NCAAB · Final

Florida Gulf Coast Dominates Fort Lauderdale Eagles 84-43

Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Alico Arena

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 84, Fort Lauderdale Eagles 43, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Fort Lauderdale Eagles vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles?

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles beat Fort Lauderdale Eagles 84-43 at Alico Arena on December 28, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles triumphed over the Fort Lauderdale Eagles with a final score of 84-43 at Alico Arena. This match showcased the stark contrast in performance between the two teams, particularly given Florida Gulf Coast's recent struggles prior to this game.

Florida Gulf Coast entered the contest with a home record of 6-7 and a recent form that included a disappointing streak of five consecutive losses. In their last ten games, they had a record of 4-6, averaging 83.1 points scored while allowing 83.0 points per game. Their last five games had been particularly challenging, as they averaged 79.6 points scored and 89.8 points allowed, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. The Eagles had struggled against teams like UCF Knights and New Mexico Lobos, suffering defeats by scores of 80-102 and 59-75, respectively.

On the other hand, the Fort Lauderdale Eagles came into the game with an away record of 0-3, having lost their last three games. Their recent performances were marked by an average of 78.0 points scored and a staggering 104.3 points allowed. In their last three outings, they faced heavy defeats, including a 80-104 loss to Florida International Panthers and a 77-106 loss to Stetson Hatters. This context made the matchup particularly intriguing, as both teams were in desperate need of a turnaround.

Historically, the two teams had met before, but the specifics of previous encounters were not detailed in the block. However, the current form suggested that Florida Gulf Coast had the upper hand, especially playing at home in front of their fans at Alico Arena.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player availability for either team, which could have influenced the outcome. However, the absence of key players can often have a significant impact on team performance, particularly in a high-scoring game like basketball.

The market had priced Florida Gulf Coast as the clear favorite with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure a victory in this matchup. The odds were attributed to the provider, though specific figures were not mentioned.

The conditions for the game were not elaborated upon, but typically, factors such as venue atmosphere and player morale can play crucial roles in a team's performance.

As the game unfolded, Florida Gulf Coast established dominance early on. The scoring plays highlighted their offensive prowess, with players like Matt McCarthy contributing significantly with a three-point jumper. The Eagles' ability to maintain pressure and convert scoring opportunities was evident, as they steadily built their lead throughout the game.

The final score of 84-43 not only reflects a comprehensive victory for Florida Gulf Coast but also underscores the challenges facing Fort Lauderdale, who will need to reassess their strategy moving forward to avoid further defeats. This game serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where momentum can shift rapidly, and teams must remain resilient in the face of adversity.

Leaders

PointsIsaiah Malone15Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
AssistsRahmir Barno5Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
ReboundsIsaiah Malone14Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
PointsAdrian Body II14Fort Lauderdale Eagles
AssistsChris Berry2Fort Lauderdale Eagles
ReboundsVugar Kuliev5Fort Lauderdale Eagles

Recent form

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

Last 10: 4-6Streak L583.1 scored · 83 allowed per game3-3 at home

L80-102at UCF KnightsDec 20
L59-75at New Mexico LobosDec 14
L76-81vs Florida Atlantic OwlsDec 7
L83-89at Florida International PanthersDec 4
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

Fort Lauderdale Eagles

Last 3: 0-3Streak L378 scored · 104.3 allowed per game0-3 away

L80-104at Florida International PanthersNov 19
L77-106at Stetson HattersNov 8
L77-103at Stetson HattersDec 22

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Fort Lauderdale Eagles	Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Field goals	17-55	32-71
Field goal %	31	45
Three-pointers	3-16	10-37
Three-point %	19	27
Free throws	6-12	10-14
Free throw %	50	71
Rebounds	23	54
Offensive rebounds	8	23
Defensive rebounds	15	31
Assists	9	18
Steals	9	8
Blocks	0	6
Turnovers	14	12
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	3	18
Fast-break points	8	15
Points in the paint	24	36
Fouls	12	10
Largest lead	5	41
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	10	82

How the scoring went

1st Half17-29Rahmir Barno makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half19-29Corey Pope makes layup (Chris Berry assists)
1st Half19-32Jack Reddick makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rahmir Barno assists)
1st Half21-32Corey Pope makes layup (Chris Berry assists)
1st Half21-34Rory Stewart makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half22-34Demarcus Forbes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half22-36Isaiah Malone makes layup (Gabe Tanner assists)
2nd Half22-39Gabe Tanner makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rahmir Barno assists)
2nd Half24-39Corey Pope makes 6-foot jumper (Demarcus Forbes assists)
2nd Half24-41Isaiah Malone makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half24-43Isaiah Malone makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Michael Duax assists)
2nd Half26-43Michael Okafor makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half27-43Corey Pope makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half27-46Darren Williams makes 22-foot three point jumper (Rahmir Barno assists)
2nd Half27-48Rahmir Barno makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half29-48Adrian Body II makes layup (Corey Pope assists)
2nd Half29-49Tristen Guillouette makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-50Tristen Guillouette makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-53Rory Stewart makes 22-foot three point jumper (Darren Williams assists)
2nd Half31-53Adrian Body II makes layup
2nd Half34-53Adrian Body II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jayven Cofer assists)
2nd Half34-55Darren Williams makes 19-foot jumper (Jack Reddick assists)
2nd Half34-58Jack Reddick makes 22-foot three point jumper (Rory Stewart assists)
2nd Half34-60Rahmir Barno makes layup
2nd Half34-62Rory Stewart makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Rahmir Barno assists)
2nd Half34-64Rory Stewart makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Darren Williams assists)
2nd Half34-66Michael Duax makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half34-69Gabe Tanner makes 22-foot three point jumper (Darren Williams assists)
2nd Half36-69Vugar Kuliev makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half36-71Tristen Guillouette makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half38-71Vugar Kuliev makes layup (Demarcus Forbes assists)
2nd Half38-73Tristen Guillouette makes 8-foot dunk (Darren Williams assists)
2nd Half39-73Corey Pope makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-75Michael Duax makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half41-75Chris Berry makes 17-foot jumper (Jayven Cofer assists)
2nd Half41-77Michael Duax makes layup
2nd Half41-80Matt McCarthy makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gabe Tanner assists)
2nd Half41-82Tristen Guillouette makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-82Adrian Body II makes layup
2nd Half43-84Jack Reddick makes 7-foot floating jump shot

Win probability

Above the line favours Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, below favours Fort Lauderdale Eagles.