Wildcats Claw at Owls in Brooklyn Showdown: Barclays Center Battle

As the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to face the Florida Atlantic Owls, fans are eager to see how their team will perform at the Barclays Center. The Wildcats come into this game with a focus on improving their shooting efficiency from last season, where they struggled across various metrics.

Last season's statistics reveal that Northwestern had a challenging time with field goal percentages, both from beyond the arc and within it. Despite these hurdles, they managed to maintain a free throw percentage and true shooting percentage of one hundred percent – an impressive feat that they'll hope to replicate and build upon.

The Wildcats averaged 67.7 points per game last season with contributions across the board: 12.8 assists, 31.94 rebounds, 3.91 blocks, and 7.85 steals per game show a well-rounded effort on both ends of the court. However, maintaining ball control was an issue as they averaged just over nine turnovers per game.

Defensively speaking, Northwestern will need to keep personal fouls in check; averaging over sixteen per game can give opponents too many easy scoring opportunities from the line.

The venue may play a significant role in this matchup; playing away at the Barclays Center could present additional challenges for Northwestern as they adapt to an unfamiliar environment against Florida Atlantic Owls who may have more local support.

Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams strive for dominance early in this new season. The key for Northwestern will be translating their defensive tenacity into offensive execution while minimizing turnovers and capitalizing on free throws when given opportunities.

Mark your calendars for March 22nd at noon Eastern Time when these two teams clash at Brooklyn's Barclays Center – you can catch all the action live if you're not there in person!