Good morning. Juan Martin Jalif and Florida Atlantic men's tennis team received two pieces of good news on Tuesday.
 
The Owls climbed six spots in the latest ITA poll, moving up to No.35 nationally. An instrumental reason for that climb is the play of Jalif, who was named the American Atlantic Conference Player of the Week.
 
The graduate transfer holds an 8-1 singles record and a 7-2 doubles record in dual match play. Jalif was 2-0 last week.

The Owls will next play host to North Florida on Friday, March 1 at 11am ET at the Kimberly V. Strauss Tennis Center.
 
What else can you find mixed into today’s Brew?

⚾️ Christian Adams named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll
🌊 Swimming/Diving earns 5 podium spots + 5 records in AAC Championships
🦉 And much, much more

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🔼 LaVicka and LaFriends. The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show continues tonight by featuring Men's Basketball Head Coach Dusty May, Men's Basketball Guard Jalen Gaffney and Director of Tennis Ricardo Gonzalez. They will join the show live from Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrews Boulevard in Boca Raton on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 5pm ET.

Fans are encouraged to attend while listening live to the voice of the Owls Ken LaVicka talking men's hoops with Coach May and Gaffney. The group will discuss the Owls' basketball season to date and preview this Saturday's contest versus Tulane as well as the men's and women's tennis season to date and the matches this Saturday.

The last show this season is March 6; 6:30-7:30pm ET.

🔼 The Florida Atlantic softball team is back in action in Paradise for a midweek game against FIU—a former Conference USA opponent—on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch is at 4 p.m.

The meetings against FIU date back to Feb. 25, 1998. Wednesday night marks the 105th matchup between the two in program history. Florida Atlantic leads 63-41. The last time these two teams faced each other was in a C-USA matchup on Apr. 8, 2023 in which the Owls won 1-0 to sweep the three-game series.

🔼 Davis Days Are Here Again. Johnell Davis has been named to the 2023-24 Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List. Davis is one of 40 basketball players who will be considered a contender for National Player of the Year.

The All-America team will be announced before the start of the men's NCAA Tournament, while The Oscar Robertson Trophy winner for National Player of the Year is to be announced at the NCAA Men's Final Four in Glendale, Arizona, from April 6-8.

It is yet another well-deserved accolade for the junior guard, who is a top 10 candidate for the Jerry West Award (given to the best shooting guard in the nation), top 20 candidate for the Wooden Award (given to the best player in Division I college basketball), and a is member of the Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Midseason Team.

With a career-best campaign, Davis has helped guide the Owls in their first season in the American Athletic Conference to a 21-7 record, tied for the second most wins in a season in program history.

🔼 A New Wave. Florida Atlantic women's basketball (9-17, 4-11 AAC) is prepped for another midweek matchup this week, hosting the Tulane Green Wave (10-16, 3-12 AAC) tonight for the Owls' Black History Month game. Tipoff is set for 7pm ET inside Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

The Owls enter this week's matchup at 9-17 overall and 4-11 in American Athletic Conference play and have won four of their last eight contests.

Florida Atlantic women's basketball will close out its 2023-24 home slate on Sunday, March 3, as the Owls welcome the Charlotte 49ers for senior day. Tipoff is set for 2pm ET inside Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

🔼 Terrapintroduction. Florida Atlantic football will open the 2025 season at Maryland's SECU Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
 
When the Owls load up to head to College Park, Maryland, it will be the 17th time in the program's 25 years that Florida Atlantic has opened on the road and the program's first meeting with the Terrapins.
 
The time and television designation will be announced at a later date.

2025 NON-CONFERENCE SLATE

Aug. 30 at Maryland
Sept. 13 at UCF

🔼 A Huge Hit. Florida Atlantic second baseman Christian Adams has been named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll.
 
Adams went 8-for-14 at the plate in the Owls' weekend sweep of Towson. He had multiple hits in each of the three games including his first home run of the season, a towering two-run shot, in the eighth inning on Friday night. The former standout at Royal Palm Beach HS also scored seven runs in the series.

🔼 News From the Podium. FAU women's swimming & diving team wrapped up their second appearance at the AAC Championships on Sunday.
 
Success continued for the Owls, who earned five spots on the podium and set five school records over the course of the four-day meet.

Dolores Margni not only captured the bronze in the 200 fly, but earned an NCAA 'B' cut with her time of 1:58.82. The 400 free relay team of Bry Bellile, Izzy Joens, Maggie Casey, and Julia Earnshaw closed out conference with a school record in the 400 free relay.

Divers will participate in the Zone B Championships, held from Mar. 11 – 16 and select Owls will compete in the CSCAA National Invitational Championships for the second year in a row, this time held from March 14 – 16 in Ocala, Florida. The NCAA Championships are scheduled from March 20 – 23 for the women and 27 – 30 for the men.

🦉 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Jam-Packed Paradise. From tennis and baseball to softball and hoops, Paradise is the place to be.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday 2/28

🥎 Softball vs. FIU @ 4pm ET - Owl Classic | Live Video | Live Stats | Tickets

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

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Tulane @ 7pm ET on ESPN+ | Live Video | Live Stats | Tickets

Thursday 2/29

(No Activities Scheduled)

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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🦉 Have a great Wednesday, y’all