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Florida Gulf Coast @ Lipscomb

Current Records: Florida Gulf Coast 14-9; Lipscomb 10-14

What to Know

An Atlantic Sun battle is on tap between the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and the Lipscomb Bisons at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Allen Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Lipscomb winning the first 71-56 at home and Florida Gulf Coast taking the second 72-60.

It was a close one, but on Thursday the Eagles sidestepped the Cent. Arkansas Bears for a 95-93 victory.

Meanwhile, Lipscomb was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 77-71 to the Stetson Hatters.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Florida Gulf Coast is expected to win a tight contest. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Florida Gulf Coast's opponents whenever they hit the road.

Florida Gulf Coast is now 14-9 while the Bisons sit at 10-14. A couple defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Eagles are 53rd worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 73.6 on average. Lipscomb has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the 349th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 79.1 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Allen Arena -- Nashville, Tennessee
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Eagles are a slight 1-point favorite against the Bisons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Lipscomb have won eight out of their last 15 games against Florida Gulf Coast.

  • Mar 04, 2021 - Florida Gulf Coast 72 vs. Lipscomb 60
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Lipscomb 71 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 56
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Florida Gulf Coast 79 vs. Lipscomb 69
  • Mar 03, 2020 - Lipscomb 68 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 63
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Lipscomb 64 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 54
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Florida Gulf Coast 68 vs. Lipscomb 61
  • Feb 20, 2019 - Florida Gulf Coast 67 vs. Lipscomb 61
  • Jan 24, 2019 - Lipscomb 89 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 81
  • Mar 04, 2018 - Lipscomb 108 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 96
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Lipscomb 90 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 87
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Florida Gulf Coast 88 vs. Lipscomb 83
  • Feb 09, 2017 - Lipscomb 65 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 60
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Florida Gulf Coast 84 vs. Lipscomb 80
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Florida Gulf Coast 82 vs. Lipscomb 67
  • Jan 24, 2016 - Lipscomb 91 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 75