Florida Atlantic Owls Face Setback Against Ranked Memphis Tigers at FedExForum

In a recent face-off at the FedExForum, the Florida Atlantic Owls were unable to secure a win against the 22nd ranked Memphis Tigers, marking a challenging game for the team. The final scoreboard read 65-84 in favor of the Tigers, pushing their season performance further ahead. Despite their efforts, the Owls' record now reflects another loss added to their season tally.

Key Moments and Player Contributions

The game was characterized by intense moments and significant contributions from key players on both sides. The Florida Atlantic Owls showed promise in various segments of the match, with Tre Carroll leading their scoring efforts with an impressive 20 points, alongside contributing 7 rebounds and securing 2 blocks. His performance stood out as a beacon of efficiency for the team, boasting a field goal percentage of 60 percent.

Leland Walker also made notable contributions with his all-around play, adding 14 points to the scoreboard and facilitating play with 4 assists. Kaleb Glenn's effort was evident as he racked up 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for his team.

Despite these individual performances, overall team statistics highlighted areas needing improvement for Florida Atlantic. Their shooting accuracy from beyond the arc settled at an average rate of 40 percent while managing only a free throw percentage of just under one-third of their attempts.

Memphis Tigers' Dominance

On the opposing side, The Memphis Tigers showcased why they are among the top-ranked teams this season. Their offensive strategy paid off with them scoring significantly in paint totaling to an impressive figure of 52 points compared to FAU's effort which resulted in only half that amount within that zone.

Their defensive prowess was equally commendable; they managed to block twice as many shots as FAU did throughout this contest while also outrebounding them by a margin that underscored their dominance on both ends of court - particularly through securing more offensive rebounds which contributed directly towards second-chance points tallying up to nineteen.

Looking Ahead

The Florida Atlantic Owls will look forward to bouncing back from this setback when they host North Texas Mean Green at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton on February 27th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans eager not miss any action can catch live coverage provided by ESPN2 ensuring they stay updated with every play as it unfolds during what promises be another exciting matchup within conference games schedule this season.

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