GAME WEEK THREAD: FAU vs. FIU - January 23rd & 26th, 2019
Watching the #FAU guards trying to move the ball upcourt as if they've never seen a full court press before. pic.twitter.com/BLTZf6iEWJ
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
HALFTIME | #FIU 40 - #FAU 34
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
No way around it, the final ten minutes of that half was U-G-L-Y UGLY for the Owls. The Panthers hit the halfway point having converted three straight FGs. FAU has no answers for FIU's aggressive defense.
We’re back underway at The Burrow. Let’s give this great student turnout a reason to continue their support!
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
(Photo from @ryan_rubloff) pic.twitter.com/c1glXXBqKy
14:25 2H | #FIU 52 - #FAU 49
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
Owls have clawed their way back within a possession, but will need to find somebody other than Adger to put up points. The Senior Guard has 16 points from 13 FG attempts.
11:36 2H | #FIU 54 - #FAU 52
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
The Burrow almost lost its lid as Adger saw his go-ahead three from the endline rimout. Still, the Owls have a bit of momentum as they are in striking distance.
7:55 2H | #FIU 63 - #FAU 55
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
Not the best several minutes for the Owls, having missed 11 of their last 12 FG attempts.
#FIU's Beard missed his first 4 three-point attempts.... he has now made three straight.
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
Owls down 12 with 4:40 remaining.
3:33 2H | #FIU 72 - #FAU 63
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
We hit the final media stoppage of the contest as Stapleton hits a jumper (while getting away with a push) to bring the Owls within single digits. Adger leads all scorers with 21 points, but FAU needs to find somebody else to help with the comeback.
2:04 2H | #FIU 73 - #FAU 67
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
Stapleton with the strong layup brings the Owls within two possessions. The Panthers have missed five straight FGs, but just one more could put FAU out of reach.
:14 | #FIU 76 - #FAU 74
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
Beard hits a three with 35 seconds left to extend the Panther lead to five, but Forrest hits a three right back for his first bucket of the game!
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