Paradise Brew 3/23: Weekend Work

Owls Hit Gridiron For Weekend Work

March 23, 2026

Good Morning, FAU Fam. We love seein’ our guys grindin’!

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

🏈 Weekend Work
🏐 Saturday Sweepin’
🥎 Finishing Strong
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Weekend Work. While most of us were using the weekend to find some time to relax, the FAU football squad was grinding.

Florida Atlantic Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Zach Kittley praised the squad following Saturday morning's practice, not only for the team's effort and execution but for where they are with installs. All can be attributed to the program's continuity.

The Owls are the only FBS program in the country that returned both the full-time staff and its starting quarterback in 2026. That familiarity lends to the program's progression. Another familiar face joining the team on the practice fields Saturday was Howard Guggenheim, the program's first Founder and an integral partner in starting football at FAU. Guggenheim was joined by dozens of high school prospects and parents who were taking in a beautiful morning on the fields.

🧼🚗 FREE CAR WASH FOR NATIONAL CAR WASH DAY 🧼🚗

Stop by Boca Car Wash from 11AM to 1PM on March 28 and say the code word “FAU” at the wash to receive a FREE car wash, courtesy of our friends at Boca Car Wash, the Official Hometown Car Wash of Florida Atlantic Athletics.

🎟️ The first 50 cars also get two FREE tickets to FAU Softball vs. UTSA at 5PM. 🎟️

🦉 Come get your car shining and support the Owls 🦉

🔼 Saturday Sweep. For the second time this season, the 14th-ranked FAU beach volleyball team secured a top-20 win, which highlighted a Saturday sweep on day two in Jacksonville.

The Owls began the day with a 3-2 defeat of #17 North Florida and wrapped up the day with 5-0 win over Saint Leo.

🔼 Finishing Strong. The right arm of senior Autumn Courtney delivered a strong finish to the weekend for the FAU softball team.

Courtney tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just two hits in a 2-1 pitcher’s duel win over Wichita State on Sunday.

Offensively, the Owls were sparked by a home run from junior outfielder Ciara Gibson before a sacrifice fly RBI by senior catcher Chloe Yeatts was just enough to conclude the three-game series against the Shockers with the victory.

Florida Atlantic Owls fans! Enter the 7th Inning Stretch Sweepstakes presented by Nozzle Nolen for a chance to win big at the ballpark! Four (4) lucky winners will receive four (4) baseball tickets to one of FAU’s Saturday home games (April 4, 18, 25, or May 16), a $50 Owls Gear bookstore gift card, be introduced in-game as the Sweepstakes winner, and take center stage to lead the crowd in Take Me Out to the Ball Game during the 7th inning stretch.

🔼 Opening Act. And they’re off!

The FAU women’s track & field squad opened their outdoor season at the 2026 Hurricane Invitational this past weekend.

The Owls competed in a total of five events today (800-meter, 400-meter hurdles, 400-meter, 200-meter, and 4x400-meter relay). 

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In her two seasons at FAU, how many complete games has Autumn Courtney racked up?

Have a guess?

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Florida Atlantic University Athletics is excited for Golf Tournaments in Paradise!

The Phil Smith '69 Invitational will be hosted at Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale on Monday, May 4, 2026. To view the tournament website, please click HERE.

The Captain's Cup Classic will be hosted at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club in Boca Raton on Monday, May 18, 2026. To view the tournament website, please click HERE.

Season tickets for the upcoming 2026 Florida Atlantic Football season are now on sale through the Owls Ticket Office. Season tickets to support your Hometown Team start at just $75. Purchase 2026 season tickets and renew your season tickets now!

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Monday, March 23
⛳️ Women’s Golf at PING/ASU Invitational (Phoenix, Ariz.)

Tuesday, March 24
⚾ Baseball at Miami @ 6 p.m.
⛳️ Women’s Golf at PING/ASU Invitational (Phoenix, Ariz.)

Wednesday, March 25
🥎 Softball vs. FIU @ 6 p.m. l Watch: ESPN+
🏊 Swimming at NCAA Championships (Atlanta, Ga.)
⛳️ Women’s Golf at PING/ASU Invitational (Phoenix, Ariz.)

Thursday, March 26
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Delaware @ 12pm
🏊 Swimming at NCAA Championships (Atlanta, Ga.)
👟 Women’s Track & Field @ Raleigh Relays (Raleigh, N.C.)

Friday, March 27
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. DePaul @ 11am
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. USC @ 12 p.m. (Austin, Texas)
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Long Beach St. @ 2:30 p.m. (Austin, Texas)
🥎 Softball vs. UTSA @ 6 p.m. l Watch: ESPN+ l Tickets
⚾ Baseball at Rice @ 7:30 p.m.
🏊 Swimming at NCAA Championships (Atlanta, Ga.)
👟 Women’s Track & Field @ Raleigh Relays (Raleigh, N.C.)

🦉 Go here for the complete Florida Atlantic University Athletics Calendar

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Answer: 15

🦉 Have a great start to your week, Owl Fam!