FGCU defeats Stetson 78-76 in close matchup

Jordan Ellerbee leads FGCU with 18 points in the victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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In a close game between FGCU and Stetson, FGCU came out on top with a 78-76 win. Jordan Ellerbee led FGCU with 18 points, shooting 6 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and going 4 for 6 from the free throw line. Michael Duax scored 15 points and added three steals, while J.R. Konieczny shot 6 for 14, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc, to finish with 14 points.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two Atlantic Sun Conference teams, with FGCU improving to 12-15 overall and 6-8 in conference play, while Stetson fell to 9-18 overall and 5-9 in the conference.

The details

Collin Kuhl led Stetson with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Ethan Copeland added 19 points. Finley Sheridan also had 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks for Stetson.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Jordan Ellerbee

A player for FGCU who scored 18 points in the game.

Michael Duax

A player for FGCU who scored 15 points and added three steals.

J.R. Konieczny

A player for FGCU who shot 6 for 14, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc, to finish with 14 points.

Collin Kuhl

A player for Stetson who led his team with 28 points and 12 rebounds.

Ethan Copeland

A player for Stetson who scored 19 points.

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The takeaway

This was a closely contested game between two Atlantic Sun Conference teams, with FGCU narrowly edging out Stetson 78-76. The game featured strong individual performances, particularly from FGCU's Jordan Ellerbee and Stetson's Collin Kuhl, showcasing the competitive nature of the conference.