Owls bring the difference as close as 4 before the Blue Raiders hit a half court shot at the buzzer. Some interesting stats at the half:

FG: FAU 24%, MTSU 54%
Rebs: FAU 17, MTSU 24
Turnovers FAU 4, MTSU 13

The Blue Raiders are one of the worst teams in the nation when it comes to turning the ball over, and the Owls have done a solid job of limiting their own mistakes. If FAU can find a way to get some boards, then this Blue Raider lead could collapse… fast.

HALFTIME | #MTSU 32 - #FAU 25

In the final three minutes of the half, the Owls use a 13-2 run to pull within 4. But MTSU hits a half court buzzer-beater, extending their lead back to three possessions.

Owls are shooting 24% FG, compared to MTSU's 54%.

Adger - GH 17 pts

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 5, 2019

There was some beautiful basketball on display from FAU in the first minute and a half of the second half. Since then, the play from both teams has been enough to make your eyes bleed.

15:42 2H | #MTSU 33 - #FAU 31

Owls STORM out of the half, converting three straight FGs! Both teams have gone cold since then. Blue Raiders have yet to make a FG this half, Owls haven't scored in over three minutes.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 6, 2019

Owls with some strong defense, giving FAU extra possessions in order take the lead!

Silins with the put-back and the OWLS LEAD for the first time tonight!

34-33 with 14:25 remaining.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 6, 2019

Can't tell if this is a basketball arena, or the MTSU library.

13:44 2H | #FAU 36 - #MTSU 33

Despite only converting 2 out of their last 11 FGs, the Owls lead in Murfreesboro! Thanks in part to Middle Tennessee failing to make a single FG yet this half, while turning the ball over 6 times in the last 5 minutes.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 6, 2019

Just like that, the lead is gone. Middle has made 5 straight FG attempts.

9:40 2H | #MTSU 44 - #FAU 39

Blue Raiders regain the lead with a 7-0 run. Dusty May calls a timeout so the Owls can regroup.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 6, 2019

MTSU was beating us by three possessions despite 20 turnovers.

7:16 2H | #MTSU 46 - #FAU 41

Adger converts a layup to pull the Owls back within two possessions, ending a 13-2 Blue Raider run. Owls are really struggling to hit the three ball.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 6, 2019

  

Gut check time…certainly capable of winning this game.

Which Owl team will finish the contest?

Owls retake the lead as we head down to the wire.

3:51 2H | #FAU 47 - #MTSU 46

The Owls retake the lead thanks to an 8-0 run! Looks like FAU will have another close finish on the road.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 6, 2019

Adger is something else! He hits a three to tie his career high in points.

2:32 2H | #FAU 50 - #MTSU 50

Both sides trade three-pointers after an MTSU free throw to tie it up. Adger just matched his career high in points with 27.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 6, 2019

Michael Curry did do ONE thing right…

He signed Adger.