Florida Atlantic Owls Dominate Paint in Victory Over Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse
The Florida Atlantic Owls improved to a 22-0 record after a commanding performance against the Rice Owls, ending with a final score of 69-56. The game, held at Tudor Fieldhouse, saw the visiting team display an impressive show of skill and teamwork.
The Florida Atlantic team's offense was firing on all cylinders as they put up 69 points against their opponents. A significant contribution came from their ability to control the paint, scoring 36 points in that area. Their shooting was efficient from inside the arc with a two-point field goal percentage of 47, making 18 out of 38 attempts. From beyond the arc, they shot at a respectable rate of 35 percent by sinking six out of seventeen three-point shots.
Defensively, the Florida Atlantic Owls were just as formidable. They pulled down an impressive total of 43 rebounds—31 defensive and eight offensive—showing their dominance on both ends of the court. The team also recorded four blocks and seven steals, disrupting Rice's offensive flow throughout the game.
The free throw line was another area where Florida Atlantic excelled; they made good use of their opportunities by converting at an outstanding rate of 88 percent from the charity stripe. This accuracy contributed significantly to maintaining their lead over Rice.
Ball handling for Florida Atlantic was relatively stable with only fourteen turnovers during play while managing to force eleven turnovers from Rice which led to thirteen points off turnovers for Florida Atlantic. The assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a positive figure for them (1.17), indicating effective ball distribution among players.
On fast breaks, Florida Atlantic showed exceptional speed and execution by notching up eighteen fast break points compared to none from Rice—a testament to their quick transition play and ability to capitalize on turnovers.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team in person or through broadcast networks: The next game for the undefeated Florida Atlantic Owls will be hosted against North Texas Mean Green at FAU Arena located in Boca Raton, FL on January 28th scheduled for noon Eastern Time (12:00 PM). Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live nationally on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine.