| 1/20/2024 | No. 23 Men’s BasketballSAN ANTONIO, Texas – The No. 23 Florida Atlantic men’s basketball team (14-4) will travel to San Antonio to take on UTSA (7-11) on Sunday afternoon, the first of a two-game Texas road trip.It will be a welcome return to the state of Texas for the Owls for the first time since April of 2023, where Florida Atlantic appeared in the Final Four at Houston’s NRG Stadium. FAU has had recent success against both teams, UTSA and Rice, on this upcoming two-game stand, scoring 100+ points in their previous matchup against each team last season.Florida Atlantic’s 2023-24 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.No. 23 Florida Atlantic (14-4, 4-1 AAC) at UTSA (7-11, 1-4 AAC)Game DetailsThursday, Jan. 18 | 3 p.m. (EST) | Convocation Center | San Antonio, TexasGame CoverageLive Stats | ESPN+ | Game Notes | FoxSports 640am South FloridaFlorida Atlantic LinksRoster | Schedule | NewsUTSA LinksRoster | Schedule | NewsSocial MediaX | Instagram | FacebookLast Time OutThe Owls overcame a double-digit deficit at halftime and turned it into a nine-point victory, 86-77 against Wichita State (8-8, 0-4 AAC) on January 18 at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Junior guard Alijah Martin led the way with 22 points and nine rebounds, going a perfect six-for-six from the field in second half with four triples. Junior guard Johnell Davis, the marker of consistency, added 19 points of his own along with seven rebounds and six assists.Stats & NotesThe Owls scored 55 points in the second half comeback, most in a period by the team this seasonIn the past 11 games, Davis is averaging 20.9 points per game, 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 53.5% shooting from the field and 47.8% from beyond the arcJunior center Vlad Goldin, averaging a career high 14.7 points per game, leads the nation in field goal percentage (70.5%)For the second time of the season, Florida Atlantic has scored 85+ points in three consecutive gamesOut of 14 AAC teams, the Owls rank second in points per game (82.6), field goal percentage (49.0%), three-point field goal percentage (36.0%), and assists per game (15.2).UTSA’s offense features junior guard Jordan Ivy-Curry, averaging 17.1 points per game. The Roadrunners offense is fourth in the conference in points per game (79.2)UpcomingThe two-game road trip will conclude on Wednesday, Jan. 24 against Rice, tipping off at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN+.Follow the OwlsTo stay up to date on all things FAU men’s basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB. |
