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Similar to Thursday night, it took just about 10 seconds for the Eagles to score as they got off to a hot start, leading 30-16. But an Ospreys zone slowed down the FGCU offense and cut the lead to only 11 at half.
"We've picked it up defensively, pressuring them at the beginning of the half," Thompson said. "We stole the ball, got some dunks and that just built our momentum."
After the break, it was all #DunkCity. They sprinted out to a 31-6 run to give themselves a comfortable leave and the fans a great show.
"Our guys just locked back in, got out of foul trouble and we're more efficient offensively," Dooley said.
Similar to Mercer's Bud Thomas, Brett Comer has went on a tear since donning his Rip Hamilton esque mask. And as of late, the junior guard has also been shooting well from beyond the arc; he knocked in his first two against UNF en route to his 10 points.
Arguably the Eagles best play so far this season, Bernard Thompson put together a very efficient performance: 17 points (7/8 FGs) in 24 minutes.
While FGCU got into early foul trouble (big surprise, I know), solid contributions from the bench, including Marcus Blake: 4 points, 6 rebounds. Against ETSU and USC Upstate this week, the Eagles will have to be more careful about taking silly fouls.
#DunkCity is once again tied with Mercer in 1st place in the Atlantic Sun. The two powerhouses rematch on February 21st in Fort Myers.
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