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The Florida Atlantic Owls are set to face off against the Rice Owls in an exciting Men's Basketball matchup. Both teams have been performing well in their previous games, and this game promises to be a thrilling contest.


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

In their last three games, the Florida Atlantic Owls have showcased some exceptional performances from their players. One standout player for the team has been Isaiah Gaines, who plays as a forward. In the previous game against the Charlotte 49ers, Gaines contributed 3 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist in just 13 minutes of play. His field goals percentage was 33.3%, and he made 50% of his free throws.


Another key player for the Florida Atlantic Owls is Brandon Weatherspoon, who plays as a guard. Weatherspoon had an impressive performance in the same game against the Charlotte 49ers, scoring 10 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing out 1 assist in 18 minutes on the court. He had a field goals percentage of 50% and made all his free throws.


Brenen Lorient has also been a valuable asset for the Florida Atlantic Owls. As a forward, Lorient displayed great skills in the previous game against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He scored an impressive 15 points, secured 6 rebounds, and provided solid defense for his team. Lorient had an outstanding field goals percentage of 85.7% and made 75% of his free throws.


When looking at the overall performance of the Florida Atlantic Owls over their last three games, they have shown consistency and determination on both ends of the court. The team has averaged around X points per game while shooting at an average field goals percentage of X%. Their defense has also been commendable with an average of X rebounds per game.


On the other side, the Rice Owls have also displayed some impressive performances from their players. Max Fiedler, a forward for the team, has been a force to be reckoned with. In their previous game against North Texas Mean Green, Fiedler contributed 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 35 minutes of play. He had a field goals percentage of 66.7% and made 33.3% of his free throws.


Cameron Sheffield, a guard-forward for the Rice Owls, has also been a key player for the team. In the same game against North Texas Mean Green, Sheffield scored 5 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and provided solid defense. He had a field goals percentage of 50% and made all his free throws.


Looking at the statistics from their previous games, it is clear that both teams have talented players who can make significant contributions to their respective teams' success.


The upcoming game between the Florida Atlantic Owls and Rice Owls is scheduled to take place on February 10th at FAU Arena in Boca Raton, Florida. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+. Both teams will be looking to continue their winning streaks and secure another victory.


It will be interesting to see how these top performers from both teams match up against each other on the court. The outcome of this game could have an outsized impact on each team's season moving forward.


So mark your calendars and get ready for an intense matchup between two talented teams as they battle it out on the court for victory.

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