Candelino scores 17 in Lipscomb’s 86-71 victory over FGCU

By Canadian Press on January 23, 2026.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ross Candelino scored 17 points as Lipscomb beat FGCU 86-71 on Friday.

Candelino added seven rebounds for the Bisons (14-7, 7-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Ethan Duncan went 5 of 11 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Grant Asman shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.

The Eagles (8-13, 2-6) were led in scoring by Isaiah Malone, who finished with 23 points and six rebounds. FGCU also got 15 points from Rory Stewart. Jordan Ellerbee finished with 12 points.

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