Florida Gulf Coast 77, at Samford 62

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles used a dominant first-half offensive display and a stifling defensive effort to secure a 77-62 road victory over the Samford Bulldogs in a non-conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at the Pete Hanna Center. In a game where Samford was the heavy statistical favorite, Florida Gulf Coast flipped the script from the opening tip. The Eagles built a commanding 41-33 lead by halftime, shooting efficiently from the field while the Bulldogs struggled to find their rhythm. The Eagles maintained their double-digit advantage throughout the second half, never allowing the home team… Read more...