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Eastern Kentucky defeats FGCU 76-74
Juan Cranford Jr. scores 17 points in the win
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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Eastern Kentucky defeated FGCU 76-74 in a close basketball game on Thursday. Juan Cranford Jr. led the way for Eastern Kentucky, scoring 17 points in the victory.
Why it matters
This was an important non-conference matchup between two Division I basketball programs. The win helps boost Eastern Kentucky's record and standing, while FGCU suffered a close defeat.
The details
In the closely contested game, Eastern Kentucky was led by Juan Cranford Jr., who scored 17 points to pace the team to the 76-74 victory over FGCU.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
The players
Juan Cranford Jr.
A player for Eastern Kentucky who scored 17 points in the win.
Eastern Kentucky
The Division I basketball program that defeated FGCU 76-74.
FGCU
The Division I basketball program that lost to Eastern Kentucky 76-74.
The takeaway
This was a close, hard-fought game between two competitive Division I basketball teams. The win helps boost Eastern Kentucky's record and standing, while FGCU will look to bounce back from the narrow defeat.
