As the Florida Atlantic Owls prepare to take on the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The venue, located in Houston, Texas, is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play a significant role in the game's dynamics.

Nov 24, 2023; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls guard Bryan Greenlee (4) drives to the hoop against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half during the ESPN Events Invitational Semifinals at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Florida Atlantic Owls have been showing remarkable performance trends recently. In their last three games, they've demonstrated a strong offensive presence. Their most recent victory against Arizona Wildcats was a nail-biter that ended with a 96-95 score after two overtimes. The team showcased resilience and an ability to maintain composure under pressure. They shot 50 percent from the field and an impressive 80 percent from the free-throw line while also capitalizing on points off turnovers with 14 points.

Prior to this thrilling win, the Owls secured a comfortable victory over St. Bonaventure Bonnies with a score of 64-54. This game highlighted their defensive prowess as they limited their opponents' scoring opportunities and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 24 points off them.

In another notable performance against Florida International Panthers at FAU Arena, the team dominated with a high shooting percentage of about 64 percent from the field and an exceptional two-point shooting percentage of approximately 74 percent leading to a final score of 94-60.

These statistics indicate that Florida Atlantic has been excelling both offensively and defensively. Their ability to convert shots efficiently and create scoring opportunities through turnovers has been key in their recent successes.

Fans should expect this trend to continue as they face Rice Owls away from home. With solid performances both inside and outside their paint coupled with strategic ball movement resulting in high assist numbers (24 assists against FIU), it's clear that teamwork is central to their gameplay.

The upcoming game is scheduled for January 25th at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas at 1:00 AM UTC (January 24th local time). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN+ for live coverage of what promises to be another compelling contest for the Florida Atlantic Owls.

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