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FGCU women's basketball bounces back with an 89-59 win over Arkansas State in its home opener

The Eagles (1-1) bounced back Saturday with an 89-59 win over Arkansas State at Alico Arena. Tuesday's 79-50 loss at Indiana came with just three made threes in 26 tries. Karina Gordon hit five by herself.

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FGCU went from a 79-50 loss at Indiana to an 89-59 win at home

  • FGCU50
    Indiana79
    FinalSeason opener, Tuesday
  • Arkansas State59
    FGCU89
    FinalHome opener, Saturday at Alico Arena

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FGCU women's basketball bounces back with an 89-59 win over Arkansas State

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The TLDR

  1. FGCU women beat Arkansas State 89-59 in the home opener
  2. Southbound Ortiz Avenue traffic shifts to new lanes tonight
  3. United Way sets a $10.4 million campaign goal
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