Florida Atlantic University moved to 0-1 in conference play after Wichita State University moved to 1-0, with the game ending 88-70 at 4:00 PM EDT on ESPNU.
First half
Florida Atlantic University scored 41 in the first half while Wichita State University scored 43.
The FAU Owls shot 44 percent from the field and 38 percent from 3 while committing 15 turnovers.
Wichita State shot 51 percent from the field and used 12 steals to create extra possessions.
Kanaan Carlyle scored 26 in the previous game, and that scoring role mattered as the Owls trailed by 2 at the break.
Second half
Florida Atlantic University scored 29 in the second half while Wichita State University scored 45 to open an 18-point biggest lead.
The Owls generated 10 fast-break points and 28 points in the paint, but Wichita State produced 50 points in the paint and 18 second-chance points.
Wichita State finished with 8 turnovers and 14 assists, while the Owls posted 11 assists and an assists-to-turnover ratio of 0.73.
Niccolo Moretti had 6 assists and 6 rebounds in the previous game, and Florida Atlantic needed that ball movement as Wichita State turned defense into 13 points off turnovers.
Key numbers that shaped the result
Florida Atlantic University hit 16 free throws on 20 attempts for 80 percent, while Wichita State made 11 on 12 for 92 percent.
The Owls totaled 33 rebounds, but Wichita State totaled 35 and added 12 offensive rebounds to fuel second chances.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Wichita State Shockers match summary centered on Wichita State’s 12 steals and 8 turnovers against Florida Atlantic’s 6 steals and 15 turnovers.
The game-changing plays Florida Atlantic Owls vs Wichita State Shockers came in the paint, where Wichita State went 54 percent on 2-point attempts and the Owls finished at 46 percent.
What it means for Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic University got 18 bench points, matching Wichita State’s 18 bench points, but the Owls were outscored on second-chance points 18-4.
Amar Amkou scored 9 with 2 steals in the previous game, and Florida Atlantic needed those clean possessions as Wichita State converted pressure into efficient offense with a 59 percent true-shooting rate.
Devin Williams recorded 2 blocks in the previous game, and the Owls finished this game with 2 blocks while Wichita State had 4.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Wichita State Shockers final thoughts start with the Owls’ 10 lead changes and 8 ties not lasting once Wichita State’s 45-point second half arrived.
Post-game notes
The post-game report Florida Atlantic Owls begins with Wichita State’s 56 percent effective field goal rate compared with Florida Atlantic’s 49 percent.
The next broadcast will be worth tuning in for after Florida Atlantic opened league play at 0-1 and Wichita State opened at 1-0.
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