Clash at FAU Arena: Florida Atlantic Owls to Host East Carolina Pirates
As the Florida Atlantic Owls prepare to host the East Carolina Pirates at FAU Arena, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an engaging matchup. The Owls have had a challenging stretch in their recent games, and they will be looking to turn things around on their home court.
In their last three outings, the Owls have displayed a mixed bag of performances. Their most recent game against San Diego State's Aztecs saw them trailing significantly with a final score of 48-75. The team struggled with turnovers, committing 17 in total, which translated into only four points off turnovers compared to the Aztecs' 20. Additionally, shooting accuracy was an issue; despite attempting 46 field goals and making just under 35 percent of them.
The previous game against UCF's Knights showed improvement as the Owls secured a narrow victory with a score of 59-58. Their three-point shooting was particularly impressive at an even 50 percent success rate from beyond the arc. However, ball handling remained problematic as they turned over possession 22 times.
Looking further back at their performance against Howard's Bison in Boca Raton reveals another close contest that ended unfavorably for the Owls with a one-point deficit (45-46). While they managed eight successful three-pointers out of twenty-one attempts (approximately 38 percent), it wasn't enough to secure victory.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and building momentum moving forward. Playing on home turf should provide some advantage for Florida Atlantic as they seek to capitalize on familiar surroundings and local support.
Fans can expect determination from the Owls as they aim to improve upon their recent statistical trends and leverage home-court advantage when they face off against East Carolina Pirates on January 26th at FAU Arena in Boca Raton. For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast options will likely become available closer to game day.