Dunk City vs FIU Preview

The FGCU men's basketball team (2-6) returns home for the third time this season to play host to Florida International  (6-1)at 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Alico Arena as part of a doubleheader as the women (4-2) play Houston (3-4) at 5 p.m. The game will be presented by Dunkin' Donuts. The Eagles have hit a four-game skid, while the Panthers are enjoying the best start to a season in school history.

Last Time Out:
FGCU dropped an 85-68 decision to Florida Atlantic Sunday afternoon inside FAU Arena. Senior Haanif Cheatham led FGCU with a 20-point effort on the strength of a 7-for-11 shooting performance. Fellow seniors Schadrac Casimir and Dinero Mercurius both chipped in 15 points. FGCU finished with a 45.1 clip (23-for-51) from the field, while shooting 36.4 percent (8-for-22) from distance and 77.8 percent (14-for-18) at the free-throw line.

Journey to 1,000:
One current Eagle has already reached the 1,000 point mark as senior transfer Casimir has 1,202 career points, most of those coming at Iona where he transferred from.

Mercurius is the next closest, as he is less than 100 points away from reaching the mark. His 943 career points have come between stops at USF, Daytona State and now at FGCU.

Despite playing just five games during his junior season at Marquette, Cheatham also has the 1,000 point mark in his sights as he currently sits at 826 career points.

Milestone Watch:
As a program, the Eagles are currently 196-173 as a Division I member. With four more victories, they will join the 200-win club.

Series History:
FGCU and Florida International are all locked up at 5-5 in the all-time series. The Panthers captured the opening two contests in 2002 and 2004, but the green and blue picked up the next three triumphs stretching from 2007-12. FIU has won three of the last five meetings. FGCU is 3-1 against the Panthers in Alico Arena.

How to Keep Up:
Livestats will be available and will air on ESPN+. The commentary at FGCU will be led by play-by-play commentator Tom James and color commentator J. Webb Horton.

Fans can also keep up on Twitter:
FGCU: @FGCU_MBB
FIU: @FIUHoops

Promotions:
As part of the doubleheader, the following promotions are as listed:
1. Whiteout: Fans are encouraged to wear white to show their FGCU spirit.
2.Theme- Star Wars Night: Fans are encouraged to also wear anything involving Star Wars
3. Spirit Cup: Greeks will compete in attendance and spirit for $100 towards their philanthropy
4. Toy Drive: both teams will be accepting toys as part of the holiday to drive for children.
5. Feed FGCU: Bring canned food, benefiting the FGCU food pantry

ESPN+:
FGCU will air on the subscription-based digital platform ESPN+,  the new home for all A-SUN sports. Subscribers can try the new app for free for 30 days, which follows to $4.99 a month fee afterwards.

Livestats link: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=238813

ESPN+ link: http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/75851edc-d17c-436b-a6d8-46b163799d70/florida-international-vs-florida-gulf-coast