Florida Atlantic Owls Defeat Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 81-76
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Alico Arena
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Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles?
Florida Atlantic Owls beat Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 81-76 at Alico Arena on December 7, 2025.
Who was favored in Florida Atlantic Owls vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles?
Florida Atlantic Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Florida Atlantic Owls emerged victorious against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles with a final score of 81-76 at Alico Arena. This game was significant as it showcased the competitive nature of both teams within the NCAAB landscape. The Owls improved their record to 7-3, while the Eagles fell to 5-6.
Both teams entered the game with mixed recent form. The Eagles had a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 84.7 points scored per game while allowing 81.6 points during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement with an average of 86.2 points scored and 80.8 points allowed. In contrast, the Owls had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, also on a two-game losing streak, but they averaged 76.5 points scored and allowed 71.6 points. Their last five games saw them score an average of 76.0 points while allowing 66.2 points.
At home, the Eagles had a record of 4-3, while their away record stood at 1-2. The Owls had a home record of 4-2 and an away record of 2-2, indicating a slightly better performance when playing away from home compared to the Eagles.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season on November 30, 2024, the Eagles narrowly defeated the Owls 80-78, which added an extra layer of rivalry to this matchup. This history of close contests kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is always a factor that can influence performance in such tightly contested games.
The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that the Owls were favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds for the over were -105.0, while the under was priced at -115.0. The moneyline odds showed the Eagles at +120.0 and the Owls at -142.0, reflecting the market's expectation of a close game.
The conditions in Alico Arena were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The game featured several key scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of the contest. In the second half, Isaiah Malone made a crucial free throw to extend the Owls' lead, followed by Devin Vanterpool, who added two more free throws. Josiah Parker also contributed with free throws, pushing the Owls' score to 80-72 before Jordan Ellerbee made a two-point tip shot for the Eagles. Ultimately, Malone capped off the scoring for the Owls with a dunk, sealing the victory.
Viewers should have noted the strategic plays and the back-and-forth scoring that characterized the game, particularly in the second half as both teams fought hard for every point. The Eagles' high-scoring average was on display, but they were unable to secure the win against the disciplined Owls, who managed to capitalize on crucial moments to clinch the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FAU -2.5 | 150.5 o -105 / u -115 | Florida Atlantic Owls -142 · Florida Gulf Coast Eagles +120 |
Leaders
- PointsRahmir Barno21Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- AssistsJordan Ellerbee5Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- ReboundsJ.R. Konieczny8Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- PointsDevin Vanterpool24Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsDevin Vanterpool2Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsDevin Vanterpool8Florida Atlantic Owls
Recent form
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak L284.7 scored · 81.6 allowed per game4-3 at home
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- L100-102vs Kennesaw State OwlsNov 27
- W78-63vs Rice OwlsNov 26
- W93-88vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 25
- W77-62at Samford BulldogsNov 20
- W91-73vs Chattanooga MocsNov 15
- L94-95vs Georgia Southern EaglesNov 12
- L70-113at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 8
- W96-60vs New College Mighty BanyansNov 4
- L65-71vs Queens University RoyalsMar 4
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 6-4Streak L276.5 scored · 71.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- L65-70vs St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 30
- L65-74vs George Mason PatriotsNov 26
- W76-65at Loyola Marymount LionsNov 25
- W82-59vs Pacific TigersNov 21
- W92-63vs Coastal Georgia MarinerNov 18
- L68-88at Liberty FlamesNov 9
- W94-77at Charleston CougarsNov 8
- W83-78vs Boston College EaglesNov 4
- L76-83at Tulane Green WaveMar 14
- W64-59vs Charlotte 49ersMar 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
| Austin Peay | 22-9 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 22-12 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Queens University | 21-14 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Lipscomb | 19-13 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| West Georgia | 15-17 | 6 | 8-10 |
| Bellarmine | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Jacksonville | 12-20 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Stetson | 12-21 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 11-21 | 7 | 7-11 |
| North Florida | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| North Alabama | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida Atlantic Owls | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-56 | 28-55 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 6-21 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 29 |
| Free throws | 27-32 | 14-16 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 22 |
| Assists | 8 | 13 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 6 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 38 |
| Fouls | 12 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 43 | 46 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-52Darren Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by J.R. Konieczny.
- 2nd Half44-52Devin Vanterpool made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-52Devin Vanterpool made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-54Rahmir Barno made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-56Isaiah Malone made Layup. Assisted by Gabe Tanner.
- 2nd Half47-56Amar Amkou made Layup. Assisted by Devin Vanterpool.
- 2nd Half48-56Yohann Sissoko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-56Yohann Sissoko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-56Isaiah Elohim made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-57Tristen Guillouette made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-58Tristen Guillouette made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-58Josiah Parker made Layup. Assisted by Yohann Sissoko.
- 2nd Half53-60J.R. Konieczny made Layup. Assisted by Jordan Ellerbee.
- 2nd Half56-60Devin Vanterpool made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Yohann Sissoko.
- 2nd Half58-60Josiah Parker made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-61Jordan Ellerbee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-62Jordan Ellerbee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-62Josiah Parker made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half62-62Devin Vanterpool made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-65Rahmir Barno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Duax.
- 2nd Half62-68Rahmir Barno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Ellerbee.
- 2nd Half64-68Josiah Parker made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-70J.R. Konieczny made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-70Devin Vanterpool made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-70Devin Vanterpool made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-70Josiah Parker made Layup. Assisted by Devin Williams.
- 2nd Half70-70Isaiah Elohim made Layup.
- 2nd Half72-70Josiah Parker made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half74-70Josiah Parker made Layup.
- 2nd Half75-70Yohann Sissoko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-70Yohann Sissoko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-71Isaiah Malone made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-72Isaiah Malone made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-72Devin Vanterpool made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-72Devin Vanterpool made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-72Josiah Parker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-72Josiah Parker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-74Jordan Ellerbee made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half81-74Yohann Sissoko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-76Isaiah Malone made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan Ellerbee.
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, below favours Florida Atlantic Owls.
Venue
- Alico ArenaFort Myers, FL
- Attendance2574
- OfficialsJosue Nieves, Shane Land, Christopher Merb
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