Recommended for you

FGCU Men's Basketball Crushed Ave Maria 120-60

Dunk City is Rising

Dec 12, 2016

FGCU Men's Basketball Crushed Ave Maria 120-60

Sweet 16 — yes, the FGCU men’s basketball team has been there. Last season FGCU men’s basketball team made it to the first round of Sweet 16. FGCU defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 96-65 in the first four, and lost to North Carolina 67-83 in the first round of Sweet 16. Dunk City stood up and putted a good fight with NC in the first half of the game. The score was 40-41 NC going into the second half.

With many new comers on the team such as C.J. Williamson, RaySean Scott Jr., Rendijs Feikners and Ricky Doyle, Dunk City is ready to bring home another ASUN championship banner and expecting to advance to the second round of the Sweet 16 this season.

“They’re doing pretty good right now,” Sam Pierre, a former FGCU student who’s in training camp and hoping to return to school next semester said. “Every season they’re coming back harder and harder. They’re progressing.”

Dunk City has what it takes to win the first round of Sweet 16, but as a team, FGCU men’s basketball still has a long way to go. They have to improve in all areas and become at least a number eight seed in order to have a chance to beat a number one seed.

“If we don’t get stuck with another number one seed, we have the chance to make it farther,” Pierre said. “We have the heart. We got the drive, just need to stay committed and finish strong.”

Florida Gulf Coast University is gaining attention and attracting eyes from all over the country. More and more people are starting to notice FGCU due to its sports programs — men’s soccer made it to the second round of NCAA tournament for the first time, women’s soccer won six straight ASUN championship and more.

But even then, there are still a lot of students and former students who have not yet been to one game to support the school. Some students prefer a football team rather than speeding so much in basketball, soccer, softball, baseball and other sports.

“Being that we don’t have a football team or any big sport, basketball is what I kind of look forward to,” said Nick Perez, a student at FGCU who recently went to a basketball game. “The game was a huge turnout; everyone was going crazy. I’m definitely going back this season, and it’s good to show the school spirit.”

FGCU dropped its opening game to the Florida Gators on Friday, Nov. 11 with a score of 59-80, but have not dropped one at home yet this season, and more students are coming out to watch the games because the school is making history and many of them want to be a part of that.

“I went to one game,” Sven Kraakman said. “The hype was really good. Everyone was talking about Sweet 16, and people start finding out who we are.”

After defeating Long Beach on over time by one point 68-67, the FGCU men’s basketball team crushed NAIA Ave Maria 120-60 on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

The Eagles’ 120 points is the most scored in FGCU’s Division I era. The FGCU broke its first record of 111 points in a triple overtime victory over Stetson in 2011.

“We got off a good start, and I thought the guys did a nice job at sharing the ball,” FGCU head coach Joe Dooley said. “It was a good to see some balance and get some guys some minutes especially.”

Zach Johnson did not play that game due to a sore foot. And Demetris Morant took advantage of unmatched Gyrenes. He turned the game into a dunk party, throwing down four dunks in the Eagle’s victory to matched his career-high in points with 14 and four blocks.

“It felt really good to actually score the ball,” Morant said. “We all know that I’m a defensive player, and that’s what I aim to do— be the best I can on defense and worry about offense later.”

Marc-Eddy Norelia, returning for the first time this season after suffering a broken arm, played 18 minutes and scored 6 points on 3 for 5 shooting. Brandon Goodwin became the leading scorer for the Eagles, averaging 18 points per game.

Brandon Goodwin, Christian Terrell and Demetris Morant led the team by scoring a combined 62 points. With 10 minutes left in the game, Dooley rested all of his starters. In the last 3:44 left to play up 107-54, FGCU’s Maxx Bleecher led all walk-ons in scoring seven points on 3 for 3 shooting from the field. He knocked down the triple that broke the Eagle’s DI program record for points scores in a game.

After defeating Georgetown Southwestern 85-82 on the road and returning home to beat Sienna 73-69, the Eagles are now (6-3).

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Entertainment

7 Experiences All Girls With Resting Bitch Face Have Had

The struggles of having an RBF are all too real

University of South Florida

1260

Pexels

In case you're unaware, "resting bitch face" is the term used to describe when a person's natural, expressionless face makes it look like they are mad at the world. Whether they are walking down the street or simply spacing out thinking about what to eat for dinner, it's very easy for others to assume that this person is either upset or mad at them. Because of this, those of us with Resting Bitch Face (RBF), and especially us women, have all experienced many of the same situations and conversations, including:

Keep Reading...Show less

rbf

Entertainment

The Stages Of A Crush As Told By The Cast of "Bob's Burgers"

We all go through certain stages when we have a crush, Tina just explains it better.

Dean College

410

Google

We've all had a crush before. Whether it leads to something or nothing, the process has all been the same. The awkward feelings, the stalking, and the stress of trying to keep this huge secret. The feeling of becoming a total spazz is something that cannot be avoided, and the most spazzy family that can relate to this feeling is the Belcher's.

Keep Reading...Show less

bobs burgers

Adulting

Adulting 101: In Sickness And In Self

Everybody hurts sometimes.

Georgia State University

349

you didnt come this far to only come this far lighted text

Photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash

At the tender age of 18, we are bestowed with the title of “adult.” For 17 years, we live under the rules and guidelines of our parents, school, and government, and to stray from any of those rules or guidelines marks us as a rebel. At 18, though, we must choose which college we want to go to or what career we want. We are allowed and encouraged to vote. We can buy lottery tickets and cigarettes. We can drop out of school, leave our household, and do other "adult" things. At 18, we start down a path of thinking for ourselves, when for the entirety of our lives other institutions have been mandated to think and do for us.

Keep Reading...Show less

adulting

Student Life

25 Thoughts Everyone Has When Registering For Classes

May the odds be ever in your favor.

University of Nebraska Omaha

1125

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Creating your schedule for the upcoming semester can be an exciting process. You have the control to decide if you want to have class two-days a week or five-days a week. You get to check things off of your requirement checklist. It's an opportunity for a fresh start with new classes (which you tell yourself you'll never skip.) This process, which always starts out so optimistic, can get frustrating really quickly. Here are 25 thoughts you have when registering for classes.

Keep Reading...Show less

class registration

Student Life

10 Thoughts Of A 5th Year Senior

What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

University of Kentucky

1563

pointsincase.com

"College will be the best four years of your life" is a phrase that we have all heard growing up. College is painted as a magical place to us while we are in high school. A place you go to learn, meet your best friends and probably have the time of your life while all of this is going down. Four whirlwind years, where everything that you've known changes and you start to learn what it means to live on your own, have a job, etc. But what about those of us who don't do this all in four years? Major changes, hard courses, switching schools, career paths changing, these are just a handful of factors that could extend your four years to five, six or seven. There is nothing wrong with taking extra time to graduate, but returning as a fifth-year is a little different. Most of your best friends have most likely graduated and moved and while you may be one of the oldest undergraduates on campus, you might feel as awkward as a freshmen. A world that became home and comfortable to you is still there but it's slightly different than you've known it to be and you have to find a groove to fall into. These are thoughts you'll have as you look ahead to returning to your college campus, with a victory lap planned.

Keep Reading...Show less

senior year

Recommended for you

FGCU Men's Basketball Crushed Ave Maria 120-60

Dunk City is Rising

Subscribe to our Newsletter

The struggles of having an RBF are all too real

1. People asking if you're mad at them.

2. Those people who hand out flyers don't always try to stop you.

3. Creepy guys telling you to smile.

4. "I thought you were a bitch when I first met you."

5. People telling you you'd be "so much prettier if you smiled."

6. Doing your makeup and looking great, which somehow intensifies the bitch face.

7. Regularly explaining "it's just my face."

We all go through certain stages when we have a crush, Tina just explains it better.

That moment that someone you never looked twice at suddenly makes you do a double take out of no where.

But you can't have a crush, that's outrageous. It's all in your head.

Because you don't have a crush, there's no reason to tell anyone about anything. Right?

But then they do something irresistible and you start to lose it.

Now accepting the fact you have a crush, you have to keep it under control.

Then there's the part where you tell your friends who will claim they called it.

They'll be excited and cheer you on. That's until they realize that your crush is all you'll be talking about.

Your obsession has become so bad, that your Facebook stalking is getting out of control.

But your friends will try and help move things along any way they can. That doesn't mean it will be any helpful though.

As time goes on, you start having fantasies about the two of you and it's starting to scare you a little.

You can't focus on anything because all your attention is on them and everything they do.

Anybody who comes near your crush is now an enemy, and you are willing to fight for your crush.

When you see them, you act like an idiot. Trying to hide your feelings may not be as discrete as you think.

Keeping your feelings inside will start to be harder and harder until you can't keep it inside anymore.

Who knows, maybe it will work out? Take a chance.

Everybody hurts sometimes.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

1. You feel like an elder.

2. You may feel lonely.

3. Senioritis is more real than ever.

4. You may feel a little down sometimes.

5. Fear of missing out won't be as real.

6. You are a college pro.

7. You'll have more free time.

8. You're happy you're still in school.

9. You feel like a guru.

10. You continue to grow.

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Sports

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter