Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Defeat North Florida Ospreys 90-81
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Alico Arena
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 90, North Florida Ospreys 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles?
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles beat North Florida Ospreys 90-81 at Alico Arena on February 11, 2026.
Who was favored in North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles?
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles triumphed over the North Florida Ospreys with a final score of 90-81 at Alico Arena. This victory adds to the Eagles' strong performance against the Ospreys, extending their head-to-head record to 2-0 for the season. Previous meetings between these two teams saw the Eagles win 86-82 at home and 84-70 away in the 2025 season, showcasing their dominance in this rivalry.
Florida Gulf Coast entered the game with a home record of 11-15, while North Florida struggled with an away record of 6-20. The Eagles had a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, with an average of 72.4 points scored and 76.2 points allowed. They were on a two-game losing streak prior to this game, having lost to Bellarmine Knights and Eastern Kentucky Colonels. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 70.0 points while allowing 71.2 points.
On the other hand, the Ospreys had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and were also on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Queens University Royals. North Florida's scoring average was notably higher at 85.7 points per game, but they also allowed an average of 91.0 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their last five games showed an average of 88.2 points scored and 92.4 points allowed, further emphasizing their struggles on the defensive end.
The odds for this matchup were provided by DraftKings, with Florida Gulf Coast favored by a spread of -13.5 and a money line of -1200. The total points line was set at 163.5, with over odds at -115.0 and under odds at -105.0. This indicated a strong belief in a high-scoring affair, which ultimately proved accurate given the final score.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players affected, which suggests both teams were at full strength for this matchup. The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the indoor setting of Alico Arena typically provides a controlled environment for basketball.
As the game unfolded, the Eagles established a strong lead, with Darren Williams contributing significantly to the scoreline through free throws in the second half. The scoring plays highlighted key moments, including a series of free throws that pushed the Eagles' lead to 90 points, ultimately sealing their victory. The Ospreys fought hard but fell short, unable to close the gap in the final moments.
Viewers should have noted the contrasting styles of play, with Florida Gulf Coast focusing on a balanced attack while North Florida relied on their offensive firepower, albeit with defensive shortcomings. The Eagles' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities in the clutch moments of the game was a decisive factor in their win.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FGCU -13.5 | 163.5 o -115 / u -105 | North Florida Ospreys +750 · Florida Gulf Coast Eagles -1200 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Ellerbee22Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- AssistsJ.R. Konieczny5Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- ReboundsJ.R. Konieczny7Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
- PointsKent Jackson24North Florida Ospreys
- AssistsKamrin Oriol5North Florida Ospreys
- ReboundsMason Lee9North Florida Ospreys
Recent form
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L272.4 scored · 76.2 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L65-81at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 7
- L74-76at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsFeb 6
- W68-49at Jacksonville DolphinsJan 31
- W72-64vs North Alabama LionsJan 30
- L71-86at Lipscomb BisonsJan 23
- L62-83at Austin Peay GovernorsJan 22
- W90-72vs West Georgia WolvesJan 17
- L74-85vs Queens University RoyalsJan 16
- L77-84vs Lipscomb BisonsJan 10
- L71-82vs Austin Peay GovernorsJan 9
North Florida Ospreys
Last 10: 4-6Streak L185.7 scored · 91 allowed per game2-2 away
- L72-91at Queens University RoyalsFeb 7
- W81-73at West Georgia WolvesFeb 6
- L94-100vs Lipscomb BisonsJan 31
- L77-84vs Stetson HattersJan 30
- W117-114vs Bellarmine KnightsJan 24
- W87-85vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 23
- L69-98at Central Arkansas BearsJan 17
- W105-91at North Alabama LionsJan 16
- L82-89vs Queens University RoyalsJan 10
- L73-85vs West Georgia WolvesJan 9
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 | North Florida Ospreys | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-63 | 34-62 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 12-36 | 6-16 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 38 |
| Free throws | 17-24 | 16-30 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 27 |
| Assists | 16 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 9 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 42 |
| Fouls | 22 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 9 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-62Dalton Gayman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-62Dalton Gayman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-65Jack Reddick makes 24-foot three point jumper (Darren Williams assists)
- 2nd Half56-65Kent Jackson makes layup (Dalton Gayman assists)
- 2nd Half57-65Kent Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-67Isaiah Malone makes layup (Jordan Ellerbee assists)
- 2nd Half58-67Dalton Gayman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Darren Williams makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-69Kamrin Oriol makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half63-71Jordan Ellerbee makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot (J.R. Konieczny assists)
- 2nd Half65-71Dalton Gayman makes layup (BJ Plummer assists)
- 2nd Half65-73Rahmir Barno makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half65-74Jordan Ellerbee makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half65-75Jordan Ellerbee makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half65-76Jordan Ellerbee makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half66-76Kent Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-76Kent Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-78J.R. Konieczny makes layup
- 2nd Half70-78Kent Jackson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mason Lee assists)
- 2nd Half70-79Rahmir Barno makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-80J.R. Konieczny makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-81J.R. Konieczny makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-81Dalton Gayman makes layup (Kent Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half74-81Dalton Gayman makes layup (Kamrin Oriol assists)
- 2nd Half74-82Isaiah Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-83Jack Reddick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-83Mason Lee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-84Jack Reddick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-84Kamrin Oriol makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half78-85Jordan Ellerbee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-86Isaiah Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-87Darren Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-88Darren Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-89Darren Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-90Darren Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-90Kent Jackson makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half80-90Kent Jackson makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half81-90Kent Jackson makes free throw 3 of 3
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, below favours North Florida Ospreys.
Venue
- Alico ArenaFort Myers, FL
- Attendance1650
- OfficialsJon Broska, Andrew Casas, Nick Nadeau
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