North Alabama Lions @ Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 40 | 14 | 87 | |
FGCU | 38 | 35 | 12 | 85 |
Ortiz has 19, North Alabama defeats FGCU 87-85 in OT
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- — Daniel Ortiz had 19 points in North Alabama's 87-85 overtime win over FGCU on Saturday night.
Chase Johnston hit two 3-pointers in the final minute to get Florida Gulf Coast within a point, 86-86, but he missed a 3-pointer for the lead with three seconds left.
Ortiz was 7 of 10 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) for the Lions (14-11, 6-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jacari Lane scored 18 points and added six rebounds and six assists. KJ Johnson shot 3 of 11 from the field and 6 for 10 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Isaiah Thompson finished with 24 points for the Eagles (14-11, 4-8). Chase Johnston added 21 points for FGCU. In addition, Zach Anderson had 14 points and six rebounds.
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Both teams play on Thursday. North Alabama hosts Austin Peay while FGCU travels to play North Florida.
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Game Information
Fort Myers, FL
Referee:Nelson Santiago
Referee:John Atanassov
Referee:Williset Del Valle
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 13-1 | - | 19-6 |
| Central Arkansas | 12-2 | 1 | 17-10 |
| Queens University | 10-4 | 3 | 15-12 |
| Lipscomb | 9-5 | 4 | 16-11 |
| West Georgia | 6-8 | 7 | 12-14 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 6-8 | 7 | 12-15 |
| Bellarmine | 6-8 | 7 | 11-15 |
| Jacksonville | 5-9 | 8 | 10-17 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 5-9 | 8 | 9-18 |
| Stetson | 5-9 | 8 | 9-18 |
| North Florida | 4-10 | 9 | 6-21 |
| North Alabama | 3-11 | 10 | 8-17 |
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