GAME THREAD: High Point @ FAU - December 14, 2019
What: High Point (2-7) @ Florida Atlantic (5-4)
When: Saturday, December 14th, 4:00 PM Eastern
Where: Abessinio Court at FAU Arena
Series: This is the first ever meeting between the Owls and Panthers.
TV: N/A
Stream: CUSA.tv (FEE)
Radio: FoxSports 640
Live Stats:Here
HPU Team Site: Here
HPU at a Glance:
Offense - 62.2 PPG, 36% FG, 28% 3PT
Defense - 77.4 PPGA, 46% FGA, 40% 3PTA
Rebounding - 34.4 RPG Panthers, 33.4 RPG Opponents
FAU at a Glance:
Offense - 72.1 PPG, 42% FG, 34% 3PT
Defense - 72.6 PPGA, 45% FGA, 35% 3PTA
Rebounding - 38.9 RPG Owls, 34.7 RPG Opponents
Opening Line: FAU -14
#FAU's Starting Five vs. #HighPoint:
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019
PG - Cornelius "Scooter" Taylor
SG - Kenan Blackshear
SF - Richardson Maitre
PF - Jailyn Ingram
C - Karlis Silinis
Let's do this thing boys! #GoOwls 👌
It's another slow start for #FAU as #HighPoint leads 9-6 at the first media stoppage.
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019
Owls are shooting just 25% FG compared to the Panthers' 67%..
🔥🔥 IT'S A FORREST FIRE 🔥🔥
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019
The sophomore hits a pair of three-pointers to cap off a 14-0 run for the Owls!#FAU leads 17-9 at the 12:30 mark of the first half.
Can’t stop, won’t stop!
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019
Mike Forrest hits his third three of the day, putting #FAU up 31-23 with a couple of minutes left in the half. pic.twitter.com/xbC65CfKFQ
FAU ends the half by converting four straight FGs.
Jailyn Ingram and-one! That’s how you end a half!
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019
The forward from Georgia hits this layup, and the ensuing free throw, to hit a game-high 13 points.#FAU leads #HighPoint 35-25 at the break. pic.twitter.com/elAAeP6lWG
That spin move tho! Aleksandar Zecevic with his first FG if the game.#FAU’s lead is cut to 45-37 with 14:30 remaining in the contest. pic.twitter.com/YdPvWo4Oo4
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019
Now Jailyn Ingram wants in on the spinning action! He now has a game-high 17 points.
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019
Owls have converted 5 of their last 6 FGs, extending #FAU’s lead over #HighPoint 63-49 with 7:05 remaining.
Panthers are forced to take a timeout in hopes of cooling off the hot FAU offense. pic.twitter.com/XzhIEcKDy9
illinoisowl said
Ten might not be enough to hang on in the second half.Posted On: Dec 14th 2019, 5:22 PM #392287
Idk man, this team has surprised us in all the wrong reasons when it comes to closing out games.
Fact is, we're by far the better team today. So hopefully we can close it out!
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