Good morning. Alexa Zaph's career-defining performance helped lead the Florida Atlantic Owls (10-17, 5-11 AAC) to a huge 13-point victory over the Tulane Green Wave (10-17, 3-13 AAC) at home on Wednesday night.

Zaph became the first Owl in program history to go perfect from 3-point range shooting seven or more 3-pointers, tying a career-best 22 points in the win.

"Exciting win,” said head coach Jennifer Sullivan. “Had some big performances from players throughout, but I think our defense, in moments when it needed to step up it did."

The Owls close out the regular season on Sunday as they host the Charlotte 49ers for Senior Day inside Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Tipoff is set for 2pm ET.

What else can you find mixed into today’s Brew?

🏈 The FAU football schedule has been released!
🗣 Hoops head coach Dusty May talks tournament to the media
🦉 And much, much more

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🔼 Some Familiar (And Not-So-Familiar) Football Foes. Six home games, including home matchups versus in-state foe South Florida, the Shula Bowl versus FIU, and Army West Point highlight the 2024 Florida Atlantic football schedule released by the American Athletic Conference.

Under second year Hagerty Family Head Coach Tom Herman, the Owls open on the road facing Michigan State, an opponent they have faced three previous times all on the road, on Saturday, Aug. 31. Florida Atlantic's home opener comes versus first-time opponent and new AAC member Army West Point on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Season tickets for the 2024 season are now on sale. Whether you are renewing your season tickets or joining the fun for the first time, tickets are available starting at $75 to fit your needs. Call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit HERE to purchase.

Release of games times and television designations occurs at a later date.

🔼 Seeking a Dub on the Diamond. Florida Atlantic baseball (4-4) will host the Skyhawks of Stonehill College (2-2) for a weekend series that starts today. The Owls are 3-2 on the current eight-game homestand.

The Owls are looking to get back in the win column after back-to-back defeats in the midweek.

Brando Leroux continues to lead the Owls in most offensive categories including average (.419), runs scored (11), and hits (13). The junior shortstop went 3-for-4 on Wednesday against UNF.

The Owls will travel to Gainesville to face No. 4 Florida on Tuesday before returning  to south Florida for a weekend home-and-home series against FIU on March 8-10.  

🔼 Six Streak for Softball. Birthday wishes came true for Florida Atlantic softball hurler Ainsley Lambert, who tossed 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing the Owls to mount an 8-3 come-from-behind win over the visiting FIU Panthers on Wednesday.

“Overall, it was a team win with a lot of doubles and a lot of home runs,” said head coach Jordan Clark.

• Kamryn Jackson was 2-for-3 with two doubles, 4 RBI and a run scored

• Trinity Schlotterbeck was 1-for-3 with the two RBI homer

• Presley Leebrick added a double

• Jaden Martinez started for the Owls, worked 4.1 innings, and struck out two

The Owls will hit the road, playing their next eight away, including the program's first American Athletic Conference series at Wichita State.

🔼 Tournament Talk. Florida Atlantic men's basketball head coach Dusty May held his weekly press conference on Wednesday, meeting with the media to discuss Owls hoops as they prepare to face Tulane for the second time this season on Saturday afternoon.

The Owls (21-7, 11-4 AAC) are now tied for second with Charlotte in the American Athletic Conference standings. Florida Atlantic will take on the Green Wave on Saturday for a noon tip-off, and the game will air on ESPNU.

“We’re excited to be at home for the last three games, playing quality opponents,” said May. “Most importantly, we’re trying to win and play good basketball leading up to the conference tournament.”

🔼 Nice to Match You. The Florida Atlantic women's tennis team will put their eight-match winning streak on the line today when the Owls play host to Tulane at 3pm ET. The match and first meeting between the two American Athletic Conference members will be played at the Kimberly V. Strauss Tennis Center. Florida Atlantic is coming off a 4-1 win at North Florida and today marks a six-match homestand.

Furman will be the next opponent to visit Paradise and will do so on Tuesday, March 5 at 10am ET. Pennsylvania will follow at the same time on March 7. All schedules are subject to change.

🔼 A Battle of O-Birds. The Florida Atlantic Owls men's tennis team hopes to cap off a tremendous week today when they play host to the North Florida Osprey. First serve at the Kimberly V. Strauss Tennis Center is scheduled for 11am ET.

The Owls began the week by avenging a 4-3 2023 loss to UTSA in the Conference USA semifinals with a 4-1 win on Sunday.

Today's match will be the first meeting between the two schools since January of 2019. Florida Atlantic captured that match by a 4-1 score and improved their all-time record versus UNF to 6-5.

🦉 ONE BIG THING

🔼 The Zero Dollar Zone. Just a reminder to FAU and baseball fans alike that you don’t have to pay to enjoy America’s favorite pastime, as the Berman Zone down the 3rd base line is free to both season ticket holders and Paradise Club members on a first-come, first-served basis!

📣 PARADISE TRIVIA

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With FAU women’s basketball closing out the season against the Charlotte 49ers, today’s trivia turns to their last matchup. Florida Atlantic won by how many points?

Think you know the answer? Scroll down to the very bottom to find out.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 3/1

🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. UNF @ 11am ET | Live Stats

🥎 Softball vs. South Dakota State - Woo Pig Classic @ 1:30pm ET - Owl Classic | Live Stats | Tickets

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Tulane @ 3pm ET | Live Stats

🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. FGCU @ 5pm ET

⚾️ Baseball vs. Stonehill @ 6:30pm ET | Watch on FAU TV | Tickets

🥎 Softball @ Arkansas @ 6:30pm ET - Woo Pig Classic | Live Stats 

Saturday 3/2

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Gator Invitational

🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. UT Martin - UAB Beach Classic @ 10am ET

🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. UAB - UAB Beach Classic @ 4pm ET

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Tulane @ 12pm ET on ESPN2 or ESPNU Fox Sports South Florida | Live Audio | Live Stats 

 🥎 Softball vs. Southeast Missouri @ 1:30pm ET - Woo Pig Classic

⚾️ Baseball vs. Stonehill @ 4pm ET | Watch on FAU TV | Tickets

Sunday 3/3

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Gator Invitational

🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. UTEP - UAB Beach Classic @ 10am ET

🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. EKU - UAB Beach Classic @ 12pm ET

🥎 Softball vs. South Dakota State @ 11am ET - Woo Pig Classic

⚾️ Baseball vs. Stonehill @ 12pm ET | Watch on FAU TV | Tickets

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Charlotte @ 2pm ET on ESPN+ | Live Stats | Tickets

🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Oregon @ 4pm ET

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

In their last matchup on Feb. 7 of this year, the FAU Owls beat the Charlotte 49ers by 11 points—66-55.

🦉 Have a great Friday, y’all