1/2/2025 | Men’s Basketball | Box Score
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic men’s basketball team fell to No. 21 Memphis on Thursday evening at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena by a score of 90-62.
With the loss, the Owls move to 7-7 on the season and 0-1 in American Athletic Conference play.
FIRST HALF
The Owls were active on defense, forcing 10 turnovers that led to 14 points on the other end. Redshirt senior guard Ken Evans Jr. had three steals in an active half that saw him score seven straight points for the team.
While FAU trailed early in the half, a 7-0 run cut the deficit to five. The Tigers ultimately built the lead back up to double digits for a 42-32 advantage at halftime.
SECOND HALF
Muscling his way inside, freshman center Matas Vokietaitis recorded back-to-back three-point plays to put the game back within single digits.
A balanced scoring act saw seven different Owls record a field goal in the final 20 minutes.
PRESS CONFERENCES
GALLERY
Gallery: (1-2-2025) Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis
STATS & NOTES
- Sophomore forward Kaleb Glenn led the way for the Owls with 12 points and seven rebounds
- Junior forward Baba Miller added 10 points, five boards, three blocks, and two steals
- Graduate guard KyKy Tandy tied his career high with three steals
- Florida Atlantic tied their season high in offensive rebounds with 19
- The Owls forced 19 turnovers, third most this season
UP NEXT
The Owls will head to North Carolina for a two-game road trip. First up is a visit to ECU on Sunday, Jan. 5., tipping off at 1 p.m.
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Florida Atlantic’s 2024-25 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
