Florida Atlantic Edges Tulane in Nail-Biter at Devlin Fieldhouse
The Florida Atlantic Owls, ranked 24th, narrowly defeated the Tulane Green Wave with a final score of 85-84. The Owls now boast an impressive record of 24-0, while the Green Wave's record stands at 0-24.
In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats at Devlin Fieldhouse, the Florida Atlantic Owls showcased their resilience and tactical acumen to secure a hard-fought victory over the Tulane Green Wave. The match was characterized by frequent lead changes and ties, indicating how evenly matched both teams were throughout the contest.
The Owls' offense was firing on all cylinders as they put up an impressive display of shooting efficiency. They finished with a field goal percentage of 44 and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, converting 38 percent of their three-point attempts into points. Their free throw performance left some room for improvement though, as they made only seven out of twelve attempts from the line.
Defensively, Florida Atlantic managed to block three shots and steal possession six times from Tulane. This defensive pressure contributed significantly to their ten fast break points and nine points off turnovers. The team also dominated on rebounds with a total count of 42 compared to Tulane's 33; this included fifteen offensive boards which led to twenty-two second-chance points for Florida Atlantic.
The Owls' teamwork shone through in their distribution of assists; they tallied twenty-one assists which played a crucial role in establishing rhythm on offense. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an admirable 1.75 despite committing twelve turnovers during the game.
On the other side, despite falling short by one point, Tulane displayed commendable shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage standing at an even higher fifty-two percent than that of Florida Atlantic's forty-four percent. They also edged out slightly better performance in two-point shots making fifty-five percent compared to Florida Atlantic's fifty percent conversion rate.
As fans look ahead after this nail-biting encounter, attention turns towards future matchups where they hope for continued success from their team. The next challenge for Florida Atlantic will be against UAB Blazers back home at FAU Arena located in Boca Raton FL USA zip code:33431 Fans can catch this upcoming game scheduled for January 14th at 11:00 AM Eastern Time broadcasted online via ESPN+.