GAME WEEK THREAD: FAU vs. FIU - January 23rd & 26th, 2019
Owls trailed by 11 with just over a minute to go and had TWO stellar opportunities to tie the game with less than five seconds left. Tough break, especially for Stapleton who was on fire down the stretch. They will have another opportunity post haste, Saturday down in that town VERY far from the beach (Sweetwater).
FINAL | #FIU 78 - #FAU 74
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
The Owls' (11-9, 2-5) comeback falls short. Down 11 with just over a minute remaining, Stapleton and Zecevic miss two good looks to tie the contest with less than 5 seconds left.
Adger - GH 21 Pts
Stapleton - 13 Pts, 10 Rebs
NEXT: @ FIU, Sat. 7 PM
UPDATED SCHEDULE: 2018-19 Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball Schedule - FAU Owl's Nest
Feel bad for Xavian Stapleton, who's responsible for 11 of #FAU's final 19 points. REMEMBER: He's why we came back. So don't be overly-critical of his late missed layup. He sprinted into a euro-step & shot it over defender. That's a tough shot.
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 24, 2019
Thank you for your effort, Xavian!
What: FAU (11-9, 2-5) vs. FIU (13-7, 4-3)
When: Saturday, January 26 @ 7:00 PM
Where: Ocean Back Convocation Center
Series: FIU stretched their series lead to 25-18 following their 78-74 victory at The Burrow.
Video: CUSA.tv
Radio: ESPN 106.3
Owls will look to rebound in the final game of their two-game set against Florida International.
Madiaw Niang makes his return, easing in for four minutes, but Owls go with previous starting line-up.
Anthony Adger leads with 14 PTS, and Michael Forrest and Xavian Stapleton 9 PTS each.
Owls erase 10 point deficit and take the glass 22-18.
FINAL FAU 89 FIU 72
Florida Atlantic (12-9, 3-5) avenges Wed's loss by EMBARRASSING the Panthers before their largest home crowd in YEARS.
The Victory snaps a 4 game slide for the boys.
Adger 26 PTS (5-8 3PT)
Forrest 22 PTS (6-9)
Stapleton 20 PTS (8-10)
Owls 47% from 3PT, while OWNING the glass 45-32.
Next vs LaTech Thursday at 7:00 PM in the Burrow.
GoOwls! 👌
UPDATED SCHEDULE: 2018-19 Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball Schedule - FAU Owl's Nest
Great rebound after a four game losing streak!
Always fun to whoop the kitties!
dusky256fc said
If you’re in the Boca area GO TO THE GAME THURSDAY AND SHOW THESE GUY SOME SUPPORT, THE’VE EARNED IT!Posted On: Jan 26th 2019, 9:20 PM #384853
I'm going, you going? Wear a red shirt so I can introduce myself.
Hoot_N_Holler said
Not sure if that will work but ok.
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