| 9/10/2024 | Men’s Basketball BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic’s men’s basketball team, led by Head Coach John Jakus in his first season at the helm, has announced their 2024-25 non-conference schedule. The Owls’ 13-game non-conference slate begins Nov. 4 versus Indiana State and is highlighted by power conference matchups versus Michigan State, Oklahoma State, and UCF, a potential tilt versus Miami in the Charleston Classic and in-state battles with FIU, FGCU and Jacksonville. On the heels of consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in school history, Florida Atlantic enters this highly anticipated campaign under Jakus and his new staff with a roster that welcomes 11 new faces on the court. “We worked hard at putting this schedule together to make sure it would be something that everyone wanted to see,” said Head Coach John Jakus. “Nowadays you must play tough teams to get an at-large bid to the tournament. We have a lot of respect for all of our opponents. Not only are we excited for the upcoming season, but we are also extremely excited to pack the Elly once again.” The Owls have been one of the nation’s best teams over the last two seasons, especially at home, where FAU has compiled a 30-1 home record and has sold out 21 consecutive games. Florida Atlantic was one of just 14 teams nationally to sell out every home game last season, a list that includes Auburn, Connecticut, Dayton, Duke, Gonzaga, Houston, Kansas, and Michigan State. SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN Fans have their first chance to pack Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena with an exhibition game against Saint Leo on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Owls will take on the Lions for the first time since 1992 when FAU won 99-91.Florida Atlantic officially opens the season with a neutral site game against Indiana State on Monday, Nov. 4, in Xenia, Ohio, at the Wooden Family Fieldhouse. The regular-season home opener is set for Friday, Nov. 8 versus the College of Coastal Georgia at Baldwin Arena.For their first traditional road game of the season, the Owls will face UCF on Tuesday, Nov. 12, visiting the Knights for the first time since an 80-79 win on Nov. 11, 2018.One of two trips to Charleston is up next, with FAU playing in the Field of 68 for the second consecutive season with matchups versus College of Charleston (Nov. 15) and Liberty (Nov. 16) in an event hosted by the Cougars.Remaining in the Palmetto State, Florida Atlantic will take part in the 2024 Shriners Children’s Hospital Charleston Classic at TD Arena from Nov. 21-24. The Owls battle Oklahoma State in the opening round on Nov. 21 with Miami or Drake on November 22. The championship game is set for Sunday, Nov. 24, at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.To close out the month of November, FGCU makes the trip to Boca Raton on Saturday, Nov. 30. Four non-conference games are slated for December, with the Owls at FIU on Dec. 4, hosting Jacksonville (Dec. 10) and Texas State (Dec. 14) before a pre-holiday showdown at Michigan State on Dec. 21.Game times and TV designations will be announced at a later date, with the American Athletic Conference schedule also to be announced in the coming weeks. TICKETS Limited season tickets remain for the 2024-25 season. In order to lock up your seats to witness the Winning In Paradise, click here to fill out the 2024-25 season waitlist. FOLLOW THE OWLS To stay up to date on all things FAU men’s basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB. |
