Can the Owls' Paint Domination and Sharp Shooting Secure Victory at Yuengling Center?

In a closely contested match, the Florida Atlantic Owls, ranked 24th, faced off against the unranked South Florida Bulls at the Yuengling Center. The game ended with a score of 90-86 in favor of the Bulls. The Owls now hold a record of 24-4 while their opponents sit at 4-24.

The Florida Atlantic Owls showcased an impressive offensive performance with a field goal percentage of fifty percent and were particularly effective from inside the arc, hitting sixty-one percent of their two-point attempts. They also excelled in scoring within the paint, contributing forty-two points to their total score. Despite trailing at halftime with thirty-one points to South Florida's forty-six, they managed to outscore them in the second half by fifty-five points but fell short by four points overall.

The team's free throw accuracy was notable as well; they made seventy-five percent of their shots from the line. However, turnovers were an area where they could have improved; although they recorded eleven turnovers throughout the game, these only led to eight points for South Florida.

Defensively, both teams had three blocks each. The Owls managed four steals but were outdone by South Florida's seven steals which contributed to nine points off turnovers for them compared to eight for FAU.

Rebounding was another critical aspect where FAU lagged slightly behind; they grabbed twenty-nine rebounds (twenty-seven personal and two team rebounds) against South Florida's thirty-four (thirty personal and four team rebounds). This included six offensive boards that translated into ten second-chance points for FAU.

Assist-wise, FAU distributed seventeen assists over the course of play which reflects well on their teamwork and ball movement during this encounter. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at 1.55 indicating more assists than turnovers which is a positive takeaway despite not securing victory.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle on court, fans can anticipate seeing how FAU will regroup as they host SMU Mustangs next week on February 22nd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time in Boca Raton’s own FAU Arena. This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel 209 for those who wish to follow along live as it unfolds.