GAME THREAD: FAU @ Illinois - December 29, 2018
HALFTIME | #Illini 26 - #FAU 21
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2018
Owls are playing STELLAR defensively, but have been unable to cash in on the fast break. It's frustrating as FAU missed THREE straight opportunities to take the lead on the break.
Forrest leads Owls with 7 PTS.
Niang leads with a GH 10 Rebs.
FAU 21
UI 26
FAU missed 6 or 7 layups. They also missed a few FG in the paint. FAU scored 1 3 pointer.
UI defense is tight.
Great defensive rebounding by the owls.
Hoping for a better 2nd half.
This place is about 80% full on a cold Saturday.
16:54 2H | #Illini 28 - #FAU 27
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2018
An uneasy silence fills the State Farm Center in Champaign. Forrest almost tied the game with a three-pointer, but his toe was JUST on the arch. After a lengthy review, the BigTen ref crew make the correct call in calling it a deep two.
illinoisowl said
FAU can’t seem to make layups!!!Posted On: Dec 29th 2018, 4:07 PM #384419
These missed layups are killing us. BUT, these boys are playing motivated ball. I'm sure you can see their passion and excitement on their faces.
14:07 2H | #FAU 31 - #Illini 30
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2018
Niang is having a career day. He is forcing fouls, making buckets, and earning rebounds. But something the statsheet won't show: his effort has been INSANE. He has been working hard every second of this game.
10:44 2H | #FAU 41 - #Illini 34
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2018
OWLS USE A 7-0 RUN TO EXTEND THEIR LARGEST LEAD OF THE GAME!
Adger has five straight points: breaking a defender's ankles has he hits a three, then converting a gorgeous layup on the fast break.
THIS 👏 IS 👏 FUN 👏
7:55 2H | #FAU 43 - #Illini 37
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 29, 2018
The FAU defense hasn't allowed a Fighting Illini FG in over four minutes. The Owls will need that effort to continue as we enter the final stretches of the contest.
Adger will go to the line as the Owls enter the bonus.
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