Good morning, Owls Family. The FAU women's swimming and diving team has swept the AAC Freshman of the Week honors. For the second time this season, Sophia Clack has been named AAC Freshman Diving Athlete of the Week, while Ludo Pavia has been named the AAC Freshman Swimming Athlete of the Week.

Pavia captured four event victories for the Owls in the last home meet on Saturday. Clack had two top 10 finishes over the weekend, finishing seventh in the 3m diving (200.20) and ninth in the 1m diving (204.30). Thanks to the efforts of both freshmen, the Owls walked away from the meet victorious.

What else do we have mixed into today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🎾 Lexi Silna named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week
⚽️ Soccer player Kristina Syragakis talks about her journey to FAU
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 49ers Visit Paradise. The Owls close out their January home slate this week, beginning with a midweek contest tonight against the Charlotte 49ers. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena and on ESPN+.

The Florida Atlantic Owls head into Wednesday's midweek matchup at 9-10 overall and 1-5 in AAC play.

⛹🏾‍♀️ : FULL PREVIEW AND SCOUTING REPORT

🔼 Pursuit of Happiness. Straight from FAU soccer player Kristina Syragakis. 👇🏼

A major lesson that my soccer career has taught me is to trust the process and that nothing is truly out of reach. My mental health is something that I have learned to make a priority throughout my journey. I play my best soccer when I am happy, so I try to ensure that my life outside of soccer is good as well.
 
My collegiate journey started at Vanier College in Canada, where I played for a year before coming to the United States. After that, I decided to attend the University of Akron in Ohio in fall of 2022. In my freshman year, I was met with some tough mental challenges…

⚽️ : FULL STORY

🔼 Lobbing Up Some Lexi Love. Florida Atlantic senior Lexi Silna has been named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
 
Silna is the first female to earn the honor in 2025. She has jumped to a 3-0 singles record with wins over players from the Big 12 (Houston), the AAC [No. 23 Miami], and most recently, her Big 10 foe in Minnesota. Silna's singles play has been tone-setting, especially in the Owls' 4-1 win over Miami. She also remains unblemished in doubles play with a 5-0 record teaming with sophomore Panna Bartha.

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Wednesday, Jan. 22
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Charlotte @ 7 p.m. ET ESPN+ | Watch Live | Live Stats | Tickets

Thursday, Jan. 23
No Activities Scheduled

Friday, Jan. 24
👟 Women’s X-Country/Track & Field @ RADD Florida Invitational

Saturday, Jan. 25
👟 Women’s X-Country/Track & Field @ RADD Florida Invitational
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. North Texas @ 2 p.m. ET ESPN+ | Watch Live | Live Stats | Tickets
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Clemson @ 11 a.m. ET

Sunday, Jan. 26
🏀 Men’s Basketball @ North Texas @ 2 p.m. ET ESPNU Fox Sports 640 South | Watch Live | Live Audio | Live Stats

🦉 Go here for the complete Florida Atlantic University Athletics Calendar

⇢⇢⇢ Which member of the Florida Atlantic's men's basketball team won the Sunday game against Rice by drawing a foul with two seconds remaining?

Have a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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The Answer: Baba Miller!

The Florida Atlantic's men's basketball team took down Rice in a last second thriller at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, winning 75-73 on Sunday afternoon.
 
With the game tied and the ball in FAU's hands, junior forward Baba Miller drew the foul and got to the line with two seconds remaining. He swished both free throws to give Florida Atlantic the victory.

🦉 Happy Wednesday, Owl Fam!