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GAME THREAD: FGCU vs. FAU - 12/28/16 @ 7:00 PM

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What: FGCU (9-5) vs. FAU (4-6)

When: Wednesday, Friday 28th @ 7:00 PM

WhereFAU Arena

TV: None

Live VideoHere *FEE

Radio: ESPN 106.3 FM

Live StatsHere

Eagles Team SiteHere



The Series

The all-time series between FGCU and FAU is tied with one win a piece. In the most recent matchup, the Eagles were victorious 60-55 in Ft. Myers on December 1st, 2008.


FGCU at a Glance

Offense - 79.6 PPG, 52.1% FG, 42.2% 3PT

Defense - 70.6 PPGA, 42.6% FGA, 27.3% 3PTA

Rebounding - 37.1 PG Eagles , 29.9 PG Opponents


Notables

The FGCU Eagles skyrocketed into fame with their Sweet Sixteen run in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. Their fast paced and explosive play-style dubbed DunkCity, captivated the nation. While head coach during the Cinderella run, Andy Enfield, left for USC, and many of those players have graduated, the Eagles still maintain a quality and entertaining product on the court.

Today, the Eagles are led by forth year head coach Joe Dooley, who previously was an assistant at Kansas. Dooley's record at FGCU is 64-39, and includes one A-Sun regular season championship, A-Sun Tournament championship, and invitations to the NIT and NCAA Tournament in 2014 and 2016 respectively. 

The Eagles return their top three scorers from the previous season, and six of the top seven scorers as well. Still, FGCU's leading scorer is a newcomer via a transfer from UCF; Brandon Goodwin, who leads the team with 16.6 PPG. Last season's leader in points and rebounds, Marc-Eddy Norelia has struggled this season after returning from an injury involving his shooting hand.



FAU at a Glance

Offense - 73.7 PPG, 42.9% FG, 36.7% 3PT

Defense - 70.8 PGA, 42.1% FGA, 36.8% 3PTA

Rebounding - 36.8 PG Owls, 38.7 PG Opponents


Notables

FAU is coming off a 79-57 win against NAIA opponent Webber International at the Burrow. They have won two out of the last three, including a major upset in overtime against Ohio State in Columbus. 

Justin Massey netted a game-high 15 points in his second game back from an NCAA eligibility following his transfer back to FAU from Brown. 

Massey, Adonis Filer, Ronald Delph, and Jeantal Cylla all combined for the final 27 points to put the game against Webber International away. 

Wednesday's tilt will be the final contest before the Owls begin C-USA play against Western Kentucky this Saturday.

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Less than an hour until tipoff, and we're still waiting for a betting line to come up.

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Change in the lineup tonight compared to the Webber game, as Neely will start over Booker who went down hard against Webber.


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After a slow start for both teams, Eagles take an early lead at the Burrow.


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Jack David Whidden III (2) said

Less than an hour until tipoff, and we're still waiting for a betting line to come up.
Posted On: Dec 28th 2016, 6:11 PM #365241

There wasn't one for some reason…my math has FGCU by 2.

Hope to be wrong!
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Owls and Eagles keep shooting themselves in the foot with silly turnovers and poor shot choices.


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An impressive dunk over Delph and a nothing-but-net three pointer were highlights for FGCU's run.


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3:00 left in the half, Owls need a late run here in order to end the half on a positive note. Can't allow high scoring Eagles to take an insurmountable lead.


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Ugly doesn't begin to describe how the end of the half went for FAU. HT stats are coming soon.


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FGCU's now showing why they're one of the best shooters in the nation. After a shaky start, the Eagles are now shooting 50% from the field.


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