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@FGC U _ W BB Game Note s ABOUT FGCU School..................................................Florida Gulf Coast University City/Zip...............................................................Fort Myers, FL 33965 Founded................................................................................................ 1997 Enrollment.......................................................................................14,200 Nickname......................................................................................... Eagles Colors.................................................Emerald Green & Colbalt Blue Facility (Capacity)..............................................Alico Arena (4,500) Affiliation.................................................................................... Division I First Year of Athletics............................................................2002-03 First Year in Division I........... 2007-08 (Postseason Eligible: 2011-12) Conference.......................................................................... Atlantic Sun First Year in the A-Sun........................................................... 2007-08 President.............................................................Dr. Wilson Bradshaw Athletic Director........................................................... Ken Kavanagh Athletic Website......................................www.fgcuathletics.com Athletic Department Phone................................. (239) 590-7012 Mailing Address...........................................................FGCU Athletics ..........................................................................10501 FGCU Blvd. South ...............................................................................Fort Myers, FL 33965 MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant Director of Communications [WBB].Jamie Church Email........................................................................ jachurch@fgcu.edu Office Phone................................................................ (239) 590-7097 Cell Phone......................................................................(973) 459-1289 Twitter........................................................................................ @jlchurch Best Time to Reach Coach/Players.................. Contact Church PROGRAM INFORMATION 2012-13 Overall/A-Sun Record .................. 27-7/18-0 (1st Place) 2012-13 Postseason...................................................................... WNIT Home Record....................................................................................... 13-2 Road Record......................................................................................... 11-2 Neutral.......................................................................................................3-3 Longest 2012-13 Winning Streak ...........................21 (12/28-3/8) Players Returning/Lost ................................................................. 10/4 Starters Returning/Lost ..................................................................3/2 Newcomers.................................................................................................6 Seniors ......................................................................................................... 1 Juniors ..........................................................................................................2 Sophomores ..............................................................................................8 Freshmen ....................................................................................................4 All-Time Record (2002-Current)...........................................288-56 Division I Record (2007-Current).........................................156-35 Atlantic Sun Record (2007-Current)................................... 100-12 Atlantic Sun Tournament Record (Appearances).......... 5-1 (2) NCAA Tournament Record (Appearances).........................0-1 (1) WNIT Tournament Record (Appearances)........................3-2 (3)

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game 17 vs MERCER all-time meetings with MERCER FGCU and Mercer have met 12 times since 2007. The Eagles currently hold a perfect 12-0 advantage in the win column and have outscored the Bears by an average of 80.9 to 57.5 points per game. The Bears challenged FGCU with single-digit point margins through five games between 2008 and 2010 but the Eagles have since outscored Mercer by at least 27 points in six games since. The Eagles’ biggest win was a 98-50 victory over Mercer in 2012.

last time against the OWLS The Eagles and Bears last met during the final weekend of the 2012-13 season at Alico Arena. FGCU scored first and never relinquished the lead. The home team ultimately extended its lead to 32 points late in the second half and earned an 89-62 victory.

we are fgcu When referring to the University, please be aware of the following policy regarding usage. First references to the school and its intercollegiate athletic programs should always be Florida Gulf Coast University. The only secondary references should be “FGCU” or “Eagles.” Please refrain from using “Fla. Gulf Coast”, “Gulf Coast”, or any other similar combinations. In addition, please refrain from using ‘Lady Eagles’. We are all Eagles.

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