Good morning, Owls Family. The Florida Atlantic MBB team has announced "Seinfeld Night" for Thursday, Feb. 20. Fans are invited to visit Del Boca Vista at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena to watch the Owls battle Wichita State in not just a key AAC matchup, but Festivus-style feats of strength.  

With tip-off scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, the Owls will take time both before and during the game to celebrate Head Coach John Jakus' favorite TV show. FAU became synonymous with Seinfeld during its 2023 Final Four run with viral videos, cardboard cutouts of famous characters in the student section, and other engaging traditions.

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

🥎 FAU Softball took down Minnesota on opening night of Joan Joyce Classic
⚾️ FAU Baseball kicks off the 2025 season tonight at home
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Owl Be Watching, Will You? FAU Baseball kicks off the 2025 season tonight at home against Delaware. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Saturday is a 4 p.m. start, and Sunday's series finale is scheduled for noon.

Let’s review. It took until the final day of the regular season, but the 2024 Owls earned a spot in the AAC Tournament with a win in the finale against UTSA. Since John McCormack took over as head coach in 2009, the Owls have qualified for the conference tournament 13 times in 14 opportunities. The Owls went 2-2 in the 2024 AAC Tournament, knocking out UTSA and Charlotte before falling to Tulane.

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🔼 Big Ten? Big Whoop. The No. 18/19/25 Florida Atlantic softball team took down Minnesota with a 13-4 run-rule victory on the opening night of the Joan Joyce Classic.  
 
The Owls (7-0) needed just four innings of work on offense to put up a season-high 13 runs, holding the Golden Gophers (1-4) to one before the bottom of the fifth. All nine FAU batters found their way on base, with runs coming in bunches for each inning.
 
With the win, Florida Atlantic continues their best unbeaten start since 2016, and now has victories over teams in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC.

🔼 Coach Has the Mic 🎤. Florida Atlantic men's basketball Head Coach John Jakus met with the media on Thursday to speak on traveling to Philadelphia to face the Temple Owls on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 12 p.m. ET—airing on ESPN2.

FAU will then return to Boca Raton to host Seinfield Night against Wichita State on Thursday, Feb. 20, for another 9 p.m. tip-off, also airing on ESPN2.

👂🏼 : Listen to the press conference here.

🔼 Spring Spikes Ahead. The Florida Atlantic volleyball team announced its four-game spring 2025 schedule, which includes three home matches and one away contest.
 
The Owls open the spring on Feb. 22, hosting the Miami Dade Sharks for a 12 p.m. first serve. The spring slate will continue on March 28 as the Owls host the Lynn Fighting Knights for a 9 a.m. first serve. FAU will wrap up its 2025 spring home slate on April 5 against the UCF Knights with a 2 p.m. first serve. The Owls will close out spring play on the road, visiting south Florida rival FIU on April 12 for a 12 p.m. first serve.

🔼 Courting Success. Florida Atlantic men's tennis picked up a road win and left nothing to chance in the 4-0 victory over host North Florida on Wednesday afternoon.
 
FAU won courts two and three to secure the double point for the Owls. Playing on court six Wednesday afternoon, Marek Pazdera earned the team's second point with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. The match was closed out by newcomers Segundo Goity Zapico and Jan Kusy, respectively. Gotiy Zapico won 6-0, 6-2, while Kusy clinched at 7-5, 6-2

🔼 Mac is Back. Mac’s Musings is back to get you ready for the opening weekend, including previews for every position. There’s also a Line Drive Luncheon recap and Coach Mac’s thoughts on the recent Baseball Hall of Fame Class.

🔼 Your Soccer “Snack,” If You Will. The Florida Atlantic women's soccer team will play five exhibition matches at the FAU Soccer Stadium as part of its 2025 spring schedule.
 
The spring games begin on Friday, Feb. 21, with host Eastern Florida State College for the first game. The Owls will then play Lynn at the FAU Soccer Stadium on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. before spring break. Prior to hitting the road, the Owls will host the Seahawks of Keiser University on Saturday, Mar. 29, at 6 p.m. for the only game in the month of March. 

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🔼 Owls Like Never Before. Episode 23 of Florida Atlantic's Inside the Owls' Burrow airs tonight at 11 p.m. ET and again tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 15) at 1:30 p.m. The show originates on FanDuel Sports Network Florida and can also be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube.

This week's show, produced and hosted by FAU's Frank Forte, will feature the Owls' baseball team, which opens the season at home versus Delaware. Forte has the women's golf team "Wired for Sound." Tre Carroll of the MBB team is mic'd up at practice. Ta'ziah Jenks is the latest WBB player to complete a series of offbeat questions on "In the Paint." The show will also have a bonus segment featuring former Owl soccer player Jodi Smith, who recently signed a professional contract with the Montreal Roses to compete in Canada's top-tier women's league.

A smile can brighten someone’s day! Let’s celebrate the benefits of a healthy smile and raise awareness about dental health.

1. Confidence Booster: A healthy smile boosts self-esteem. Clean, healthy teeth make you feel better about your appearance, enhancing personal and professional relationships.

2. Improves General Health: Good oral hygiene prevents dental issues like cavities and gum disease and is linked to better overall health, reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections.

3. Enhances Digestion: Healthy teeth are essential for proper digestion. Effective chewing promotes better nutrient absorption and overall digestive health.

4. Radiates Happiness: Smiles are contagious! A genuine smile lifts others’ spirits and spreads joy.

Remember, a healthy smile reflects your overall well-being. Prioritize your oral health and inspire others. Schedule a dental appointment today to keep your smile bright!

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Friday, Feb. 14
🥎 Softball vs. Villanova @ Joan Joyce Classic @ 1:30 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Live Video | Tickets
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. South Florida @ 3:30 p.m. ET
⚾️ Baseball vs. Delaware @ 6:30 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Live Video | Tickets

Saturday, Feb. 15
👟 Women’s X-Country/Track & Field @ David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston, Massachusetts
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. South Florida @ 2 p.m. ET ESPN+ | Watch Live | Live Stats | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. NC State @ Joan Joyce Classic @ 3:45 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Live Video | Tickets
⚾️ Baseball vs. Delaware @ 4 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Live Video | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Dartmouth @ Joan Joyce Classic @ 8:30 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Tickets

Sunday, Feb. 16
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. UCSB @ 10 a.m. ET
🏀 Men’s Basketball @ Temple @ 12 p.m. ET ESPN2/U Fox Sports 640 South | Watch Live | Live Audio | Live Stats 
⚾️ Baseball vs. Delaware @ 12 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Live Video | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Louisville @ Joan Joyce Classic @ 4 p.m. ET FAUSports.com | Tickets

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⇢⇢⇢ With the Florida Atlantic's men's basketball team big win over Charlotte on Monday, the squad has now recorded how many consecutive double-digit victories in AAC play?

Have a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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🦉 ONE BIG THING

More Than Paradise. The FAU Athletics Department is thrilled to announce that Florida Atlantic University has officially established itself among the most prestigious colleges and universities in the U.S. for its notable accomplishments in research. It now holds the esteemed designation of "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and shares this status with less than 5% of the nearly 4,000 universities in the U.S. 

To qualify, institutions must meet a stringent set of criteria such as the number of research doctorates awarded and total research expenditures. FAU is now the sixth institution in the Florida State University System to hold R1 status.

The Answer: Four!

The FAU MBB team recorded its fourth straight double-digit victory in American Athletic Conference play on Monday, defeating Charlotte by a score of 87-75. Make sure to tune in on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET, as the MBB takes on Temple for a road contest.

📹 : Check out the cinematic highlights from the Charlotte game.

🦉 Have an awesome weekend, Owl Fam!