Florida Atlantic Owls to Test Their Mettle Against San Diego State Aztecs at Rubin Arena in Women's Basketball

As the Florida Atlantic Owls prepare to take on the San Diego State Aztecs at Rubin Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of women's basketball. The Owls, coming off a decisive 78-60 victory against the St. Thomas Bobcats on December 6th, are looking to carry that momentum into their upcoming match.

The FAU team showcased a robust offense and a solid defense in their last outing. They dominated the paint with 34 points and capitalized on turnovers, scoring an impressive 26 points off their opponent's mistakes. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal, hitting 44 percent from beyond the arc. With such a well-rounded performance, it’s clear that FAU has multiple weapons in its arsenal.

However, it wasn't just about scoring; FAU also demonstrated strong defensive capabilities by limiting personal fouls and maintaining control of the rebounds with a total of 44 compared to St. Thomas' 30. This kind of defensive pressure will be crucial against SDSU.

While confidence is high within the FAU camp, they must not overlook their opponents' strengths. In contrast to FAU’s recent performance, SDSU brings its own set of skills to this matchup which could pose challenges for the Owls.

Looking back at some challenges faced by FAU earlier this season might give us some insight into how they'll fare against SDSU. On November 30th against Nebraska Cornhuskers (77-53) and November 25th versus Kennesaw State Owls (57-43), FAU struggled with turnovers and had difficulty finding consistency from three-point range – areas that will need tightening up before facing SDSU.

Despite these setbacks earlier in the season, there is every reason for optimism among Owl fans as they look ahead to December 21st when their team takes on SDSU at Rubin Arena at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The game won't be broadcasted but dedicated fans can follow live updates or attend in person to witness what could potentially be another milestone victory for Florida Atlantic University's women’s basketball program as they continue building momentum this season.