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The UNM Lobos men's basketball team hosts Florida Gulf Coast in their final non-conference game at The Pit, aiming to extend their home winning streak and prepare for Mountain West play, with festivities including Mascot Day and a toy drive.
Karl Smesko is stepping down as head coach of Florida Gulf Coast University's women's basketball team to join the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. Smesko, who built FGCU into a nationally recognized program, leaves behind a legacy of success, including a .845 all-time winning percentage and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Chelsea Lyles, a former player and long-time assistant, will succeed him as head coach. Smesko's departure marks the end of an era for FGCU, but the program is optimistic about its future under Lyles' leadership.
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles achieved a significant upset by defeating the No. 7 ranked Florida Atlantic Owls with a score of 72-68. Zach Anderson led FGCU with 21 points in a game where they were considered 17-point underdogs and never trailed in the final 34 minutes. This victory marks the highest-ranked opponent FGCU has beaten, surpassing their 2013 NCAA tournament upset over Georgetown. Despite tying the game late, FAU couldn't overcome FGCU's lead, and the win sparked a court-storming celebration among students. FGCU's coach Pat Chambers praised his team's resilience and sees this experience as beneficial for upcoming conference play.