Paradise Brew 9/15: Eye On The Tiger

Today, we're looking forward to our trip to beautiful Death Valley.

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Paradise Brew Crew
September 15, 2023

Good morning. It’s Friday and if that isn’t enough to get you pumped up this morning, how about a look at Florida Atlantic’s icy white uniforms they’ll be showing off against Clemson this weekend?

What else can you find steeping in today’s Brew?

🏈 FAU vs. Clemson: Everything you need to know
⚽️ Owls drop first AAC match
🦉 And much, much more

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🔼 Eye On The Tiger. FAU football is looking to right the ship after splitting their first two games with a trip into Death Valley to face Clemson—and they’ll be doing it with a defense ranked No. 21 nationally with three interceptions. Jarrett Jerrels and Jackson Ambush were the first two to take one away, but defensive back Jarron Morris has the play of the season with a pick-six on a 72-yard return

Here’s everything you need to know to watch, listen to, and experience the game!

🔼 Looking Forward. FAU soccer fell short in the first AAC conference game of the season, losing 1-0 to East Carolina. The first conference game of the season resulted in a scoreless battle through the opening 45 minutes of the match. The Owls defense held the Pirates to only four shots in the first half, and East Carolina scored in the 65th minute to take the lead.

🤔 Silver Lining: Last night’s match against East Carolina marked the first complete game of the season for Owls goalkeeper Lexi Gonzalez, who recorded two saves on the night.

🔼 Fore Scored. Calling all golf enthusiasts, amateurs, and pros alike to come together for a day of competitive fun and camaraderie while supporting our FAU men’s basketball.

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🤔 PARADISE TRIVIA

Next door neighbors. The last (and only) time that FAU has played Clemson was in 2006—and while it wasn’t a result that went the Owls’ way, they bounced back to end that season on a high note with back-to-back wins against North Texas and FIU in the Shula Bowl.

Out of 20 meetings between FAU and FIU, how many wins do the Owls have in that series?

Think you've got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🦉 ONE BIG THING

Earlier this week, FAU men’s golf (-15) finished sixth at the Allstate Streamsong Invitational—headlined by Max Sturdza (-13) and his third consecutive round in the 60s to finish runner-up by just three strokes to Lipscomb's Will Holan (-16). They were the only two players in the 60-man field to shoot in the 60s in each round.

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Friday 9/15

🎽 Men’s & Women’s Cross Country @ NCAA Preview Meet (Gainesville, FL)

🏐 Volleyball vs. Le Moyne (FGCU Classic) @ 11:00am ET

🏐 Volleyball at FGCU (FGCU Classic) @ 7:00pm ET

Saturday 9/16

🌊 Swimming & Diving — Intrasquad Meet @ 10:00am ET

🏐 Volleyball vs. Maryland (FGCU Classic) @ 1:00pm ET

⚽ FREE ADMISSION: Men’s Soccer vs. Tulsa @ 7:00pm ET

🏈 Football at Clemson @ 8:00pm ET on ACC Network | Watch Live | Listen Live on FOX Sports South Florida

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

b. 16 wins!

FIU took four out of six games against FAU between 2011 and 2016, but other than that the Owls have never dropped a game in the annual Shula Bowl series.

🦉 Have a great Friday, y’all.