FORT MYERS, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Gulf Coast edged Stetson 78-76 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Alico Arena, overcoming a second-half deficit to secure an ASUN Conference victory.

The teams were tied 44-44 at halftime before the Eagles outscored the Hatters 34-32 after the break. Collin Kuhl led all scorers with 28 points and added 12 rebounds for Stetson. Ethan Copeland contributed 19 points for the Hatters.

Michael Duax paced Florida Gulf Coast with 15 points and four assists. Tristen Guillouette added eight rebounds and three blocks for the Eagles.

Stetson fell to 9-18. Florida Gulf Coast improved to 12-15. Attendance was 1,508.