The Owls have STORMED BACK!

JAILYN INGRAM THREE TO PUT THE OWLS UP BY SIX!

🔥🔥 the boys are feelin it! 🔥🔥#FAU’s up on #USF 54-48 with 4:27 left to play. pic.twitter.com/Ob70TQhH3o

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2019

And just like that the lead is gone. Frustrating.

#USF retakes the lead. #FAU turns the ball over after Scooter Taylor gets hacked, allowing the hosts to break for a three pointer.

It’s 57-56 with 1:58 left to play. pic.twitter.com/8PHCzL0mFn

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2019

What a play by Winchester to pull FAU within one!

Okay... Owls are down one with ten seconds to play. #USF to attempt the back in of a double bonus once we’re back from this timeout.

Winchester hit this GORGEOUS shot to keep us in it. pic.twitter.com/QOenp8h3Px

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2019

FINAL. Owls late comeback falls short. Another hearbreaking result on the road to an in-state rival.

FINAL. #USF 60 - #FAU 58.

Owls see their late lead fall through their fingers as the Bulls convert 4 of their last 5 FGs.

Dusty May's Owls fall to 8-5 overall going into #CUSA play.

NEXT: vs. #UTSA, 1/2/20 7 PM pic.twitter.com/VyVf07cX9b

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2019

UPDATED SCHEDULE: 2019-20 FAU Men's Basketball Schedule - FAU Owl's Nest

This was an excellent test for the Owls as we head into conference play. While the result didn't go the way we would've liked, this game proved that the Owls should be able to compete with the majority of CUSA opponents.

Therefor, Coach May has a special message for Owls fans as the boys return to The Burrow this Thursday.

.@FAU_Hoops’ @CoachDustyMay with a message to #OwlNation with #CUSA play around the corner!

Let’s PACK the BURROW vs. #UTSA on Thursday! pic.twitter.com/mbFV0JsrAB

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 30, 2019

Here's the rest of our one-on-one with Dusty May.

Personally, I love hearing Coach May chopping it up. You can tell he really loves the game and loves these student athletes.

Thankful for @CoachDustyMay taking the time for a one-on-one with @JackWhidden3 following #FAU’s 60-58 defeat to #USF.

While the result wasn’t want May was looking for, he (and the rest of #OwlNation) is proud of the resolve the team displayed in order to comeback from 12 down. pic.twitter.com/Foah8vkq8q

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 30, 2019

Wish it would have been a win, but solid effort by the team…so close!

Also,Great job tonight Jack!

 

Rick said

Wish it would have been a win, but solid effort by the team…so close!

Also,Great job tonight Jack!

 

Posted On: Dec 29th 2019, 7:59 PM #393040

Agreed

A mid conference showing this year would be great with a big push next year hopefully.  The best part is I can go watch real basketball again.