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Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

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FAU (1-1) @ American (0-3)

When: Saturday, Nov. 21 12:00 PM EST

Where: Washington, DC - Bender Arena

ESPN 760 Internet Broadcast:Here

Live Video: American Pay Per View

American Team Site: Here


Probable Starters:

FAU

01 Ray Taylor G
02 Shavar Richardson G
23 Sanchez Hughley G
50 DeMonte Simpson F
40 Brett Royster F

American

02 Daniel Munoz G
13 Riley Grafft F
21 Nick Hendra G
22 Steve Luptak G
32 Stephen Lumpkins F


The Series

The two teams have met just one time, dating back to December 18, 1990.  The Eagles won that contest 80-72 in Washington, DC.


American at a Glance

The big-man combination of Lumpkins and Grafft account for the vast majority of American's (Patriot League) deliberate half court offense.

"They play hard and they have a great coach (Jeff Jones). They like to control the tempo", said FAU Head Coach Mike Jarvis.

Lumpkins, the go-to player for the Eagles, is averaging 13PPG points through the first three contests, while hauling in a team-high nine rebounds. Grafft is contributing 12.3PPG. The duo currently shoot a collective 50% from the floor.

The Eagles do not make a living behind the three point line whatsoever; having only made 40 attempts, while connecting on a marginal 30% of them.


FAU at a Glance

The Owls are coming off a stinging loss to Southeastern Louisiana where they fell behind quickly in the first half by 24 points.  Relying on the speed and tenacity of Freshman point guard Ray Taylor (25 Points), they closed to within 11 in the second half, but could not muster the win.

“We learned how hard it is to win on the road in college basketball. That’s a great lesson for them to learn, especially early", said Jarvis.

Brett Royster established himself as the all-time shot blocking leader in that contest (124) - surpassing Cedric Peoples (119).

Look for FAU to continue to employ an upbeat tempo, on both sides of the ball - especially in transition, to thwart the half court offensive efforts of American.

The Eagles are a good free-throw shooting team (84%). And the Owls interior defense needs to contain Lumpkins without committing fouls.

Mercer transfer Justin Davis (C) is likely to see his first minutes on Saturday to help in this endeavor.


Latest Line:

TBA

Owl's Nest Prediction

Quick pick - just like the expected pace the Owls will dictate.  American has yet to face an opponent with FAU's speed, let alone athleticism. Owls win this one, and put an end to their current road loss streak (19 games) in Washington.

Owls -7
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Re: Men's Hoops Preview: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

Some interesting tid-bits for tommorows game:

- The game will offer a homecoming for FAU foward Andre Mattison. Mattison is a graduate D.C.'s Coolidge HS, where his team made the DCIAA final four his last two years.

- FAU guard Dylan O'Sullivan and American guard Danny Munoz were teammates at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale.

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Re: Men's Hoops Preview: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

The link didn't load for me so if anyone else has that problem:

ESPN West Palm

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ESPN Radio LIVE - SVP & Russillo - ESPN
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Re: Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

Starters:

FAU

01 Ray Taylor G
02 Shavar Richardson G
23 Sanchez Hughley G
50 DeMonte Simpson F
40 Brett Royster F

American

02 Daniel Munoz G
13 Riley Grafft F
21 Nick Hendra G
22 Steve Luptak G
32 Stephen Lumpkins F
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Re: Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

owlcountry said

The link didn't load for me so if anyone else has that problem:

ESPN West Palm

or

ESPN Radio LIVE - SVP & Russillo - ESPN

It takes 5-7 seconds to load after the Owl logo appears…

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Re: Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

Justin Davis in for his first minutes as an Owl....
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Re: Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

Didn't stay in long, but still nice for his first minutes…had a poke, and a rebound…
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Re: Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

16-7 Owls…

Hughley leads FAU with 6 points…pleasant surprise…
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Re: Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

we sound good, just have to keep the tempo up
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Re: Game Thread: FAU @ American - Nov. 21st 12:00PM

Richardson and Hughley are having a great game so far...
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