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GAMEDAY CENTRAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>#1 FGCU (26-5, 18-0 A-SUN) vs. #5 UNF (12-18, 7-11 A-SUN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, March 8, 2013<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a012:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

City:<\/strong>\u00a0Macon, Ga.<\/p>\n

Site:<\/strong>\u00a0Hawkins Arena (3,200)<\/p>\n

Live Stats:<\/strong>\u00a0AtlanticSun.org<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong>\u00a0CSS, ASun.TV, ESPN3, WatchESPN App<\/p>\n

Talent:<\/strong>\u00a0Paul Crane & Dee Romine<\/p>\n

Live Audio:<\/strong>\u00a0FGCUAthletics.com<\/p>\n

Talent:<\/strong>\u00a0David Moulton & J. Webb Horton<\/p>\n

Twitter:<\/strong>\u00a0@FGCU_WBB<\/p>\n

Twitter Hashtags:\u00a0<\/strong>#ASUNWBB\/#FGCU\/#PlayLikeAnEagle\/#GogglesUp\/#MaconMadness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Streak:<\/strong>\u00a0W20<\/p>\n

Last 20:<\/strong>\u00a020-0 |\u00a0Last 25:<\/strong>\u00a023-2<\/p>\n

vs. UNF:<\/strong>\u00a014th Meeting; FGCU leads 10-2; FGCU is 6-0 in the last six meetings with UNF<\/p>\n

Last Meeting:<\/strong>\u00a0FGCU 66, UNF 50 | Mar. 4, 2013 at UNF Arena<\/p>\n

Up Next With A Win:\u00a0<\/strong>A-Sun Championship Game\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>Sat., March 9 vs. winner of No. 2 Stetson\/#3 Mercer at 5:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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COACHING MATCHUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

FGCU Head Coach:\u00a0<\/strong>Karl Smesko (Kent State \u201893) *2013 A-Sun Coach of the Year<\/p>\n

Career Record:\u00a0<\/strong>348-81 (14th Season)<\/p>\n

Record at FGCU:\u00a0<\/strong>287-54 (11th Season)<\/p>\n

A-Sun Record:\u00a0<\/strong>100-12<\/p>\n

A-Sun Tournament Record:<\/strong>\u00a04-0<\/p>\n

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Head Coach: Mary Tappmeyer (UNF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Career Record:\u00a0<\/strong>391-394 (28th Season)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Record at UNF:\u00a0<\/strong>296-302 (21st Season)<\/p>\n

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KAY YOW NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

After being a finalist for the 2011 award, FGCU\u2019s\u00a0KARL SMESKO\u00a0was named the recipient of the 2012 Kay Yow Coach of the Year award on April 9, 2012. Smesko is the first FGCU head coach to earn a Division I National Coach of the Year honor.<\/p>\n

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Smesko, who earned his third A-Sun Coach of the Year honor and was also named 2012\u00a0CollegeSportsMadness.com Mid-Major and A-Sun Coach of the Year,\u00a0led FGCU to one of the most historic season in its Division I history, advancing to the NCAA Tournament and earning a No. 12 seed in the Raleigh Region. The Eagles finished with a 29-3 overall record that included a league-first 18-0 mark in the A-Sun.<\/p>\n

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The Kay Yow Award was established in 2010 to honor the Division I women\u2019s head coach who embodies not only a winning spirit but who also displays great character both on and off the court.<\/p>\n

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Yow was a coaching legend who led NC State to 737 wins during her 34 seasons at the school. She was wildly successful in every forum in which she coached, leading gold medal winners at the 1981 World University Games, the 1986 Goodwill Games, 1986 World Championship Games and the 1988 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

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Past Recipients<\/span><\/p>\n

2011 –<\/strong>\u00a0Matt Bollant, Green Bay<\/p>\n

2010 –<\/strong>\u00a0Connie Yori, Nebraska<\/p>\n

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AT A GLANCE<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Riding an overall 20-game winning streak and a league record 40-game A-Sun winning streak, that dates back to the 2011-12 season when they finished 18-0, the Eagles will look to continue their winning ways when they take on No. 5 UNF on Mar. 8 at noon in a A-Sun Semifinal matchup that can bee seen live on CSS, ASun.TV and ESPN3.<\/p>\n

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UP NEXT<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the No. 1 Eagles win their semifinal game with the No. 5 UNF Ospreys, the Green and Blue will then take on the winner of No. 2 Stetson vs. No. 3 Mercer in the A-Sun Championship game on Saturday, Mar. 9 at 5:30 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

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STARTING 5 QUICK HITS<\/strong><\/p>\n

#5 Sarah Hansen (F)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 2013 A-Sun Scholar-Athlete and Player of the Year<\/p>\n

\u2022 1st in the A-Sun in points per game (16.9)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Scored in double figures in 29 of the team\u2019s 21 games<\/p>\n

#00 DyTiesha Dunson (G)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shooting .828 from the charity stripe<\/p>\n

\u2022 Averaging 18.9 minutes per contest<\/p>\n

\u2022 Averaging 3.4 points<\/p>\n

#21 Jaime Gluesing (G)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shooting .475 from the field and .455 from behind the arc<\/p>\n

\u2022 1st in the conference in 3-pt percentage<\/p>\n

\u2022 Averaged 8.1 points in conference play<\/p>\n

#24 Brittany Kennedy (G)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Led the A-Sun in steals (2.9) during the regular season<\/p>\n

\u2022 Led the team in assists in 23 of the 30 games she\u2019s played in<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dished career-high 12 assists at ETSU (Jan. 12)<\/p>\n

#30 Joyce Iamstrong (G)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Scored a career-high 23 points vs. KSU (Mar. 5; A-Sun Quarterfinals)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Finished the regular season ranked 6th in the A-Sun in assists (2.9)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Averaging 11.1 points and 4.0 rebounds this season<\/p>\n

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LAST TIME OUT (MARCH 6):\u00a0<\/strong>IAMSTRONG\u2019S BIG DAY LEADS #1 FGCU OVER #8 KSU IN A-SUN QUARTERFINAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joyce Iamstrong scored a career-high and game-high 23 points as the No. 1 seeded FGCU women\u2019s basketball team defeated No. 8 Kennesaw State, 73-47, in the A-Sun Quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon at Hawkins Arena.\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 With its 20th straight victory, FGCU improved to 26-5 overall, while the Owls finished 7-24 on the season. The Blue and Green have now won six straight over the Owls, including three this season.\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 The Eagles have won 40 consecutive A-Sun games overall (including the conference tournament). FGCU\u2019s 40 consecutive conference overall victories rank as the second longest streak in the country behind defending national champion Baylor (46).\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 Ranked No. 6 in the latest ESPN Mid-Major poll and receiving votes in the AP Top 25, the Green and Blue forced the Owls into 25 miscues, which led to 23 FGCU points off turnovers. KSU\u2019s 47 points mark the 18th time the Eagles, who led the conference in scoring defense during the regular season (52.5 ppg), have held an opponent to 55 points or fewer this season.\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 Iamstrong shot 8-of-15 from the field and 4-of-7 from behind the arc to register 23 points in 28 minutes of action. She also added six rebounds and two steals. Freshman Stephanie Haas chipped in with 14 points and four steals. 2013 A-Sun Player and Scholar-Athlete of the Year Sarah Hansen finished with 12 points, four boards and three steals, while 2013 A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year Brittany Kennedy\u00a0 recorded six points, six assists, six rebounds and two steals.<\/p>\n

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SCOUTING UNF<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 UNF defeated No. 4 USC Upstate to advance to the semifinals for the first time since the 2010 when they made it to the championship final as a seven seed.<\/p>\n

\u2022 UNF’s Head Coach Mary Tappmeyer collected her 296th win with the Ospreys with the Upstate victory. The Osprey currently hold a 12-18 record this season.<\/p>\n

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FGCU VS. THE BCS<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

FGCU\u2019s 63-56 win at Virginia Tech (Dec. 16) and 76-70 win vs. LSU (Dec. 28) marked the Eagles\u2019 sixth and seventh wins over BCS conference opposition in last three seasons.<\/p>\n

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2012-13:<\/strong>\u00a0Virginia Tech, LSU<\/p>\n

2011-12:<\/strong>\u00a0Michigan State, Virginia Tech<\/p>\n

2010-11:<\/strong>\u00a0Virginia Tech, Seton Hall, Indiana<\/p>\n

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RECORD WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

SARAH HANSEN\u00a0has 1,407 career points and is eight points from tying Adrianne McNally (1,415) on the FGCU all-time scoring list. With nine points, Hansen will become the program\u2019s all-time leading scorer in just three seasons.<\/p>\n

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The redshirt junior currently ranks 27th on the A-Sun career scoring list, behind Lipscomb\u2019s Jenna Bartsokas (1,411; 2007-11).<\/p>\n

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DRUMROLL, PLEASE…<\/strong><\/p>\n

After winning the Atlantic Sun regular season championship for the second straight season, the Eagles earned a few postseason honors from College Sports Madness and the Atlantic Sun Conference office.<\/p>\n

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SARAH HANSEN\u00a0earned Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year and College Sports Madness A-Sun Player of the Year honors to go with her second consecutive first team All-Atlantic Sun selection and a CSM first team All-Atlantic Sun nod.\u00a0BRITTANY KENNEDY\u00a0took A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year, a first team All-Atlantic Sun selection and a CSM second team All-Conference honor.<\/p>\n

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Hansen and Kennedy were also named to the A-Sun\u2019s Academic All-Conference team. The A-Sun also honored Hansen as the Women\u2019s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row to highlight the league\u2019s Academic All-Conference team.<\/p>\n

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JAIME GLUESING\u00a0snagged a spot on the A-Sun All-Freshmen team. Head Coach\u00a0KARL SMESKO\u00a0won his fourth A-Sun Coach of the Year award and his second consecutive CSM A-Sun Coach of the Year.<\/p>\n

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A-SUN TOURNEY HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making their second A-Sun postseason appearance in their second year of postseason eligibility, the Eagles look to become the first team in Atlantic Sun history to win the Atlantic Sun Championship in their first two appearances.<\/p>\n

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FGCU is also looking to become the fifth program to win back-to-back A-Sun Tournament titles. Georgia Southern, FIU, Georgia State and ETSU are the only schools to win consecutive tournament championships.<\/p>\n

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CONFERENCE WINNING STREAKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Eagles have won 40 straight A-Sun games overall (including the conference tourney) and 36 consecutive regular season conference contests, which are both league records and are the 2nd longest conference winning streaks in the nation. Defending National Champion Baylor has won a nation\u2019s-best 40 consecutive regular season league contests. The Lady Bears have also won 46 straight Big 12 games overall, a continuing league record.<\/p>\n

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FGCU\u2019s last regular season A-Sun loss was at USC Upstate, 75-74, on Feb. 28, 2011.<\/p>\n

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WE\u2019RE GOING STREAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a tough 60-53 loss to UCF at Alico Arena, the Green and Blue have won 20 straight contests, which is the fourth longest winning streak in Division I (through games on Mar. 6). Defending National Champion Baylor owns the nation\u2019s longest winning streak (27).<\/p>\n

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Team\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Streak<\/span><\/p>\n

Baylor\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 27<\/p>\n

Notre Dame 23<\/p>\n

Delaware\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 22<\/p>\n

FGCU\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Green Bay\u00a0\u00a0 19<\/p>\n

Quinnipiac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19<\/p>\n

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The Eagles also own a 10-game home winning streak, which ranks t-14th in Division I (through games on Mar. 6) with Utah State.<\/p>\n

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PICKIN\u2019 UP VOTES IN THE AP POLL<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FGCU women\u2019s basketball team received two votes to rank tied for No. 37 in this week\u2019s AP Top 25 that was released on Monday, Mar. 4.<\/p>\n

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This marks the second time this season that the Eagles have garnered a vote in the national poll. The Green and Blue, who rank second in the nation in three-pointers made per game (9.2), received one vote in last week\u2019s poll (Feb. 25).<\/p>\n

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FGCU IN MARCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 FGCU has an all-time record of 24-7 in games played in March.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Since moving to Division I in 2007-08, the Eagles hold an 16-5 record in the month of March; 5-0 vs. A-Sun competition.<\/p>\n

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NEUTRAL SITE GAMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since moving to Division I in 2007-08, the Green and Blue have compiled a 14-5 record in neutral site contests. FGCU\u2019s last neutral site loss came at the hands of the Gamecocks of South Carolina at the Paradise Jam (65-46; Nov. 23, 2012).<\/p>\n

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HISTORY BUFFS<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a 74-36 win over Kennesaw State on Mar. 2, the Eagles became the first team to go undefeated in A-Sun play in back-to-back seasons. FIU completed the feat twice as a member of the A-Sun (1992-93 & 1995-96).<\/p>\n

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The win also gave the Green and Blue 18 A-Sun wins on the year, which tied the 2009-10 ETSU & 2011-12 FGCU squads for the most conference victories in a season.<\/p>\n

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FGCU IN LATEST BRACKETOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n

With an RPI as low as 49 and a strength of schedule (SOS) as low as 170, the Eagles were predicted to be a No. 14 seed, playing No. 3 Tennessee (Knoxville Region), by ESPN.com\u2019s Charlie Creme in his Mar. 4th Bracketology.<\/p>\n

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FGCU was also predicted as the No. 15 seed, playing No. 2 seed Kentucky in the\u00a0NCAA Tourney in College Sports Madness\u2019 Bracketology (updated on Mar. 4).<\/p>\n

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FGCU IN THE RPI<\/strong>
\nOutlet (Date)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RPI\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strength of Schedule (SOS)<\/span>
\nNCAA (Mar. 4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 49\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 —
\nRPIRatings.com (Mar. 3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 49\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 —
\nReal Time (Mar. 7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 53\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 170
\nWarrenNolan.com (Mar. 7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a053\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 172<\/p>\n

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A-SUN SUCCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach\u00a0KARL SMESKO\u00a0and his Eagles hve enjoyed significant success in the Atlantic Sun since moving to Division I. FGCU, who owns a 100-12 all-time record in conference play, has won four regular season titles (2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13) and one conference tournament title (2012) since joining the league in 2007-08. FGCU is 53-3 in conference games since the 2010-11 season.<\/p>\n

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MAKE IT UNCOMFORTABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n

FGCU is nationally known for their 3-point prowess, but one thing that gets overlooked when people talk about the Eagles is their defense. The Eagles lead the A-Sun conference in scoring defense, limiting opponents to 52.3 points per contest. In conference games, FGCU held the opposition to just 48.4 points per game.<\/p>\n

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On Dec. 31 at Kennesaw State the Green and Blue held the Owls to 35 points. Kennesaw\u2019s 35 points are the fewest the Eagles have allowed to a Division I opponent since UNF (Jan. 7, 2012) and Belmont (Feb. 11, 2012) managed just 34 points against FGCU.<\/p>\n

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The Green and Blue have forced opponents into 15+ turnovers 26 times this season, highlighted by JU\u2019s 30 turnovers on Feb. 2 at Swisher Gym.<\/p>\n

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DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

In their last eight games, FGCU has held the opposition to just 49, 48, 38, 53, 55, 62, 36 and 47 points, respectively. The Eagles, who lead the conference in scoring defense (52.3 ppg), have held opponents below 65 points 28 times this season, while also holding this year\u2019s opposition below 55 points or fewer on 18 occasions.<\/p>\n

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WHEN PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

After averaging just 1.3 points, 0.5 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 6.0 minutes of action as a junior transfer in 2011-12,JOYCE IAMSTRONG\u00a0put in a lot of work on her game over the summer and is arguably the most improved player in the nation.<\/p>\n

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This season, Iamstrong is averaging 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 28.3 minutes. The Chicago, Ill., native is also shooting .796 from the charity stripe, .430 from the field and .368 from behind the arc, a drastic improvement from her first year in the Green and Blue.<\/p>\n

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BALL SO HARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

FGCU finished the regular season ranked first in the A-Sun in scoring offense (70.8), scoring defense (52.5), scoring margin (+18.3), free throw percentage (.749), field goal defense (.370), three-point field goal defense (.252), assists (15.7), steals (11.1), turnover margin (+7.47), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.2) and three-point field goals made per game (9.2). In conference only games, FGCU ranked first in the A-Sun in scoring offense (74.1), scoring defense (48.4), scoring margin (+25.7), free throw percentage (.748), field goal percentage (.446), field goal percentage defense (.355), three-point percentage (.357), three-point field goal defense (.225), assists (16.1), steals (11.2), turnover margin (+9.67), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.5) and three-point field goals made per game (10.2).<\/p>\n

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FGCU\u2019S BIG 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

SARAH HANSEN,\u00a0BRITTANY KENNEDY\u00a0and\u00a0JOYCE IAMSTRONG\u00a0have combined to account for 53.7 percent (38.0 points per game) of FGCU\u2019s scoring. The trio is also shooting .473 (408-of-862) from the floor and .317 (96-of-303) from long distance.<\/p>\n

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WELL DONE YOUNGSTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

JAIME GLUESING\u2019s .455 three-point percentage would rank 6th in the nation if she averaged a minimum 2.0 treys made per game. (she averages 1.5 triples per game).<\/p>\n

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The freshman, who has scored in double figures in seven conference games, averaged 8.1 points and is shooting .490 from the field and .493 from behind the arc in A-Sun play. She\u2019s hit a trey in 23 games this season and has multi-threes in 14 contests.<\/p>\n

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PROTECTING THE ROCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Averaging 70.8 points per game (1st in the A-Sun), the Eagles lead the league with a +7.71 turnover margin.BRITTANY KENNEDY, who ranks 2nd in the A-Sun in assists (5.3), is second in the conference in assist\/turnover ratio at 2.1.\u00a0SARAH HANSEN\u00a0has a 1.04 ratio, while ranking 13th in the league at 2.4 assists per game and\u00a0JOYCE IAMSTRONGowns a 1.46 ratio and ranks sixth in the league at 2.9 assists per game.<\/p>\n

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SHAKE AND BAKE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior\u00a0JOYCE IAMSTRONG\u00a0and redshirt junior\u00a0SARAH HANSEN\u00a0give FGCU one of the top scoring tandems in the conference. The duo is averaging a combined 28.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.6 steals per game.<\/p>\n

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A-Sun Top Scoring Tandems<\/span><\/p>\n

McGowan\/Sanders (Stetson) – 30.1 ppg<\/p>\n

Bridges\/Grant (Mercer) – 29.8 ppg<\/p>\n

HANSEN\/IAMSTRONG (FGCU) – 28.0 ppg<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Copney\/Starling (Upstate) – 23.1 ppg<\/p>\n

Alford\/Sneed (JU) – 22.8 ppg<\/p>\n

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\u2022 The duo has reached double figures in same game 16 times with FGCU going 15-1.<\/p>\n

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WE ARE FGCU<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a 18-0 record in A-Sun action, FGCU is one of 10 teams in the nation that are undefeated in conference play (Albany, Dayton, Baylor, Notre Dame, Delaware, Green Bay, Marist, Hampton, Quinnipiac; as of Mar. 7). Also, with a 26-5 overall record, the Eagles are one of 15 25+ win teams in the nation (thru games played on Mar. 7).<\/p>\n

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FLORIDA\u2019S FINEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Out of the 13 Division I schools in the state of Florida, the Eagles (25-5) rank first for the most victories in the state (thru games played on Mar. 7).<\/p>\n

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School\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Record<\/span><\/p>\n

FGCU\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (26-5)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stetson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (22-8)<\/p>\n

Florida State\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (21-8)<\/p>\n

Miami\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (21-9)<\/p>\n

USF\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (20-9)<\/p>\n

FIU\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (18-11)<\/p>\n

Florida\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (18-13)<\/p>\n

UCF\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (13-16)<\/p>\n

Bethune-Cookman\u00a0 (12-15)<\/p>\n

FAU\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (12-16)<\/p>\n

Jacksonville\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (11-19)<\/p>\n

FAMU\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (11-17)<\/p>\n

UNF\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (11-18)<\/p>\n

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3\u2019S PLEASE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surrounding its opponents with a balanced scoring attack, FGCU has knocked down 284 threes this season compared to just 110 from their opponents. Led by\u00a0BETSY ADAMS\u2019\u00a02.0 trifectas per contest, 13 different players have made at least three shots from long range. The Eagles, who lead the conference in three-point field goals made per game (9.2), have three players (Adams,\u00a0JOYCE IAMSTRONG\u00a0&\u00a0JAIME GLUESING) ranked in the A-Sun\u2019s top-15 in the same category.<\/p>\n

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#GOGGLESUP<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the program\u2019s 11-year history (341) games, FGCU has made at least one three-pointer in 340 contests, including 228 straight. The last and lone time the Eagles didn\u2019t knock down a three was February 21, 2006 at Lynn. During the current 228-game run, the Green and Blue have knocked down 2,207 money balls while their opponents have knocked down 1,013 threes. In games that it has drained double-digit threes, FGCU is 129-8 all-time and 84-6 since moving to Division I in 2007-08.<\/p>\n

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BREAKING RECORDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Less than 14 months after tying the all-time NCAA record and setting the 2011-12 NCAA single-game high 21 three-pointers on 51 long range attempts in their 106-27 over NAIA foe Webber International on Nov. 28, 2011 at Alico Arena, the FGCU women\u2019s basketball team knocked down 22 triples in a 97-60 win at ETSU on Jan. 12, 2013. Prior to breaking the record, the Eagles were tied for first place all-time with New Mexico State, who drained 21 triples against Louisiana-Lafayette on Feb. 23, 2002.<\/p>\n

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The NCAA Division I record 22 three-point makes are also a program and Atlantic Sun Conference best, as FGCU made 10 treys in the first half and 12 in the second. The Green and Blue hit 12-of-23 (52.2 percent) triples in the final frame in which they outscored the Lady Bucs 46-35.<\/p>\n

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Freshman\u00a0STEPHANIE HAAS\u00a0made the shot that tied the record at the 6:44 mark of the second half and classmateAMANDA MOORE\u00a0drilled a three-pointer with 1:48 left in the game that gave FGCU the all-time mark.<\/p>\n

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The NBA record is 23, which was set by the Houston Rockets (Feb. 5, 2013) and Orlando Magic (Jan. 13, 2009). The men\u2019s Division I record is 28 – in 74 attempts – set by Troy on Dec. 10, 1994.<\/p>\n

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NATION\u2019S BEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

FGCU\u2019s three-point prowess has been the program\u2019s calling card from day one and the 2012-13 version of the Eagles is no different. Through games played on Mar. 3rd, FGCU ranks tied-second in the nation with an average of 9.2 threes per game. As a team, FGCU has drained double-digit threes in 12 games this season.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RANK\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TEAM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3-PT FG\/GAME<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creighton\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9.4<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FGCU\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9.2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

UT Martin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9.2<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milwaukee\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9.1<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UConn\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8.8<\/p>\n

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THREE IS THE KEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Green and Blue are 25-4 on the year when they drain six or more shots from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n

\u2022 FGCU is 24-4 this season when they knock down more three-point shots than their opponent.<\/p>\n

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200 3\u2019s…AGAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

With their 10 three-point makes at JU on Feb. 2, the Eagles eclipsed the 200 made triples mark this season. FGCU has recorded 200+ three-pointers in 10 of the last 11 seasons, including nine consecutive.<\/p>\n

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FINALLY FAMOUS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Eagles, who own the A-Sun\u2019s single season record for three-pointers (350; 2010-11), set a pair of NCAA records last season (2011-12).<\/p>\n

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FGCU, with their seven trifectas vs. St. Bonaventure in the first round of the NCAA Tournament (Mar. 18, 2012), set the NCAA record for three-pointers in a season (342) and three-pointers made per game (10.7).<\/p>\n

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FGCU\u2019s 350 trifectas in 2010-11 weren\u2019t a NCAA record because the Eagles were ineligible to set NCAA records due to the 4-year reclassifying period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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