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FGCU Division II hockey wins first national title since 2019 in overtime against Oklahoma State

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Updated: 1:13 AM EDT Mar 18, 2026

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Florida Gulf Coast University’s Division II hockey team won its first national championship since 2019 in overtime against Oklahoma State University 3-2 Tuesday.The championship-winning goal in St. Louis came just 26 seconds into overtime after the Eagles did not lead all game.This is FGCU’s fifth title since 2012.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

ST. LOUIS —

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Division II hockey team won its first national championship since 2019 in overtime against Oklahoma State University 3-2 Tuesday.

The championship-winning goal in St. Louis came just 26 seconds into overtime after the Eagles did not lead all game.

This is FGCU’s fifth title since 2012.

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