Owls' Effort Falls Short Against Tigers at FedExForum: A Battle of Offense and Defense
The Florida Atlantic Owls faced a challenging contest against the Memphis Tigers, culminating in a 56-76 defeat. The Owls now stand with an unmentioned record, while the Tigers have also not had their season tally disclosed. The game unfolded at the FedExForum, where the home team capitalized on their opportunities to secure a decisive victory.
From tip-off, it was clear that the Florida Atlantic Owls were up against formidable opposition. Despite a slow start with only 8 points in the first quarter and trailing behind with 13 by halftime, they showed resilience by adding 15 and then 20 points in subsequent quarters. However, this effort was overshadowed by the Memphis Tigers' explosive start of 28 points initially and maintaining a consistent scoring pace throughout.
The Owls demonstrated tenacity on offense with an impressive free throw percentage of around 83 percent but struggled from beyond the arc hitting only four out of eleven attempts for an approximate three-point shooting rate of 36 percent. Inside scoring was more effective for them as they managed to put up 30 points in paint.
Defensively, Florida Atlantic had its moments with eight steals and two blocks but ultimately could not contain Memphis's fast-paced game which resulted in giving up twenty fast break points to their opponents. The rebounding battle also did not favor them as they gathered a total of twenty-eight rebounds compared to forty-four by Memphis.
One area where both teams showed parity was turnovers; however, it's worth noting that while both teams gave away possession eighteen times each, Memphis capitalized more effectively on these opportunities scoring twenty-four points off turnovers compared to fourteen by FAU.
Looking ahead after this tough outing for Florida Atlantic Owls will be another chance to showcase their skills at home against East Carolina Pirates. This upcoming game is scheduled for January 25th at FAU Arena located in Boca Raton, FL (zip code:33431). Fans eager to support can catch all the action live as it unfolds starting at 5 PM Eastern Time.