Florida Atlantic Owls Overcome North Texas Mean Green in Nail-Biting 80-76 Victory

In a closely contested encounter, the Florida Atlantic Owls emerged victorious over the North Texas Mean Green with a final score of 80-76. The Owls' season record now stands at an impressive 24-4, while the Mean Green's record adjusts to 16-12.

The game held at UNT Coliseum was marked by several lead changes and times when the score was tied, indicating a match that kept fans on edge until the last buzzer. The Florida Atlantic team showcased their offensive skills by maintaining a field goal percentage of fifty-three and converting fifty-six percent of their two-point attempts. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they hit forty-seven percent of their three-point shots.

Defensively, the Owls were just as active, accumulating five blocks and six steals over the course of play. They also outrebounded their opponents with thirty-three total rebounds to North Texas's twenty-seven. The defensive effort included twenty-four defensive rebounds which helped limit second-chance points for North Texas.

On offense, Florida Atlantic capitalized on fast breaks scoring twenty-two fast break points compared to only ten by North Texas. Additionally, they made good use of free throw opportunities by making seventy-seven percent from the line.

The Mean Green put up a strong fight in their own right with an impressive ninety percent free throw accuracy and managed to convert fifty percent of their two-point shots. They also had fewer turnovers than Florida Atlantic with nine against thirteen but couldn't quite capitalize on these opportunities as effectively as they might have hoped.

As both teams fought hard throughout both halves, it was ultimately Florida Atlantic's ability to maintain consistent scoring across each half that secured them this hard-fought win away from home.

Looking ahead for fans of the Florida Atlantic Owls is another exciting matchup scheduled for March 9th at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton against Memphis Tigers. This upcoming game will be broadcast live on CBS at 12:00 PM Eastern Time where supporters can tune in to cheer on their team once again.