Good Morning, FAU Family.

FAU men’s hoops picked up a big road win on Sunday afternoon, downing Florida Gulf Coast, 81-76, to get to 6-3 on the season. Devin Vanetpool led the way for the Owls with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Josiah Parker finished with 16 points, and Isaiah Elohim added 11.

The Owls are back at it on Wednesday against Saint Leo at 7 p.m.

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

📻 Tune in
📅 Circle the date
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Tune In. The winter schedule for the Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy’s Sports Grill, is in! The show begins on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 6-7 p.m. at the Duffy’s on St. Andrew’s Boulevard. The Dec. 11 show features men’s basketball head coach John Jakus, Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White, and host Ken LaVicka before breaking for the holidays and returning on Jan 14.

🔼 Mark Your Calendars. FAU men’s tennis will play a 19-match schedule in 2026, including ten matches at the Kimberly V. Straus Tennis Center in Boca Raton. The 2026 slate gets underway on Jan. 15 when FAU welcomes North Florida.

🔼 Circle The Date. FAU women’s track & field’s 2026 indoor and outdoor schedule is set! The Owls will open the new year at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational on Jan. 16 in Gainesville, Florida. Full schedule details here.

✨ Monday’s just got merrier at The Habit Burger & Grill. Every Monday in December, swing by and score a Double Char with Cheese for just $5. Just say code CHEER at the register or show this flyer to redeem.

A Global Squad. How many different countries are represented on FAU men’s basketball’s roster this season?

Have a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find out!

🦉 ONE BIG THING

Today, the spotlight is on FAU’s women’s soccer senior Ashley Small as she gives back to the Boca Raton community. Hear from Small as part of the Owls’ Hometown Team series.

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*All Times Are in ET

Wednesday, Dec. 10
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Leo @ 7 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Listen: Fox Sports 640 South Florida

Friday, Dec. 12
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. FGCU @ 11 a.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets

Saturday, Dec. 13
🏊 Swim @ CSCAA Open Water National Championship (Sarasota, Florida)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Albany @ 12 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Listen: Fox Sports 640 South Florida

Monday, Dec. 15
🏊 Swim vs. Cincinnati / Miami @ 11 a.m. (Coral Gables, Florida)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. FIU @ 7 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets

Friday, Dec. 19
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. UMass @ 1:30 p.m. (Miami, Florida) | Watch: ESPN+
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s @ 10 p.m. (Moraga, California) | Watch: ESPN+ | Listen: Fox Sports 640 South Florida

Saturday, Dec. 20U
🏊 Swim vs. Old Dominion / Rice (W) @ 10 a.m.
🏀 Women’s Basketball @ FIU @ 11 a.m. (Miami, Florida) | Watch: ESPN+

🦉 Go here for the complete Florida Atlantic University Athletics Calendar

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Answer: FAU men’s hoops represents seven different countries: the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Senegal, and France.

🦉 Have an amazing week, Owl Fam!