FORT MYERS, Fla. - Six days after facing off with first-place FGCU at UNF Arena, North Florida women's basketball now treks to Alico Arena to take on the Eagles on their home court on Wednesday.

GAME DAY CENTRAL

WHAT: North Florida (8-15, 1-7 ASUN) vs FGCU (18-7, 7-1 ASUN)
WHERE: Alico Arena (4,600)
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 8 - 7 p.m.
THE SERIES: FGCU leads 19-2
LAST TIME vs. FGCU: - Junior Simone Brown scored a career-high 23 points, but it was not enough as FGCU owned a 26-point lead at the half to grab the win. FGCU hit 11 three-points, while UNF managed just two treys. UNF was also hampered by 23 turnovers, leading to 25 points for FGCU.

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ABOUT NORTH FLORIDA (8-15 / 1-7 ASUN)

Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes

ABOUT FGCU (18-7/ 7-1 ASUN)

Roster | Schedule | Statistics | Game Notes

LAST TIME OUT...
- North Florida fell behind early in the first quarter to Stetson and never could get out in front. UNF pulled to as close as three in the second quarter after outscoring the Hatters, 21-10, but it was not enough as 21 turnovers hampered the Ospreys.
- FGCU saw its 12-game win streak come to an end after a 73-65 loss to Jacksonville on Saturday. The Eagles battled back from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to come within one point before ultimately falling short of a comeback.

NOTEABLES

• North Florida has never won a game at Alico Arena.
• The eight total wins this season surpass the Ospreys seven total from 2016. UNF finished the ASUN season 7-23 overall and 3-11 last year.
• For the first time this year, the Ospreys did not have a single scorer in double figures versus Stetson (Feb. 4).
• Freshman Adrienne Jackson garnered her first career start against FGCU on February 2. 
• When UNF scores 70 or more points it is 11-1 under Coach Gibbs and 7-0 this season with 70+.
• The Ospreys are on a five-game skid - their longest of the season - heading into FGCU.
• Simone Brown recorded her fourth 20+ point game against FGCU with a career-high 23.
• Defensively, the Ospreys have also excelled in getting blocked shots this season. They have recorded three or more blocks in 19 of 23 games played this season.  
• Prior to NJIT and Lipscomb, UNF had not lost a game after leading at halftime. The Ospreys are now 7-2 this season when leading at half and 9-3 under coach Gibbs.
• The Ospreys return 84% of their scoring from 2015-16.

AN OSPREY WIN ON WEDNESDAY WOULD...

• Be the 328th win in program history
• Be Head Coach Gibbs 16th win
• Snap a five-game losing streak
• Be the first win in Alico Arena
• End a 15-game winning streak for the Eagles

ON THIS DAY
North Florida is 1-6 on February 8, last playing in 2014 against Jacksonville. UNF's lone victory on this day was at JU in 2011.

LONG RANGE STREAKING
The Ospreys have made at least one 3-pointer in 55 consecutive games dating back to 2/25/15 when FGCU held them without a longball (0-8). North Florida ranks 2nd in the ASUN with 108 triples.

HOLD EM DOWN!
The Ospreys held FGCU to its lowest output of the season during the third quarter. The Eagles netted just two points - a season-low for opponents against UNF.

50 | 50
The Ospreys shot 50 percent from the floor (20-40) vs. FGCU (Feb. 2) - its fifth time shooting above 45 percent. They are 4-1 in those outings.

HOT FOR SHOOTER
Junior TESH HANSON ranks 3rd in the ASUN in shooting with a 50.5  percent clip. She has shot above .500 in 13 contests this season. 

LOOKING AHEAD
North Florida returns home for its next two contests as it looks to sweep USC Upstate on Saturday, Feb. 11 before avenging an early season loss as NJIT comes to town on Monday.