ASUN Tournament Preview: Bellarmine Knights vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
The Bellarmine Knights will face off against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in the ASUN Tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. The Eagles have a record of 15-14 overall and 11-7 in ASUN games, while the Knights are struggling with a 2-29 record and 0-18 against ASUN opponents. FGCU is known for their 12.0 assists per game, led by Sinai Douglas with an average of 3.5 assists.
On the defensive end, Bellarmine gives up an average of 81.2 points per game and has been outscored by 31.8 points on average. The Eagles make an average of 6.1 3-pointers per game, which is significantly lower than the 9.8 per game allowed by Bellarmine. The Knights average 49.4 points per game, while FGCU gives up 59.7 points on average.
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Eagles dominating the last matchup with a 79-40 victory. Players to watch include Sinai Douglas for FGCU, averaging 11.6 points and 3.5 assists, and Ava Smith for Bellarmine, shooting 27.4% from beyond the arc.
In their last 10 games, the Eagles have a 6-4 record, averaging 62.9 points per game, while the Knights have struggled with a 0-10 record, averaging only 42.9 points per game. The Eagles have a stronger defensive record, holding their opponents to an average of 58.9 points per game, while the Knights have allowed an average of 83.9 points.
In conclusion, the upcoming matchup between the Bellarmine Knights and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will be an interesting one to watch, with the Eagles having a clear advantage based on their performance this season.