FGCU limits Jacksonville to 49 points as Jordan Ellerbee scores 15 in road win

Defensive pressure and perimeter shooting separate teams in Atlantic Sun matchup

Florida Gulf Coast earned a 68-49 road victory over Jacksonville on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in an Atlantic Sun Conference game in Jacksonville, Florida. The result left both teams with matching 4-6 conference records, with FGCU moving to 10-13 overall and Jacksonville to 9-14.

FGCU’s Jordan Ellerbee led all scorers with 15 points and added five rebounds. Ellerbee’s scoring included a 3-for-4 performance from three-point range, providing efficient offense in a game where FGCU steadily built separation.

Three-point defense defines the game

The most decisive statistical margin came from beyond the arc. Jacksonville finished 1-for-17 on three-point attempts (5.9%), a figure that aligns with one of the strongest long-range defensive performances in FGCU program history. Holding a Division I opponent under 6% from three limited Jacksonville’s ability to generate scoring runs and forced more offense into the lane and midrange.

On the other end, FGCU converted at a much higher clip from deep, hitting 46.7% of its three-point attempts. That gap in perimeter output helped FGCU extend leads without relying exclusively on free throws or transition scoring.

Supporting scorers and rebounding contributions

Tristen Guillouette provided a notable secondary scoring boost for FGCU with 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the field and 3-of-4 at the free-throw line, along with six rebounds. His efficiency reduced empty possessions and helped maintain FGCU’s offensive rhythm when Jacksonville’s defense set up in the half court.

For Jacksonville, Hayden Wood led with 11 points, six rebounds, and two blocks. With long-range opportunities largely unproductive, Jacksonville’s scoring leaders faced a narrower margin to keep pace, and the Dolphins were unable to offset FGCU’s shot-making with defensive stops or second-chance points.

What the result means going forward

The win gave FGCU a second consecutive conference victory and continued a series edge over Jacksonville. For both teams, the shared 4-6 conference mark underscores how results like Saturday’s—driven by defensive execution and three-point efficiency—can quickly shift positioning during the middle portion of league play.

• Final score: FGCU 68, Jacksonville 49
• Date: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
• FGCU leaders: Jordan Ellerbee (15 points), Tristen Guillouette (11 points)
• Jacksonville leader: Hayden Wood (11 points)
• Key statistic: Jacksonville 1-for-17 from three (5.9%)

FGCU’s combination of high-percentage three-point shooting and sustained perimeter defense produced the game’s clearest separation.