FGCU Athletics

With the start of the season just over a month away, the Eagles are leaning on familiar faces in their quest for success.

Florida Gulf Coast University’s new Director of Athletics Brian Barrio, at his first official press conference Monday, said he’s off to a good start and fired up about what can be accomplished here.

Following the departure of F-G-C-U Colin Hargis who is headed to North Carolina State, the university turned to someone who has been in charge of the athletic department before — Lauren Leister. She previously helped run the department in 2023, and has been a part of the athletic department since 2020.    

FGCU celebrates the new Buckingham Golf Learning Center, giving PGA students hands-on training space and marking a major step forward in the university’s growing golf program.

March Madness has come early to Florida Gulf Coast University, as anticipation builds for the return of the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team.

Adaptive Sports Day at FGCU gives students and those with disabilities a chance to try new sports.

FGCU’s Women’s Basketball team prepares for 2025-06 with mopening practice.

FGCU's men's basketball team hosts their first practice of the 2025-2026 season

An eagle on No. 2 propelled FGCU Eagle Lousiane Gauthier to fourth place individually at the NCAA Women's Golf Lubbock Regional Tuesday in Lubbock, Texas, qualifying the junior for the NCAA Championship in Carlsbad, California, May 16-21.

Two Florida Gulf Coast University athletes are not letting Type 1 diabetes take them out of the game.