Good morning, Owls Family. Florida Atlantic men's basketball Head Coach John Jakus met with the media on Monday to discuss the upcoming charity exhibition against Auburn on Friday, Nov. 1. It’s a chance for the Owls to participate in a great cause. It also marks the last exhibition before the start of the regular season on Monday, Nov. 4, against Indiana State.

🗣“They have eight seniors, so there’s no tricking them. You’re going to have to outplay them. It’s fine if they’re favored. We’ve gotta go through those things. You’re either going to win, or you’re going to learn. Where others might avoid something like this, we’re going to face it head-on.” - John Jakus, head men’s basketball coach

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🏈 It’s your Friday Night Lights reminder!
🏐 Volleyball closes out road stretch with a match against USF tonight
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Seeing Red. Florida Atlantic football hosted their weekly ESPN+ press conference on Tuesday, with head football coach Tom Herman, graduate student DL Chisom Ifeanyi and redshirt sophomore TE Wyatt Sullivan speaking to the media. Ifeanyi has started each of the Owls' seven games, is one of seven FAU players to record a sack, and sits atop the stat leaders in QBHs. Sullivan has seen action in each of the Owls' seven games and is third on the team with 116 receiving yards.

The trio discussed Friday's Homecoming game against AAC rival USF, in a matchup that will air starting at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Fans are asked to WEAR RED.

🔼 Put Us In, Coach. The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show returns today from 12-1 p.m. ET at Duffy's Sports Grill Boca Raton. Fans are encouraged to attend and take advantage of food and drink deals.

Head football coach Tom Herman is the featured guest throughout the fall, joined this week by Running Back Coach Chris Perkins and show host and voice of the Owls Ken LaVicka. Herman will preview the upcoming Homecoming contest.

🔼  Spring Forward, Fall Back.  Florida Atlantic women's golf (299-295-294—888) (+24) finished tied for seventh at the Hurricane Invitational hosted by Miami on Tuesday. This was the final event of the fall season.

The Owls were led by Charlotte Perkins and Maddie Rathjen, each in a tie for 24th. Perkins had the Owls' low round on Tuesday with an even-par 72 that featured 16 pars, one birdie, and one bogey. Rathjen put a cap on her best fall event with a one-over 73. The highlight of the day for the freshman was an eagle on the par five seventh hole.

🔼 It Was in the Bag. Florida Atlantic men's golf (298-289-298—885) (+33) finished tied for seventh at the Florida Atlantic Invitational at PGA National on Tuesday.

The Owls were led by a pair of T10 finishes from Biagio Gagliardi and Guilherme Grinberg. Gagliardi's 73 was the team's low round on Tuesday. Grinberg recorded his second career Top 10 finish, closing with a 74 after a pair of 72s on Monday.

🔼 A Dub and a Drubbing. Although Tuesday’s matchup was “just an exhibition game,” it’s safe to say that this bodes well for the FAU WBB season!

🔼 Running of the Bulls. The Florida Atlantic Owls close out their three-match road stretch tonight as they head to Tampa for a midweek matchup against in-state rival South Florida. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Corral.

Florida Atlantic enters the midweek matchup at 13-9 on the season and 5-5 in AAC play. The Owls split a pair of road matches this past weekend, falling in three at East Carolina but earning their first road win of the season with a four-set victory at Charlotte. As a team, the Owls lead the AAC in assists (1,053) and kills (1,112) and rank second in digs (1,327).

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Wednesday, Oct. 30
🥎 Softball vs. Lynn University @ 6 p.m. ET
🏐 Volleyball @ South Florida @ 6 p.m. ET | Watch Live | Live Stats

Thursday, Oct. 31
⚽️ Women’s Soccer @ UTSA @ 8 p.m. ET | Live Stats

Friday, Nov. 1
🏈 Football vs. South Florida @ 7:30 p.m. ET ESPN2 Fox Sports 640 South Florida | Live Audio | Live Stats | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball @ Auburn (Exh.) @ 8 p.m. ET | Live Stats

Saturday, Nov. 2
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. Stetson
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. Tampa
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. North Florida
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. Florida State
👟 Men’s X-Country @ AAC XC Championships
👟 Women’s X-Country @ AAC XC Championships
🌊 Swimming - Alumni & Family Meet (Homecoming)
🥎 Softball vs. Florida International University @ 1 p.m. ET
🥎 Softball vs. St. Johns Rivers @ 3 p.m. ET
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Charlotte @ 7 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Watch Live | Live Stats

Sunday, Nov. 3
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. Stetson
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. Tampa
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. North Florida
🏝 Beach Volleyball vs. Florida State
🥎 Softball @ Nova Southeastern University @ 1 p.m. ET
🏐 Volleyball vs. Temple @ 1 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Live Stats

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⇢⇢⇢ Valeria Rosado has been one to watch this volleyball season. She tallied another double-double in the Owls’ recent win over the Charlotte 49ers. How many double-doubles has she had so far this season?

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🦉 ONE BIG THING

Owl Be There. The schedule is jam-packed in Paradise, as per usual!

The Answer: Nine!

Valeria Rosado led the Owls with a season-best 22 kills and hitting an impressive .413, while also tallying her ninth double-double of the season, adding 11 digs against the 49ers.

🦉 Let’s get over the hump, y’all!