FLORENCE, Ala. (Interstat) — Florida Gulf Coast led wire-to-wire in a decisive 72-55 men’s basketball victory over North Alabama on Saturday at Flowers Hall.

The Eagles built a 33-23 halftime advantage and extended the lead after intermission before an announced crowd of 2,534. Rahmir Barno led Florida Gulf Coast with 14 points and five assists. Isaiah Malone added 11 points and eight rebounds.

Donte Bacchus paced North Alabama with 13 points and nine rebounds. The Lions, which had a 67% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, shot poorly from the floor.

Florida Gulf Coast improved to 7-8 overall. North Alabama fell to 5-8.