Georgia Southern Edges Florida Gulf Coast in Thrilling Finish
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Alico Arena
Georgia Southern Eagles 95, Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 94, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles?
Georgia Southern Eagles beat Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 95-94 at Alico Arena on November 11, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, Georgia Southern Eagles narrowly defeated Florida Gulf Coast Eagles with a final score of 95-94 at Alico Arena. This game was significant as it showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Georgia Southern improving their away record to 3-1 while Florida Gulf Coast fell to 1-3 at home.
Florida Gulf Coast entered the game with a record of 1-2, struggling to find their rhythm early in the season. Their recent form was a mixed bag, with a last ten record of 6-4, but they were on a one-game losing streak after a heavy defeat against Illinois Fighting Illini, where they lost 70-113. The Eagles had averaged 76.4 points while allowing 74.8 over their last ten games, indicating a propensity for high-scoring encounters. At home, they had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 79.4 points scored and 77.4 points allowed, suggesting they could put up a fight in front of their fans.
On the other hand, Georgia Southern came into the game with a 2-1 record and had shown resilience, winning their last game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 93-90. Their last ten games reflected a balanced performance with a record of 5-5, but they were on a one-game winning streak. The Eagles averaged 76.5 points scored and allowed 76.9 points, demonstrating their ability to keep pace offensively while also facing challenges defensively. Notably, Georgia Southern had a strong home record of 5-1 but struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-4 prior to this matchup.
The game featured several scoring plays that highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest. Rahmir Barno made crucial layups to keep Georgia Southern ahead, while Alden Applewhite's three-point jumper provided a significant boost. J.R. Konieczny also made key layups that kept the pressure on Florida Gulf Coast. The final moments saw Spudd Webb contributing with free throws that extended Georgia Southern's lead to 95-91 before Barno capped off the scoring with a three-pointer, sealing the narrow victory.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of key players like Barno and Webb was pivotal in the outcome of the game. The conditions at Alico Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams took advantage of the opportunity to showcase their offensive capabilities.
The betting market reflected this competitive nature, with odds indicating a closely matched game. The final home win probability for Florida Gulf Coast was noted at 0.0, underscoring the expectation that Georgia Southern would come out on top.
Overall, this matchup was a thrilling display of college basketball, with both teams demonstrating their offensive strengths and competitive spirit. As the season progresses, both Florida Gulf Coast and Georgia Southern will look to build on this game, aiming for improvements in their respective records.
Leaders
- PointsJ.R. Konieczny24Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- AssistsRahmir Barno7Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- ReboundsJ.R. Konieczny13Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- PointsNakavieon White20Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsSpudd Webb6Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsTyren Moore5Georgia Southern Eagles
Recent form
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.4 scored · 74.8 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L70-113at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 8
- W96-60vs New College Mighty BanyansNov 4
- L65-71vs Queens University RoyalsMar 4
- W80-61vs Bellarmine KnightsFeb 27
- W86-82vs North Florida OspreysFeb 25
- W83-80at Stetson HattersFeb 21
- W72-56vs Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 18
- L68-82at Lipscomb BisonsFeb 15
- L60-73at Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 14
- W84-70at North Florida OspreysFeb 8
Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak W176.5 scored · 76.9 allowed per game0-4 away
- W93-90vs UNC Asheville BulldogsNov 8
- L89-92at East Carolina PiratesNov 5
- L71-80at Georgia State PanthersMar 6
- W78-64vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesMar 5
- W76-75vs Georgia State PanthersMar 1
- W61-59vs App State MountaineersFeb 26
- L73-78at James Madison DukesFeb 22
- L74-79at App State MountaineersFeb 20
- W78-75vs Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 15
- L72-77vs James Madison DukesFeb 14
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 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 | Georgia Southern Eagles | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-58 | 39-83 |
| Field goal % | 59 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 15-33 | 11-30 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 37 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 5-11 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 45 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 27 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 23 |
| Assists | 14 | 16 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 7 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 50 |
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-51Jordan Ellerbee made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-51Spudd Webb made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-52J.R. Konieczny made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-54J.R. Konieczny made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half60-54Dwayne Williams Jr made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nakavieon White.
- 2nd Half61-54Khayri Dunn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-54Khayri Dunn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-57Rory Stewart made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-57Tyren Moore made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-60Rory Stewart made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rahmir Barno.
- 2nd Half65-61Rahmir Barno made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-64Rory Stewart made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Ellerbee.
- 2nd Half68-64Tyren Moore made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-64Jefferson Koulibaly made Jumper.
- 2nd Half72-64Andres Burney made Layup.
- 2nd Half75-64Tyren Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Spudd Webb.
- 2nd Half75-66J.R. Konieczny made Jumper. Assisted by Darren Williams.
- 2nd Half78-66Tyren Moore made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half80-66Andres Burney made Layup. Assisted by Spudd Webb.
- 2nd Half80-68Michael Duax made Dunk. Assisted by Rahmir Barno.
- 2nd Half82-68Spudd Webb made Layup.
- 2nd Half83-68Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-70Rory Stewart made Jumper. Assisted by Rahmir Barno.
- 2nd Half83-72Darren Williams made Layup. Assisted by J.R. Konieczny.
- 2nd Half83-73Darren Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-76J.R. Konieczny made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rahmir Barno.
- 2nd Half83-78Rahmir Barno made Layup.
- 2nd Half83-81J.R. Konieczny made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tristen Guillouette.
- 2nd Half85-81Alden Applewhite made Jumper. Assisted by Tyren Moore.
- 2nd Half87-81Spudd Webb made Layup.
- 2nd Half87-83Rahmir Barno made Layup.
- 2nd Half90-83Alden Applewhite made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nakavieon White.
- 2nd Half90-85Rahmir Barno made Layup.
- 2nd Half90-87Rahmir Barno made Layup.
- 2nd Half93-87Alden Applewhite made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Spudd Webb.
- 2nd Half93-89J.R. Konieczny made Layup.
- 2nd Half93-91J.R. Konieczny made Layup.
- 2nd Half94-91Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half95-91Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half95-94Rahmir Barno made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, below favours Georgia Southern Eagles.
Venue
- Alico ArenaFort Myers, FL
- Attendance1848
- OfficialsMarcus Gossard, Shane Land, Felix Fuerte
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