GAME WEEK THREAD: FAU vs. LaTech & Southern Miss - February 1st & 3rd, 2018
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Owls return home to take on LaTech on WatchStadium
What: FAU (10-11, 4-5) vs. Louisiana Tech (13-9, 4-5)
When: Thursday, February 1st @ 7:00 PM
Where: FAU Arena
Series: The Bulldogs hold 3-1 edge all-time over the Owls. Louisiana Tech dismantled FAU last year, 95-69.
TV: Stadium (check local listings)
Live Video: WatchStadium.com
Radio: ESPN 106.3
Louisiana Tech Team Site: Here
Louisiana Tech at a Glance:
Offense - 77.8 PPG, 46% FG, 39% 3PT
Defense - 70.9 PGA, 44% FGA, 35% 3PTA
Rebounding - 35.6 PG Bulldogs, 35.0 PG Opponents
Notables
one of the biggest head scratchers in Conference-USA basketball has been the disappointing play of the once mighty Dunkin' Dawgs. Star PG Jalen Harris led the team in points with 15.3 PG, but requested a transfer after Tech's win over Fort Wayne. The Bulldogs immediately dropped three straight after Harris' exit, en route to dropping five of their first six CUSA games.
Now, The Bulldogs have begun to right the ship with three straight victories, each being more impressive than the last.
St. Petersburgh Lakewood HS product Jacobi Boykins, continues to be the leader of one of the top three-point shooting threats in the conference The senior leads the team in rebounds, and minutes played, second in PPG and third in 3Pt%. Offensively, he is supported by Miami McArthur HS star Derric Jean, with 9.2 PPG and 44% 3Pt, and Preseason All-CUSA guard Daquan Bracey (who is battling injury), with 15.3 PPG and 43% 3Pt.
FAU at a Glance
Offense - 69.3 PPG, 41% FG, 33% 3PT
Defense - 68.2 PGA, 43% FGA, 34% 3PTA
Rebounding - 38.7 Owls, 37.2 Opponents
Notables
Finally, back in the winning column! As been the case in the Curry era, the team would take two steps forwards, followed by two steps (if not three or four) backwards. In this case, the Owls had a three game win streak, followed up with two disappointing losses. Then after struggling with the Rice Owls in Houston, Justin Massey hits a buzzer beater that got the Owls on SportsCenter Top Ten.
This season's team has been all about Ron Delph. He leads the Owls in both PPG and RPG with 13.9 and 9.0 respectively. As great as Delph as been this year, the Owls can only do so much without a credible threat outside of the paint. If Justin Massey (13.0 PPG, 34% 3Pt) and Gerdarius Troutman (12.3 PPG, 43% 3Pt) are having off nights, then that spells heartbreak for the Owls.
Latest Line
Louisiana Tech -3.5
What: FAU (10-11, 4-5) vs. Louisiana Tech (13-9, 4-5)
When: Thursday, February 1st @ 7:00 PM
Where: FAU Arena
Series: The Bulldogs hold 3-1 edge all-time over the Owls. Louisiana Tech dismantled FAU last year, 95-69.
TV: Stadium (check local listings)
Live Video: WatchStadium.com
Radio: ESPN 106.3
Louisiana Tech Team Site: Here
Louisiana Tech at a Glance:
Offense - 77.8 PPG, 46% FG, 39% 3PT
Defense - 70.9 PGA, 44% FGA, 35% 3PTA
Rebounding - 35.6 PG Bulldogs, 35.0 PG Opponents
Notables
one of the biggest head scratchers in Conference-USA basketball has been the disappointing play of the once mighty Dunkin' Dawgs. Star PG Jalen Harris led the team in points with 15.3 PG, but requested a transfer after Tech's win over Fort Wayne. The Bulldogs immediately dropped three straight after Harris' exit, en route to dropping five of their first six CUSA games.
Now, The Bulldogs have begun to right the ship with three straight victories, each being more impressive than the last.
St. Petersburgh Lakewood HS product Jacobi Boykins, continues to be the leader of one of the top three-point shooting threats in the conference The senior leads the team in rebounds, and minutes played, second in PPG and third in 3Pt%. Offensively, he is supported by Miami McArthur HS star Derric Jean, with 9.2 PPG and 44% 3Pt, and Preseason All-CUSA guard Daquan Bracey (who is battling injury), with 15.3 PPG and 43% 3Pt.
FAU at a Glance
Offense - 69.3 PPG, 41% FG, 33% 3PT
Defense - 68.2 PGA, 43% FGA, 34% 3PTA
Rebounding - 38.7 Owls, 37.2 Opponents
Notables
Finally, back in the winning column! As been the case in the Curry era, the team would take two steps forwards, followed by two steps (if not three or four) backwards. In this case, the Owls had a three game win streak, followed up with two disappointing losses. Then after struggling with the Rice Owls in Houston, Justin Massey hits a buzzer beater that got the Owls on SportsCenter Top Ten.
This season's team has been all about Ron Delph. He leads the Owls in both PPG and RPG with 13.9 and 9.0 respectively. As great as Delph as been this year, the Owls can only do so much without a credible threat outside of the paint. If Justin Massey (13.0 PPG, 34% 3Pt) and Gerdarius Troutman (12.3 PPG, 43% 3Pt) are having off nights, then that spells heartbreak for the Owls.
Latest Line
Louisiana Tech -3.5
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The Owls are about 30 minutes away from tipoff against #LaTech. Preseason All-CUSA G Daquan Bracey, Tech's scoring and assist leader, is still listed day-to-day with his injury, but DID take the trip to Florida. (via @LaTechReport)
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2018
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Can't wait for baseball season!
ROLL OWLS
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Bracey in street clothes, appears OUT.
— LaTechReport.com (@LaTechReport) February 1, 2018
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ROLL OWLS
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Just in case some of you need a reminder of LaTech's last trip to the Burrow…
Jackson Trapp hit this go-ahead three-pointer to cap off a 24 point comeback for the Owls. Just look at that reaction from the student section!
Here's the final moments of FAU's MIRACULOUS win over LaTech. OWLS WIN 63-61!! pic.twitter.com/S1vlulpWNO
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 17, 2016
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NJOWL said
Looks like this football school might be in for a good ole upset!Posted On: Feb 1st 2018, 6:43 PM #376811
Well, we do lead the nation in Delph. So you never know.
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Tonight's starting lineup vs. #LaTech:
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 2, 2018
PG - Payton Hulsey
SG - Justin Massey
SF - Jailyn Ingram
PF - William Pfister
C - Ronald Delph
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Owls are doing a solid job defensively so far, especially at restricting easy three-point shots.
Owls lead the Bulldogs 8-7 with 13:30 remaining in the first half.
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 2, 2018
Both teams are struggling to score in the paint, and restricting turnovers. #LaTech is in the midst of a 0-7 FG run, spanning the last three minutes.
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11:23 remaining in the half, the Owls are now down 12-10 to #LaTech.
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 2, 2018
Story of the game thus far: #FAU has made one more FG, than they have turnovers (5 FGs - 4 TOs). We'll need to stop wasting possessions against the high scoring Bulldogs.
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