Florida Atlantic Owls Outlast Wichita State Shockers in Overtime at Charles Koch Arena

In a hard-fought contest that required an extra period to decide the victor, the Florida Atlantic Owls emerged victorious over the Wichita State Shockers with a final score of 95-82. The Owls now stand with an impressive record, while the Shockers' tally has been adjusted accordingly. The game was marked by numerous lead changes and ties, indicating a closely matched battle between the two teams.

The Florida Atlantic Owls showcased their offensive capabilities at Charles Koch Arena, putting up 95 points against a formidable Wichita State team. Their scoring was consistent throughout the game, with 38 points in the first half and another 36 in regulation's second half before exploding for 21 points in overtime. The team's shooting accuracy from inside the arc was notable as they made 27 out of 49 two-point attempts for a solid shooting percentage of fifty-five percent.

Defensively, Florida Atlantic also made its presence felt by recording thirteen steals and limiting their personal fouls to thirteen. Their defensive efforts were complemented by twenty defensive rebounds which helped keep Wichita State at bay. On offense, they demonstrated excellent ball distribution with twenty-one assists contributing to their high-scoring performance.

The free-throw line proved to be particularly friendly territory for Florida Atlantic as they capitalized on these opportunities by making twenty out of twenty-two attempts – an outstanding ninety-one percent success rate that undoubtedly contributed to their victory margin.

Despite nine turnovers committed by players from Florida Atlantic, they managed an assists turnover ratio of 2.33 showing effective ball handling and decision-making under pressure. This poise played a crucial role during critical moments of the game where maintaining possession became paramount.

On the other side of court, despite falling short on this occasion, Wichita State put up a valiant fight throughout regular time and overtime but couldn't match Florida Atlantic's intensity when it mattered most. They ended up committing seventeen turnovers which translated into sixteen points off turnovers for Florida Atlantic – highlighting one area where they were outperformed significantly.

Wichita State did manage to block one shot and had five steals but struggled with foul trouble that led to one player being fouled out; this may have affected their rotation and overall gameplay strategy against an aggressive opponent like Florida Atlantic.

Looking ahead after this intense matchup, fans can look forward to seeing whether Florida Atlantic can continue their winning ways when they face Temple Owls next at FAU Arena located in Boca Raton on February 15th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine for fans who wish to follow along from home or anywhere across the country.