Showdown at FAU Arena: Florida Atlantic Owls to Face Wichita State Shockers

As the Florida Atlantic Owls prepare to welcome the Wichita State Shockers to the FAU Arena, fans are anticipating an exciting matchup. The Owls have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating a team in good form.

In their last game against a formidable Arizona Wildcats team, the Owls secured a nail-biting victory with 96 points in double overtime. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot 50 percent from the field and an impressive 80 percent from the free-throw line. Despite committing 16 turnovers, they managed to maintain composure and clinch the win by one point.

Prior to that, Florida Atlantic faced St. Bonaventure Bonnies where they demonstrated defensive tenacity and efficient scoring. The Owls scored 64 points while holding their opponents to just 54 points, capitalizing on turnovers by scoring 24 points off them.

The most telling performance came during their home game at FAU Arena against Florida International Panthers where they dominated with a score of 94 points while maintaining an extraordinary field goal percentage of over 60 percent. Their two-point shooting was particularly notable at around 74 percent accuracy.

The upcoming game is expected to be influenced by these trends as well as the home court advantage at FAU Arena – known for its vibrant atmosphere that often acts as a sixth man for the home side.

Fans can expect another strong showing from this resilient team that has been effective both offensively and defensively. With high-scoring games and solid shooting percentages across recent matches, it's clear that when it comes time for tip-off on January 19th, all eyes will be on whether or not Florida Atlantic can continue this momentum against Wichita State.

For those looking forward to catching this promising encounter live, tune into ESPN Networks or head down to Boca Raton's own FAU Arena where action kicks off at midnight UTC (7 PM Eastern Time).