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FGCU basketball: Eagles come up short in rematch with Middle Tennessee

FGCU's Zach Johnson fights for possession during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
FGCU's Zach Johnson fights for possession during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Brandon Goodwin shoots during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Brandon Goodwin shoots during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Florida Gulf Coast's Zach Johnson drives toward the net during FGCU's second meeting this season with Middle Tennesse State on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Florida Gulf Coast's Zach Johnson drives toward the net during FGCU's second meeting this season with Middle Tennesse State on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Dinero Mercurius shoots during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Dinero Mercurius shoots during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Senior Christian Terrell calls out to teammates during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Senior Christian Terrell calls out to teammates during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Dinero Mercurius shoots during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Dinero Mercurius shoots during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Middle Tennessee head coach Kermit Davis yells during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Middle Tennessee head coach Kermit Davis yells during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Brandon Goodwin drives to the paint during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Brandon Goodwin drives to the paint during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Florida Gulf Coast's Zach Johnson jumps up for the layup during FGCU's second meeting this season with Middle Tennesse State on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Florida Gulf Coast's Zach Johnson jumps up for the layup during FGCU's second meeting this season with Middle Tennesse State on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Zach Johnson passes the ball during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Zach Johnson passes the ball during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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Middle Tennesse forward Nick King takes a shot during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
Middle Tennesse forward Nick King takes a shot during Florida Gulf Coast's second meeting with Middle Tennesse State this season on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Alico Arena. The Eagles' late comeback wasn't enough to best the Blue Raiders as the Eagles fell, 81-76.
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