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What a finish at Baldwin Arena! Josiah Parker spun into the lane and laid it in with 0.6 seconds remaining in OT to give FAU men’s hoops a dramatic 77-76 win over Charlotte and clinch a spot in the American Conference Tournament.

The Owls trailed by 10 at halftime before a 17-1 second-half run brought them back. Parker finished with 10 points and nine rebounds, while Kanaan Carlyle led all scorers with 19 points, and Maxim Logue recorded his first career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

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👟 On track
🏖️ Saturday sweep
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Weekend Sweep. The Owls saved their best for last, setting season highs in hits (20) and runs (15) to run-rule Villanova in seven innings and complete the sweep. Brando Leroux led the way, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, including his first career triple. The Owls exploded for six runs in the first inning alone and scored 37 runs in the three-game series, more than their first seven games combined. Freshman Garrett Grant delivered four shutout innings to get the win. Next up: a road trip to face No. 10 Florida tomorrow at 6 p.m. on SEC Network+.

🔼 Undefeated Weekend. The Owls are rolling! FAU softball closed out the Beach Chicken Brawl in Conway, S.C., with a 10-1 run-rule win over Binghamton and a 2-0 shutout of Saint Joseph's to finish the tournament without a loss. In Game 1, FAU smashed six doubles in a single inning to blow the game open, while Kylie Hammonds was hit by a pitch three times in one game, giving her 20 career HBPs and the program's all-time record in that category.

In Game 2, Yani Guzman launched a two-run homer and Autumn Courtney delivered her second straight complete game, allowing just two hits in the final six innings. The Owls have won 11 of their last 13 games and are outscoring opponents 85-14 in those victories. Up next: Florida Gulf Coast on March 4 at 6 p.m. on ESPN+.

🔼 On Track. A strong finish to the indoor season for FAU track & field! Senior Rosa ten Berg claimed her first indoor conference medal Saturday, finishing second in the 800-meter dash at the American Indoor Championships in Birmingham. Teegan Anderson also competed in the 3000-meter run, finishing 15th out of 50 runners, and the 4x400-meter relay squad rounded out the meet with a 3:50.07. The Owls now turn their attention to the outdoor season, opening at the UM Hurricane Invitational in Coral Gables on March 21.

🔼 Saturday Sweep. The Sandy Owls are rolling! No. 14 FAU beach volleyball capped off a strong weekend in Tallahassee with a pair of 4-1 wins over No. 16 North Florida and FGCU on Saturday, improving to 7-1 on the season. The duo of Cameron Knifton and Allison Spittal led the way, going 2-0 on the day to improve to a team-best 7-1 together. Koehl/Strandberg and Mignerey/Edwards also each picked up two wins. Next up: the Chanticleer Challenge in Conway, S.C., on March 6-7. 

What was Rosa ten Berg's 800-meter time at the American Indoor Championships?

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Dear Friends of Florida Atlantic University,

Soirée 65, our annual President's Gala, is just 5 weeks away, and we have some exciting news to share with you. As part of our fundraising efforts, we will offer a special “Owl Access” Online Auction. Proceeds will benefit student-success initiatives, including funding internships that are currently unpaid and providing subsidies for students who struggle with the high cost of off-campus housing.

The auction is open and full of fabulous items and experiences, including:

• Round of Golf with President Hasner.

• Personalized Florida Atlantic Football Jersey.

• “Rockstar Student Parking Space” for the entire school year.

• “Crime Scene Investigator for a Day” experience with a former NYPD CSI.

Click here to bid on these special items and learn more about Soirée 65, FAU's President's Gala, a celebration of Florida Atlantic’s 65th anniversary.

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🦉 ONE BIG THING

FAU men’s golf will tee off today at the Hills Course at LPGA International in Daytona Beach for the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate, hosted by Stetson. The 54-hole event features 36 holes today and 18 on Tuesday, both with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Sophomore Biagio Gagliardi leads the lineup at No. 1 after closing the Gators Invitational with a 67 two weeks ago. NaShawn Tyson, Guilherme Grinberg, Louka Morin, and Kaleb Palm round out the team lineup, with Jack Brugman competing as an individual. FAU tied for third at this tournament in 2025 and will look to match or better that finish against a 13-team field.

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Monday, March 2
⛳ Men’s Golf @ Daytona Beach Intercollegiate (Daytona Beach, Fla.) 

Tuesday, March 3
⛳ Men’s Golf @ Daytona Beach Intercollegiate (Daytona Beach, Fla.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Tulsa @ 1 p.m. (Tulsa, Okla.)
⚾ Baseball vs. No. 13 Florida @ 6 p.m. (Gainesville, Fla.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Tulane @ 7 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets

Wednesday, March 4
🥎 Softball vs. Florida Gulf Coast @ 6 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets

Thursday, March 5
🎾 Men's Tennis vs. Tulane @ 2 p.m. (New Orleans, La.)

Friday, March 6
⛳ Women’s Golf @ Gator Invitational (Gainesville, Fla.)
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Tulane @ 8 a.m. (Conway, S.C.)
🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Coastal Carolina @ 12 p.m. (Conway, S.C.)
🥎 Softball @ Charlotte @ 6 p.m. (Charlotte, N.C.)
⚾ Baseball vs. FIU @ 6:30 p.m. | Watch: FAUSports.com | Tickets

Saturday, March 7
⛳ Women’s Golf @ Gator Invitational (Gainesville, Fla.)
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Cal Poly @ 10 a.m. (Conway, S.C.)
🥎 Softball @ Charlotte @ 1 p.m. (Charlotte, N.C.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball @ Temple @ 2 p.m. (Philadelphia, Pa.) | Watch: ESPN+
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Georgia State @ 2 p.m. (Conway, S.C.)
🏀 Men's Basketball @ Wichita State @ 4 p.m. (Wichita, Kan.) | Watch: ESPNU | Listen: Fox Sports 640 South Florida
⚾ Baseball vs. FIU @ 4 p.m. (Miami, Fla.)

Sunday, March 8
⛳ Women’s Golf @ Gator Invitational (Gainesville, Fla.)
⚾ Baseball vs. FIU @ 12 p.m. | Watch: FAUSports.com | Tickets
🥎 Softball @ Charlotte @ 12 p.m. (Charlotte, N.C.)

🦉 Go here for the complete Florida Atlantic University Athletics Calendar

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Answer: 2:08.43, good for second place and her first indoor conference medal.

🦉 Have an amazing week, Owl Fam!