 05, 2009
Adrianne McNally scored 20 points and Chelsea Lyles recorded a double-double as the Belmont Bruins snapped FGCU's five-game winning streak by defeating the Eagles 60-55 Monday night at the Curb Event Center.
January 03, 2009
Four Eagles scored in double figures, led by Kelsey Jacobson's game-high 17 points, and FGCU forced Lipscomb into 27 turnovers as the Eagles defeated the Lady Bisons by the final of 81-51 on Saturday afternoon at Allen Arena.
January 02, 2009
The FGCU men's and women's basketball teams will head to Nashville, Tenn. for double-header action against Lipscomb to open the new year. Both games can be seen live on A-Sun.TV and tip-off for the first game is set for 3 p.m.
December 30, 2008
Chelsea Lyles and Kelsey Jacobson each scored 14 points for FGCU as they easily handled the Big Red, 70-36
December 29, 2008
The FGCU basketball teams will play host to Cornell (women) and Army (men) in non-conference double-header action. Tip-off for the first game is set for 5 p.m.
December 19, 2008
Four Eagles scored in double figures and FGCU held Bethune-Cookman without a field goal for the first five minutes of the game as the Eagles defeated BCU by the final of 76-59 on Friday night.
December 18, 2008
Nearly a week since beating Campbell in Alico Arena in their last outting, the Lady Eagles (6-2) return to action tomorrow evening as they face Bethune Cookman (5-2). Tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
December 13, 2008
Four Eagles reach double-figures in scoring again as FGCU improves to 1-1 in the Atlantic Sun, 6-2 overall this season
December 12, 2008
The FGCU men's and women's basketball teams will play host to the Campbell Camels for A-Sun double-header action. Both games can be seen live on A-Sun.TV and tip-off for the first game is set for 1 p.m.
December 07, 2008
Kelsey Jacobson's 17 second-half points led four Eagles in double-figures as FGCU improves to 5-2 on the season
December 05, 2008
Just three days after dropping a tough game to Stetson in their last outting, the Lady Eagles (4-2) return to action tomorrow afternoon to host UCF (1-6) in Alico Arena. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.
December 04, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team dropped its second game of the season as the fell to the Stetson Hatters 77-68 in the Edmunds Center.
December 03, 2008
The FGCU men's and women's basketball teams will head to DeLand, Fla. for double-header action against Stetson to open A-Sun regular season play on Thursday, Dec. 4. Both games can be seen live on A-Sun.TV.
December 02, 2008
The 2008-09 FGCU Women's Basketball Media Guide is now available for online viewing.
November 29, 2008
Three players scored in double figures as the Lady Eagles defeated WSSU, 57-43, in their second game of the UNCG Marriott Classic on Saturday.
November 28, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will participate in the UNCG Marriott Classic this week in Greensboro, N.C. The field of teams participating in the classic include Bowling Green State, UNCG, FGCU, and Winston Salem State.
November 28, 2008
Four players scored in double figures as the Lady Eagles defeated UNCG, 66-50, in the second game of the UNCG Marriott Classic on Friday.
November 26, 2008
Eagles improve to 2-1 with the victory over Santa Clara University thanks in large part to Chelsea Lyles (22 points, 10 rebounds) and Adrianne McNally (18 points, 7 rebounds)
November 25, 2008
Ten days after their last game, the Lady Eagles (1-1) return to action tomorrow afternoon to host Santa Clara (0-4) in Alico Arena. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.
November 19, 2008
Christina Rivette, a 5'10 wing from Fenton High School in Fenton, Mich., has signed on as the newest member of the FGCU women's basketball program, head coach Karl Smesko announced Wednesday.
November 18, 2008
FGCU forward Adrianne McNally scored a career-high 22 points to help the Eagles knock down the Florida Gators, 88-86, in their season opener on Friday. McNally earned the first Player of the Week award for the 2008-09 season and her second-career honor, the conference announced Tuesday.
November 16, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team dropped its first game of the season as more than 1,500 fans watched the Eagles fall to the No. 21/24 Florida State Seminoles 81-62 in the Tucker Center.
November 15, 2008
After upsetting the Gators in the 08-09 season opener on Friday night, the FGCU women's basketball team (1-0) returns to action tomorrow afternoon against Florida State (0-0) at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.
November 15, 2008
The Eagles 88-86 win over the Floirda Gators will rebroadcast tonight (Sat., November 15) at 10 p.m. on all the channels in WRXY's coverage area. The game can also be viewed at 10 p.m. on www.wrxytv.com.
November 14, 2008
FGCU's Adrianne McNally and Chelsea Lyles led the Eagles with 22 points and 16 points, repectively, as the Eagles upset the Gators of Florida in front of 2,866 fans in Alico Arena in the 08-09 season-opener.
November 13, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will officially open its 2008-09 campaign this Friday night when it entertains the Gators of the University of Florida. Tip-off in Alico Arena is set for 7:00 p.m.
November 03, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team had one of the most successful runs for a first year Division I program last season, finishing with a 22-9 overall record and a automatic bid to the 2008 Postseason WNIT.
October 09, 2008
Fans can get their first look at the 2008-09 hoops teams at the 'Sneak Peek and Pick a Seat Party' on October 23 at 7:00 pm.
October 08, 2008
With conference basketball teams set to open practice in the coming days in preparation for the 2008-09 campaign, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced the results of its annual preseason women's basketball poll Wednesday afternoon. League coaches and media both selected FGCU to finsh fifth in the conference.
August 27, 2008
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team has announced the 2008-09 schedule. Head Coach Karl Smesko and the Eagles, coming off a 22-win season and a WNIT berth, will play a solid non-conference schedule before diving into the 20-game conference slate.
April 18, 2008
Samantha Gray, a 5'11 wing from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Ark., has signed on as the newest member of the FGCU women's basketball program, head coach Karl Smesko announced Friday.
April 18, 2008
Samantha Gray, a 5'11 wing from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Ark., has signed on as the newest member of the FGCU women's basketball program, head coach Karl Smesko announced Friday.
April 14, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team wrapped up the 2007-08 season with the fourth most wins in program history, a second-place finish in the Atlantic Sun and a historic run in the WNIT Tournament.
April 14, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team wrapped up the 2007-08 season with the fourth most wins in program history, a second-place finish in the Atlantic Sun and a historic run in the WNIT Tournament.
April 11, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball program has announced a basketballl camp for June. The camp is for grades 5-12 and will be June 23-26.
March 24, 2008
Delia De La Torre tied her career-high with 24 points as the Eagles fell to the Gators, 60-55, in the second round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament on Monday night at the O'Connell Center.
March 23, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will head to Gainesville, Fla. to take on the Gators of the University of Florida in the second round of the WNIT Monday evening. The game can be seen live on GatorVision.tv and tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
March 21, 2008
Delia De La Torre finished with 20 points and eight rebounds as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated USF 67-65 to advance to the second round of the WNIT.
March 20, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will host South Florida in the first round of the WNIT Friday evening. Friday's game will be the final home game for FGCU's four seniors. The game can be seen live on A-Sun.TV and tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
March 18, 2008
The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles will face the University of South Florida of the Big East Conference in the first round of the Postseason Women's National Invitational Tournament on March 21 at Alico Arena. The announcement was made late on Monday, March 17.
March 18, 2008
The FGCU-USF women's basketball contest on Friday will tip at 7 p.m. ET in Alico Arena in the first round of the WNIT.
March 16, 2008
Join the FGCU women's basketball team at Beef O'Brady's in Estero for the announcement of the pairings for the Women's National Invitational Tournament on Monday night (March 17).
March 08, 2008
Delia De La Torre recorded her second consecutive double-double as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Cal St. Bakersfield 64-54 to win the National Independent Tournament. The Eagles also picked up an automatic bid to the WNIT when ETSU defeated Jacksonville in the A-Sun Championship Game on Saturday afternoon.
March 07, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will play their second game of the Division I Independent Tournament Friday afternoon at 4:30 pm against Chicago State.
March 07, 2008
Delia De La Torre and Adrianne McNally both recorded double-doubles as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Chicago State 58-48 to advance to the championship game of the National Independent Tournament.
March 06, 2008
Delia De La Torre scored a game-high 21 points, Chelsea Dermyer nearly recorded a triple-double and five Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated NJIT 75-63 in their first game of the National Independent Tournament.
March 05, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will finish out the 2007-08 season at the Division I Independent Championship beginning Thursday in Edinburg, Texas. The Eagles (18-8) will open tournament play against NJIT on Thursday at 5:30pm CT. Each of the six participating teams will play three games.
March 04, 2008
With the Atlantic Sun Conference readying for its 23rd annual Women's Basketball Championship in Nashville this week, the league office released its 2007-08 All-Conference selections Tuesday morning.
March 03, 2008
Chelsea Dermyer claimed the final Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award and put the Eagles in position to earn a WNIT berth if ETSU wins the General Shale Brick A-Sun Championship.
March 01, 2008
Chelsea Dermyer scored a game-high 17 points and Delia De La Torre recorded a double-double as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated UNF 70-39.
February 29, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will host A-Sun foe North Florida in the first game of a double-header Saturday evening. Saturday's game will be the final home game for FGCU's four seniors. The game can be seen live on A-Sun.TV and tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
February 28, 2008
Florida Gulf Coast used an inside-outside attack in knocking off Jacksonville in women's basketball action at the Alico Arena on Thursday night.
February 27, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will host A-Sun foe Jacksonville in the first game of a double-header Thursday evening. The game can be seen live on A-Sun.TV and tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
February 23, 2008
Adrianne McNally recorded 20 points as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Stetson 58-44.
February 21, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will head to DeLand, Fla. to face Stetson in the first game of a double-header Saturday afternoon.
February 18, 2008
Ashley Haegele recorded a career-high 24 points as the FGCU women's basketball team got back to their winning ways and defeated Mercer 74-67.
February 16, 2008
Chelsea Dermyer scored a game-high 16 points as the Eagles fell 55-52 to the Kennesaw St. Owls on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles dropped their first game since Jan. 12 and had their nine game winning streak snapped with the loss.
February 14, 2008
Winning streaks and a season sweep will be on the line Saturday afternoon when the FGCU women's basketball team takes on conference foe Kennesaw State in the Atlantic Sun game of the week in the KSU Convocation Center. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.
February 11, 2008
Ashley Haegele scored a game-high 18 points and four Eagles scored in double-figures as the Eagles hung on and defeated ETSU 71-66 on Monday night to secure a share of first place in the Atlantic Sun conference.
February 10, 2008
Winning streaks and a share of first place in the A-Sun will be on the line Monday night when the FGCU women's basketball team takes on conference foe ETSU in the Atlantic Sun game of the week in Alico Arena. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
February 09, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team is teaming up with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and will be holding a "Think Pink" day on Sat. Feb. 9, as the Eagles host USC Upstate at 7 p.m. in Alico Arena. The team encourages everyone in attendance to wear pink in support of breast cancer research. The Eagles will be wearing pink wristbands to show support for the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer during the game.
February 09, 2008
Delia De La Torre recorded a career-high 24 points and four Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated USC Upstate 71-45 to win their eighth consecutive game.
February 04, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to win their seventh consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference game Monday night against Lipscomb. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m.
February 04, 2008
Four Eagles scored in double figures as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Lipscomb 65-51 to win their seventh consecutive game.
February 02, 2008
Adrianne McNally scored a game-high 19 points and Mandi Pierce snagged a career-high nine rebounds as the Eagles knocked off Belmont, the defending Atlantic Sun Champions, 59-41 Saturday night at the Curb Event Center.
February 01, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to win their sixth consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference game Saturday night against Belmont. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 5 p.m.
January 28, 2008
Delia De La Torre scored a game-high 16 points as the Eagles defeated Campbell 78-44 on Monday night to win their fifth consecutive Atlantic Sun conference game.
January 27, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to win their fifth consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference game Monday night against Campbell. The game is scheduled to tip at 7 p.m.
January 26, 2008
Shannon Murphy scored a team-high 19 points as the Eagles defeated the Runnin' Bulldogs 76-65 on Saturday night to win their fourth consecutive Atlantic Sun conference game.
January 25, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to win their fourth consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference game Saturday night against Gardner-Webb. The game is scheduled to tip at 7 p.m.
January 22, 2008
Florida Gulf Coast senior Chelsea Dermyer set a multitude of career bests in a win against Kennesaw State a week ago, and on Monday again piloted the Eagles past a conference opponent with a team-best 16-point effort. Her stellar week concludes with her second Player of the Week honor of the season, the conference office announced Tuesday.
January 21, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will look to win their third consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference game Monday night against Mercer. The game can be seen live on ASun.tv and is scheduled to tip at 7 p.m.
January 21, 2008
Chelsea Dermyer scored a team-high 16 points and Ashley Haegele recorded her first career double-double as the Eagles defeated Mercer 84-45 on Monday night to win their third consecutive Atlantic Sun conference game.
January 19, 2008
Chelsea Dermyer scored a career-high 24 points and Delia De La Torre recorded a double-double as FGCU defeated Kennesaw State 75-64 on Saturday night to secure the program's second consecutive Atlantic Sun conference victory.
January 18, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will play their second Atlantic Sun Conference home game Saturday night against Kennesaw State. The game can be seen live on ASun.tv and is the first game of a double-header.
January 12, 2008
Delia De La Torre scored a game-high 19 points as the Eagles defeated Stetson 65-44 on Saturday night to secure the program's first Atlantic Sun conference victory.
January 10, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will play thier first Atlantic Sun Conference home game Saturday night against Stetson. The game can be seen live on ASun.tv and is the Atlantic Sun game of the week. Beasley Broadcasting is sponsoring 'Beasley Buck Night' where all tickets and concessions will be sold for $1.
January 07, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team is looking to get back on the winning track and also pick up the program's first Atlantic Sun Conference victory when they take on North Florida on Monday night.
January 07, 2008
Kristine Herman led the Eagles with a career-high 12 points as the FGCU women's basketball team dropped their second consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference game after falling 63-47 to the North Florida Ospreys Monday night at UNF Arena.
January 05, 2008
Delia De La Torre scored a team-high 18 points and Chelsea Dermyer added 15 points as the FGCU women's basketball team lost its conference opener on the road to the A-Sun Preseason favorite, Jacksonville Dolphins 62-58 Saturday afternoon at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
January 04, 2008
The FGCU women's basketball team will begin Atlantic Sun Conference play and also try to win their third consecutive game when they take on the Jacksonville Dolphins on Saturday Jan. 5 at 1 p.m.
December 26, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast forward Adrianne McNally powered the Eagles to a perfect 2-0 week and the championship trophy at the FGCU Holiday Classic. The forward averaged 19.5 points in the two tournament games, en route to earning MVP honors for the weekend, and notched her first career Player of the Week honor the conference office announced Wednesday.
December 21, 2007
Adrianne McNally led the Eagles with 19 points and earned Tournament MVP honors as the FGCU women's basketball team defeated Memphis in the championship game of the FGCU Holiday Classic 71-49 in Alico Arena.
December 20, 2007
Adrianne McNally scored a career-high 20 points and five Eagles scored in double-figures as FGCU defeated Texas Pan-American 74-40 to advance to the Championship Game of the FGCU Holiday Classic.
December 19, 2007
The FGCU women's basketball team will host the 2007 FGCU Holiday Classic Dec. 20-21 in Alico Arena. The field of teams participating in the tournament includes FGCU, Loyola-Chicago, Memphis, Texas Pan-American.
December 17, 2007
Shannon Murphy (Brighton, Mich) scored a team-high 11 points as the FGCU women's basketball team fell to the Florida A&M; Lady Rattlers at Gaither Gym, by the final score of 71-52.
December 11, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast senior Chelsea Dermyer scored a season-high 20 points against Central Florida last week, leading the Eagles to their biggest victory as a Division I program, and on Monday the conference office named her its Player of the Week for the first time.
December 09, 2007
Five Eagles scored in double figures and freshman Shannon Murphy scored a career-high 21 points to lead FGCU in a 81-75 victory on Sunday afternoon against Central Florida at the New UCF Arena.
December 07, 2007
Looking for its third victory as a Division I program, the FGCU women's basketball team (2-4) returns to action tomorrow night against Central Florida(4-4) at the UCF Arena in Orlando. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.
December 04, 2007
Adrianne McNally scored 15 points as the FGCU women's basketball team fell to the Florida Gators at the Stephen C. O'Connell Arena, by the final score of 78-52.
December 03, 2007
After capturing its second victory of the season Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Dec. 1, the FGCU women's basketball team (2-3) returns to action tomorrow night against Florida (4-4) at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
December 01, 2007
Delia De La Torre and Amanda Pierce both posted career-high point totals with 20 points and 17 points, respectively, as the FGCU women's basketball team earned its second victory as a Division 1 program by defeating A-Sun foe, Gardner-Webb, 60-56, in the Consolation Game of the Cornell Classic.
November 30, 2007
Amanda Pierce scored a career-high 16 points as the FGCU women's basketball team fell to Bowling Green Falcons in the first game of the Cornell Classic 74-60 in Newman Arena.
November 28, 2007
The FGCU women's basketball team will participate in the 2007 Cornell Classic this weekend in Ithaca, N.Y. The field of teams participating in the tournament include Bowling Green, Cornell, FGCU and Gardner-Webb.
November 27, 2007
Live internet video streaming will be available as the FGCU women's basketball team participates in the Cornell Classic in Ithaca, NY on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1.
November 24, 2007
Delia De La Torre scored a career-high 19 points and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team as the FGCU women's basketball team fell to Eastern Kentucky in the championship game of the FGCU Thanksgiving Classic 74-56 in Alico Arena.
November 23, 2007
Delia De La Torre scored a career-high 18 points and led the FGCU women's basketball team to its first victory as a Division 1 program as they clawed past Central Connecticut State 71-52 at the FGCU Thanksgiving Classic in Alico Arena.
November 22, 2007
The FGCU women's basketball team will host the 2007 FGCU Thanksgiving Classic this weekend in Alico Arena.
November 20, 2007
FGCU women's basketball head coach Karl Smesko announced that three players have signed National Letters of Intent to attend FGCU next fall and play for the 2008-09 Eagle basketball team.
November 09, 2007
The FGCU women's basketball team dropped its first game as a Division 1 program as more than 2,000 fans watched the Eagles fall to the No. 19 Florida State Seminoles 93-53 in Alico Arena.
November 08, 2007
The FGCU women's basketball team will officially open its 2007-08 campaign this Friday night when it entertains No. 19 Florida State. Tip-off in Alico Arena is set for 7:30 p.m.
November 06, 2007
Just in time for the start of the season, the 2007-08 FGCU Women's Basketball Media Guide is now available for online viewing.
October 25, 2007
The FGCU Women's Basketball team opens the 2007-08 campaign coming off the most incredible season of any team in the school's short history.
October 09, 2007
As the 2007-08 season is set to begin, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced the results of its annual preseason women's basketball poll Tuesday. The FGCU women's basketball program has been picked to finish sixth in the media poll and tenth in the coach's poll.
October 08, 2007
FGCU basketball fans can help raise the curtain for another season by joining the Tip-Off Madness celebration at Alico Arena, Friday, Oct. 12.
September 21, 2007
The FGCU women's basketball team participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida "Bowl For Kids Sake" fundraising event at Gator Lanes.
September 17, 2007
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team has announced the 2007-08 schedule.
August 09, 2007
FGCU women's basketball Head Coach Karl Smesko has announced that Nathan Daume will become the newest member of the Eagles coaching staff
August 07, 2007
FGCU women's basketball Head Coach Karl Smesko announced that Ericka Haney will become the newest member of the Eagles coaching staff.
June 04, 2007
Lindsey Newpher and Kristine Herman are the 7th and 8th players to sign with FGCU this year
May 15, 2007
Jackie Thiel will join the squad next season
April 19, 2007
Eagles sign two 6-1 post players
March 24, 2007
Southern Connecticut State wins D-II national championship with 61-45 win over FGCU
March 22, 2007
Eagles hold on for 61-57 win over Clayton State
March 21, 2007
Chelsea Dermyer scored a career-high 21 in the Elite Eight
March 20, 2007
Schrader leads the top ranked Eagles into the Elite Eight
March 12, 2007
FGCU beat #4 Delta State to advance to the Elite Eight
March 10, 2007
FGCU handed Valdosta State a 50-41 loss
March 31, 2006
Schrader honored by Division II Bulletin
March 30, 2006
FGCU concluded a 29-2 season with trip to South Region Semifinals
March 11, 2006
Top-seed Delta State eliminates FGCU 57-48
March 10, 2006
Eagles (29-1) advance to regional semifinals
March 09, 2006
Eagles meet Tars in battle of top-11 nationally ranked teams
March 07, 2006
#11 Eagles (28-1) to face #9 Rollins in NCAA First Round
March 06, 2006
FGCU to face Rollins at Noon on Friday
March 05, 2006
#5 Eagles (28-1) to face #4 Rollins (28-1) on Friday
March 01, 2006
Eagles Await NCAA Tournament Selections on Sunday
February 28, 2006
28-1 Eagles await NCAA Tournament bid
February 26, 2006
Schrader named MVP of the Independent Tournament and Alex Nelson named to All-Tournament team.
February 25, 2006
26-1 Eagles defeat Claflin University 48-44.
February 24, 2006
Eagles (26-1) beat Johnson and Wales 66-31.
February 23, 2006
Eagles (25-1) host eight-team field to close out regular season schedule
February 23, 2006
Eagles (25-1) close out regular season with tournament at Alico Arena this weekend
February 22, 2006
Eagles (25-1) one of 5 South Region teams in top-15
February 17, 2006
FGCU wins 12th consecutive game Friday night at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
February 15, 2006
Eagles (23-1) back in action Friday night
February 14, 2006
Eagles (23-1) one of five South Region teams in national top-25
February 09, 2006
February 10th game cancelled
February 09, 2006
FGCU remains among top teams in South Region
February 09, 2006
Senior guard named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District third team
February 08, 2006
Eagles (23-1) remain among best in nation
February 06, 2006
FGCU rolls past Florida Memorial for 11th Straight Win
February 05, 2006
Eagles host Florida Memorial Monday Night at 5:30 p.m.
February 04, 2006
FGCU defeats Palm Beach Atlantic 82-45, Myers leading scorer with 26 points.
February 03, 2006
Eagles host Sailfish at 7 p.m.
February 02, 2006
Eagles remain among top ranked teams from the South Region
February 01, 2006
Schrader scored 19 points versus Lions.
February 01, 2006
Eagles (20-1) reach highest ever-ranking
January 30, 2006
The Eagles claim 20th victory versus West Alabama
January 25, 2006
Despite sixth-best winning percentage in nation, Eagles (19-1) fall to fifth in South Region
January 24, 2006
18-1 Eagles one of six South Region teams ranked in top-25
January 24, 2006
#14 Eagles pick up 19th win.
January 23, 2006
FGCU (18-1) plays only game of week Tuesday night
January 21, 2006
#18 Eagles pick up 18th win, 71-66
January 20, 2006
No. 14 Eagles improve to 17-1
January 19, 2006
NCAA releases first Division II regional poll
January 18, 2006
FGCU moves up one place in this week's National Poll
January 16, 2006
Eagles top UPR-Cayey 70-28
January 11, 2006
Eagles travel to Puerto Rico at Cayey on Sunday
January 10, 2006
Eagles (15-1) continue to move up in Division II Coaches Poll
January 07, 2006
Schrader scores 17 points as Eagles improve to 15-1
January 06, 2006
16th-ranked Eagles to host Mocs Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
January 05, 2006
14-1 Eagles move up four spots in Top-25 poll
December 30, 2005
Conely's 20 points help FGCU improve to 14-1
December 29, 2005
#20 Eagles win first game of Holiday Classic at Alico Arena; face Montevallo tomorrow at 5:45 pm
December 27, 2005
#20 Eagles to host Eckerd, Queens and Montevallo in two-day event
December 21, 2005
Eagles lose for first time, 70-66
December 20, 2005
#20 Eagles (11-0) to host four-team classic Tuesday and Wednesday
December 20, 2005
Eagles now 12-0; host Arkansas-Monticello Wednesday at 3 p.m.
December 19, 2005
No. 20 Eagles to face Christian Brothers on Tuesday and Arkansas-Monticello on Wednesday
December 17, 2005
Two high school standouts to join FGCU for 2006-07
December 15, 2005
#24 Eagles Improve to 11-0 with win as Myers becomes all-time leading scorer
December 14, 2005
#24 Eagles (10-0) host West Florida (6-2) on Thursday night
December 14, 2005
Eagles make first appearance in USA Today/ESPN National poll
December 13, 2005
Women's assistant coach one of 15 nominees for team
December 12, 2005
10 consecutive wins to open season set new mark at FGCU
December 11, 2005
Eagles put unbeaten streak on the line against 5-2 Fighting Knights
December 04, 2005
FGCU tops West Georgia for 9-0 start
December 03, 2005
Eagles now 8-0 after 54-47 road win
December 02, 2005
7-0 Eagles face tough road tests
November 29, 2005
FGCU runs season-opening win streak to 7
November 27, 2005
Eagles top North Alabama in regional tilt
November 26, 2005
Eagles going after 6th straight win to start season
November 25, 2005
Eagles looking for 5th straight win to open season
November 25, 2005
Eagles win 80-40 to improve to 5-0
November 23, 2005
Eagles beat UPR-Cayey 78-38
November 22, 2005
Eagles score over 100 points for second time in three games
November 20, 2005
Eagles win 86-55 to move to 2-0
November 19, 2005
Eagles race past Puerto Rico-Bayamon 107-53
November 16, 2005
New look Eagles open fourth season this weekend
November 07, 2005
FGCU tops FAU in Pre-Season Exhibition
October 04, 2005
Three changes made to 2005-06 schedule
August 23, 2005
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team has released its schedule for the 2005-06 season head coach Karl Smesko announced on Tuesday.
August 18, 2005
Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball coach Karl Smesko announced the addition of two junior college transfers.
August 01, 2005
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team has added three recruits to the incoming class of 2005-06, according to head coach Karl Smesko.
July 13, 2005
Three of the top high school players in the state of Florida have signed National Letters of Intent to play women's basketball at Florida Gulf Coast University beginning this fall.
March 03, 2005
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team won two of three games in a season-ending trip in Puerto Rico to finish the regular season with a 21-9 record.
February 26, 2005
Junior guard Ebonie Halliburton scored a career-high 23 points to lead Florida Gulf Coast University to a 62-57 Senior Night win over Florida Southern College Saturday night in a key Division II South Region women's basketball game at Alico Arena.
February 19, 2005
Junior guard Candy Myers scored a career-high 27 points to lead Florida Gulf Coast University to a 97-60 rout of Western New Mexico University in women's basketball action at Alico Arena Saturday evening.
February 17, 2005
Danaea Williams had 27 points to lead Central State University of Ohio to a 56-47 win over Florida Gulf Coast University in women's basketball action at Alico Arena Thursday night.
February 13, 2005
Junior guard Candy Myers led five players in double figures as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team completed a two-game sweep of Converse College this weekend with an easy 81-55 victory at Alico Arena Sunday afternoon.
February 12, 2005
Junior guard Ebonie Haliburton scored 17 points to lead the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team to an easy 69-36 victory over Converse College at Alico Arena Saturday night.
February 05, 2005
The University of Arkansas at Monticello rallied in the second half to pull out a 52-49 win over Florida Gulf Coast University at Steelman Fieldhouse in a Division II South Region women's basketball game Saturday afternoon.
February 02, 2005
The Christian Brothers University overcame an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Florida Gulf Coast University 55-50 Wednesday night at Canale Arena in a Division II South Region women's basketball game.
January 31, 2005
Junior Candy Myers (New Batavia, OH) scored 25 points and senior Andrea Clarke (Guelph, Ont.) added 16 points and six rebounds Tuesday night to lead Florida Gulf Coast University to a 66-52 victory over the University of North Alabama
January 22, 2005
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team blew past Florida Memorial 104-56 in record-setting fashion Saturday night at Alico Arena.
January 18, 2005
Four players scored in double figures as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team knocked off Warner Southern 89-48 Tuesday night at Alico Arena for its fifth straight victory.
January 14, 2005
The Florida Gulf Coast University's women's basketball picked up its fourth straight victory on Friday night with a 75-34 win over Florida Memorial.
January 05, 2005
Eagles win key South Region match-up with 85-59 victory over Montevallo
January 04, 2005
Senior forward Andrea Clarke scored four of her game-high 23 points and had a key steal down the stretch to help the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team pull out a 75-69 win over the University of West Florida
December 30, 2004
The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team found its shooting touch to run away from Saint Joseph's College of Indiana 93-53 in the consolation game of the 3rd Annual FGCU Holiday Tournament presented by Premium Tour & Travel
December 22, 2004
Valdosta State utilized its strong size advantage to knock off Florida Gulf Coast Univeristy 67-47 in the final day of the FGCU Women's Holiday Classic at Alico Arena.
December 21, 2004
Five players scored in double figures Tuesday night as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team ran past Goldey-Beacom College 95-38 in first-day play at the FGCU Holiday Classic at Alico Arena.
December 18, 2004
Senior forward Andrea Clarke exploded for a school-record 38 points to lead Florida Gulf Coast University to an 83-74 come-from-behind victory over Molloy College of New York Saturday afternoon at Rubin Arena on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic.
December 09, 2004
Senior forward Andrea Clarke poured in a career-high 24 points to lead Florida Gulf Coast University to a 70-51 win over Fayetteville State (NC) in women's college basketball action at Alico Arena on Thursday night.
December 04, 2004
Junior guards Candy Myers (New Batavia, OH) and Ebonie Halliburton (East St. Louis, IL) scored 14 points apiece to lead the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team to a 63-51 win over Valdosta State Saturday night at The Complex in Valdosta.
December 03, 2004
Natasha Liggins hit a jumper with 16 seconds remaining to lift West Georgia to a 54-53 win over Florida Gulf Coast University in women's basketball action Friday afternoon.
November 30, 2004
Junior guard Megan Jones scored 16 points to lead three players in double figures as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team knocked off Florida Southern 56-51 at the Jenkins Fieldhouse in Lakeland on Tuesday night.
November 27, 2004
Florida Gulf Coast cruised to a 103-50 victory over Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras in women's college basketball and claimed third place at the 2004 Sodexho Thanksgiving Tournament, Saturday afternoon at the Clemente Center.
November 26, 2004
Sisters Sherika and Shekiya Tarpkins combined to score 40 points to lead Fort Valley State (3-1) to a 92-73 victory over Florida Gulf Coast in the opening round of the 2004 Sodexho Thanksgiving Tournament Friday afternoon at the Clemente Center.
November 20, 2004
Senior forward Andrea Clarke scored a game high 21 points to lead Florida Gulf Coast University to a 57-44 win over Eckerd College in the final game of the Hillmyer Tremont Classic at Alico Arena.
November 19, 2004
Junior guard Candy Myers paced the Eagles with 12 points and five assists as Florida Gulf Coast University picked up their first loss of the season 58-46 against Puerto Rico- Bayamon in the Hillmyer Tremont Classic at Alico Arena.
November 15, 2004
Junior forward Alex Kwiecinska scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures as Florida Gulf Coast University opened the 2004-05 campaign Monday night with a 90-69 victory over Saint Leo at Alico Arena.
November 12, 2004
With 15 home games, Karl Smesko is looking for continued dominance at Alico Arena to propel Florida Gulf Coast University in its first year of NCAA Division II post-season eligibility.
September 09, 2004
Florida Gulf Coast University head women's basketball coach Karl Smesko has announced that Sharon Emory has joined the Eagles coaching staff and will serve as an assistant coach.
August 04, 2004
With 15 home games, Karl Smesko is looking for continued dominance at Alico Arena to propel Florida Gulf Coast University in its first year of NCAA Division II post-season eligibility.
February 13, 2003
Trish Fleming scored 31 points in the Eagles 84-52 win over PBA.
February 10, 2003
Trish Fleming poured in 28 points as the Eagles improve to 27-1 on the season.
February 08, 2003
Robyn Swain scored 15 points and pulled down 17 boards as the Eagle women won their 26th game of the season
February 03, 2003
Trish Fleming scored 25, and Robyn Swain recorded another double double to lift the eagles over the knight's.
February 01, 2003
Robyn Swain led the eagles to their 23rd victory Saturday afternoon.
January 30, 2003
Trish Fleming scored 26 points, and Robyn Swain earned another double double to lead the eagles to their 22nd win.
January 28, 2003
Robyn Swain scored 15 points, pulled down 9 boards, and earned 5 steals in leading the eagles to victory
January 22, 2003
Megan Jones scored a career high 19 points and dished out 6 assists in leading the Eagles to their 19th win of the season.
January 13, 2003
Trish Fleming led all scorers with 20 points as the FGCU women's basketball team beat Flagler 60-49.
January 07, 2003
Trish Fleming scored the first 11 points of the game, and the eagles never looked back rolling to a 62-43 victory to remain undefeated at Alico Arena.
December 17, 2002
Trish Fleming scored 35 points to lead the FGCU women over the University of Indiana South Bend.
December 14, 2002
Trish Fleming poured in 26 points tonight to lead the Eagles to a 67-37 win.
December 09, 2002
FGCU's women's basketball game has been changed to Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m.
December 07, 2002
Rebecca Stewart poured in a game-high 18 points to lead the Eagles by Clearwater Christian 96-35.
December 06, 2002
Fleming, Santana lead Eagles once again.
December 02, 2002
Coach Karl Smesko and the FGCU women's basketball team made it 4-0 tonight at the grand opening of Alico Arena.