Karl Smesko departs FGCU

Chelsea Lyles wins first game as FGCU women's basketball head coach after replacing Karl Smesko
Five days after becoming the Eagles' second head coach by replacing Karl Smesko, Chelsea Lyles led FGCU to its first win of the season over NJIT.
'Everything was aligned': FGCU coach Karl Smesko leaves Eagles for WNBA's Atlanta Dream
Karl Smesko, who built the Eagles into a mid-major powerhouse, is leaving the Eagles after 23 seasons to become the head coach with the Atlanta Dream.
How will FGCU coach Smesko translate to the WNBA, Dream?
Karl Smesko built Florida Gulf Coast into one of the country's most consistent mid-major women's basketball teams. Is his style a fit in Atlanta?
Former Walsh University head coach Karl Smesko heading to WNBA's Atlanta Dream
After a successful 23-year run at Florida Gulf Coast University, see where former Walsh women's basketball coach Karl Smesko is heading to.
Karl Smesko departs FGCU after 23 years, takes over as Atlanta Dream head coach
After 23 years of unparalleled success at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), head coach Karl Smesko is stepping down to take on a new challenge as he will now serve as the head coach of Atlanta Dre
What did Karl Smesko's resignation letter to FGCU for the WNBA Atlanta Dream say? Read it here
Smesko made the decision to leave the Eagles two games into the 2024-25 season for a head coaching opportunity with the WNBA's Atlanta Dream.
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Stirtz and Drake take down FGCU 63-61
DES MOINES, Iowa — Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points to lead Drake and Daniel Abreu sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining as the Bulldogs knocked off FGCU 63-61 on Saturday.
How to watch Drake Bulldogs vs. FGCU Eagles: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
FGCU is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 31-30 lead against Drake. FGCU entered the ...
CSU Bakersfield at FGCU odds, tips and betting trends - November 22
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (0-4) will attempt to halt a four-game losing streak when they host the CSU Bakersfield ...
FGCU will make history with massive "disaster day" simulation on Fort Myers campus
At a university where they teach history, Florida Gulf Coast University will make some history Friday on its Fort Myers ...
Cal Baptist vs. FGCU November 29 Women's Basketball Tickets & Start Time
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (0-2) will face the Cal Baptist Lancers (0-2) at 4:00 PM ET on Friday, November 29, 2024. If ...
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FGCU women's basketball welcomes new head coach ahead of season opener
It's a new era in the nest for the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team as the Eagles have a new head coach ...
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FGCU men's basketball seeking to break through in competitive ASUN conference in 2024-25
It’s safe to say that the FGCU men’s basketball team is still trying to regain its status as the premier program in the ASUN. The Eagles made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances in the 2010s ...
Watch Drake Bulldogs vs. FGCU Eagles: TV channel, live stream info, start time
The Drake Bulldogs will face off against the FGCU Eagles at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Knapp Center. The Bulldogs will be ...
FGCU visits Drake after Mascari's 26-point outing
Drake plays the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles after Mitch Mascari scored 26 points in Drake's 66-51 victory against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. The teams meet Saturday for the first ...