Dusty May's Owls Continue Home-stand vs. High Point.


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

No big surprises with the Owls' starting lineup.

#FAU's Starting Five vs. #HighPoint:

PG - Cornelius "Scooter" Taylor

SG - Kenan Blackshear

SF - Richardson Maitre

PF - Jailyn Ingram

C - Karlis Silinis

Let's do this thing boys! #GoOwls 👌

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019

Our defensive has reveled itself to be a big issue for the Owls this year. Looks like the ten day break did nothing to help.

It's another slow start for #FAU as #HighPoint leads 9-6 at the first media stoppage.

Owls are shooting just 25% FG compared to the Panthers' 67%..

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019

Okay, this is much better! The defense is suffocating HPU, which is allowing the Owls to sink open shots on the other end.

🔥🔥 IT'S A FORREST FIRE 🔥🔥

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.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019

Go Forrest go!

Can’t stop, won’t stop!

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 Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019

HALFTIME. Owls lead HPU by ten as the boys hit the locker rooms.

FAU ends the half by converting four straight FGs.

Jailyn Ingram and-one! That’s how you end a half!

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

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019

We're back from the break as Zecevic hits a beauty of a layup.

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

Ten might not be enough to hang on in the second half.

Ingram is having the his best game since last season. You love to see it!

Now Jailyn Ingram wants in on the spinning action! He now has a game-high 17 points.

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

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 14, 2019

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!