Paradise Brew 4/20: Top Seed Once Again

Plus: Coach Clark gets her 150th career win!

April 20, 2026

Good Morning, FAU Fam.

Florida Atlantic softball took the series over Tulsa with a 5-1 win yesterday, with the victory serving as the 150th of head coach Jordan Clark's career, all earned in three-and-a-half seasons with the Owls. Senior Jesiana Mora was the offensive star, going 2-for-2 with a three-run homer, a double, a walk, and a stolen base. Autumn Courtney tossed a complete game and became the first pitcher in the American Conference to reach 15 wins this season, dropping her ERA to 2.43. FAU heads to Memphis next weekend for a three-game series on ESPN+.

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

🏖️ Top seed once again
⚾ Series winners
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Top Seed Once Again. No. 15 Florida Atlantic beach volleyball enters the 2026 Conference USA Championship as the No. 1 seed for the second straight year, opening play Thursday at 3:30 p.m. ET against the winner of the Tarleton State/Sam Houston play-in game. The double-elimination tournament runs April 23-25.

🔼 Series Winners. Florida Atlantic baseball took the series on Saturday with a 10-9 win over Tulane. The Owls built a commanding 10-2 lead Saturday behind a strong outing from Kide Adetuyi, who tossed seven strikeouts in six scoreless innings, and big offensive contributions from Ian Collier (3-for-3), Patrick Ward (3-for-5, two-run HR), and Brando Leroux (first career home run).

🔼 On Track. Florida Atlantic women's track and field closed the weekend at Georgia Tech's two-day meet, with freshman Madison Brown earning the highlight with her 5,000-meter time of 17:47.69. Richelle Williams opened the meet in the 100 meters, freshman Morgan Pennington made her collegiate 1,500-meter debut, and Jada Bolhuis and Adriana Lopez closed things out in the 200 meters.

If a Florida Atlantic baseball player hits a grand slam in the 4th inning during one of the selected home games, one lucky fan will win $15,000 toward the lease or purchase of a brand new car from Phil Smith Acura or Phil Smith Kia.

We’re excited for the 3rd annual Ladies Night presented by The Power of Sports, an exclusive evening with Florida Atlantic Football on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM!

Get ready for a night filled with X’s and O’s training, dinner and drinks, field competitions, and networking with fellow Florida Atlantic lady supporters. Whether you're a football enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this event is the perfect way to support your hometown team in paradise! The event will be hosted at the Schmidt Family Complex and Flagler Credit Union Stadium. All proceeds will directly benefit Florida Atlantic student-athletes.

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 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.

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Where does Madison Brown's 5,000-meter time of 17:47.69 rank in Florida Atlantic program history?

Have a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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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*All Times Are in ET

Monday, April 20
⛳ Women’s Golf @ American Conference Championship (Brooksville, Fla.)

Tuesday, April 21
⛳ Women’s Golf @ American Conference Championship (Brooksville, Fla.)

Wednesday, April 22
⛳ Women’s Golf @ American Conference Championship (Brooksville, Fla.)
⚾ Baseball vs. Miami @ 6:30 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets

Thursday, April 23
🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Conference USA Championship vs.Tarleton State / Sam Houston @ 3:30 p.m. (Youngsville, La.)

Friday, April 24
🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Conference USA (Youngsville, La.)
⚾ Baseball vs. Charlotte @ 6:30 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets
🥎 Softball @ Memphis @ 7 p.m. (Memphis, Tenn.)

Saturday, April 25
🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Conference USA (Youngsville, La.)
🥎 Softball @ Memphis @ 3 p.m. (Memphis, Tenn.)
⚾ Baseball vs. Charlotte @ 4 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets

Sunday, April 26
⚾ Baseball vs. Charlotte @ 12 p.m. | Watch: ESPN+ | Tickets
🥎 Softball @ Memphis @ 1 p.m. (Memphis, Tenn.)

🦉 Go here for the complete Florida Atlantic University Athletics Calendar

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Answer: 10th.

🦉 Have a great week, Owl Fam!