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Clash at FAU Arena: Florida Atlantic Owls to Host Bryant Bulldogs in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Florida Atlantic Owls prepare to host the Bryant Bulldogs at the FAU Arena, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting game of men's basketball. The upcoming match is set to take place in Boca Raton, a city where the Owls have shown considerable strength on their home court.


Feb 9, 2023; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls guard Alijah Martin (15) dribbles the ball down the court against the Rice Owls during the first half at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing past performances, the Owls have demonstrated a solid trend of scoring and defensive capabilities. In their recent victory against Lynn Fighting Knights, they put up an impressive 81 points with a field goal percentage rounding up to 51 percent and dominated with two-point shots at approximately 67 percent accuracy. Their offensive rebounds led to 18 second-chance points, showcasing their ability to capitalize on opportunities.


However, it wasn't just offense where the Owls excelled; defensively they managed 14 steals and turned those into 22 points off turnovers. This aggressive defense could be key in their upcoming game against Bryant.


In contrast, during their narrow win over Florida Gators with a scoreline of 76-74, we saw them maintain a strong three-point percentage at around 54 percent but struggled slightly more inside with only about 36 percent for two-point attempts. Despite this lower percentage inside the arc compared to their game against Lynn Fighting Knights, they still managed significant points in paint totaling up to 32.


The team did face a setback when they played away against Ole Miss Rebels where they lost by scoring only 67 points while allowing as many as 80 points. The rebounding battle was also lost as they grabbed only about half as many offensive rebounds compared to Ole Miss.


As we look forward towards this matchup at FAU Arena on November 18th at midnight UTC time (7 PM Eastern Time), fans can catch all the action live on CUSA TV. With recent trends showing strong offensive outings especially from beyond the arc and aggressive defense leading to turnovers and fast-break opportunities, spectators can expect an energetic performance from the Owls as they aim for another home victory under their belt.

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