Main Story

FGCU opened its season with a 79-50 loss at Indiana, as poor 3-point shooting and foul trouble kept the Eagles from mounting a comeback. Sinai Douglas led FGCU with 13 points; Indiana pulled away in the third quarter.

By the Numbers
  • FGCU shot 3-for-26 from 3-point range.
  • Indiana outscored FGCU 25-14 in the third quarter.
  • Douglas scored 13 points; Denika Lightbourne added 10.
  • Jalei Pillow fouled out, while Douglas and Eve Alexander had four fouls apiece.
State of Play
  • FGCU is 0-1 to start the season and returns to Fort Myers for its home opener.
  • The Eagles host Arkansas State at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
Bottom Line

FGCU showed a defensive spark in the second quarter, but it will need better perimeter shooting and fewer fouls to turn the season opener’s lessons into a stronger home debut.