University of North Florida
Florida Gulf Coast
UNF hopes to snap FGCU streak
2/18/2009 7:43:22 PM | Men's Basketball
Ospreys tipoff Thursday at 7:45 p.m.
The
The Ospreys (6-20, 4-12 A-Sun) and Eagles (11-18, 7-11 A-Sun) locked up in a tight battle the first time they met this season.
These two in-state foes are no strangers to playing tight games. The last three of their contests have all been decided by six points or less. The Ospreys have come up short in all of those games and are still in search of their first-ever win against
The Eagles are also in search of a first, as they look for their first win this season on the road. FGCU is 0-12 away from home and 0-8 in conference play.
When: Thursday, 7:45 p.m.
Where: UNF Arena
Admission: Adults: $5, Staff/Osprey Club: $3, Youth (13-17): $3, Seniors (55+): $3; Students: free with UNF ID
On the Air: ASUN.TV/ 1320-AM WBOB (Coverage begins at 7:30)
Web: Live stats
UNF's Record: 6-20, 4-12 A-Sun
FGCU's record: 11-18, 7-11 A-Sun
Series: FGCU leads 6-0
Who's Hot: Freshman Matt Sauey tied a career-high with five blocks against Campbell in the team's last outing … Sauey also added 10 points to his stats … Eni Cuka has scored in double figures in four of his last five games … the Ospreys have won two of their last three at home with the lone loss coming at the hands of East Tennessee State by three points.
Gameday Notables: A UNF win would give the Ospreys their fifth win in A-Sun play this season, give UNF a season split with FGCU and set UNF's record for wins at the Division I level … UNF head coach Matt Kilcullen is only four wins away from his 100th win at UNF … Seven of UNF's last nine games have come down to the final minute of play with none of them being decided by more than six points.
