Paradise Brew 12/6: Pulling Rank

FAU men's basketball moves up to No. 11 in the AP poll and NCAA rankings.

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December 06, 2023

Good morning. The Florida Atlantic University men's basketball team has moved up to No. 11 in the Associated Press Top 25 as well as in the NCAA Net Rankings posted on Monday.
 
This past week, the Owls went undefeated in The Field of 68 Tip-Off, where they played two games in three days. Florida Atlantic's victory over Liberty 83-58 snapped the Flames undefeated season, while the comeback win against the Cougars 90-74 marked the first win in program history against Charleston. 

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⚾️ The lowdown on the final episode of Mac’s Musings for 2023
🏀 FAU Women’s Basketball Rolling in 18-point victory
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The Owls dominated the early stages of the game, opening with a 10-2 run and finishing the first quarter with a 12-point lead. Despite a strong response from the Bobcats in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to just three points at halftime, the Owls took control in the third quarter with a 27-10 run.

This surge, including a 3-pointer from Mya Perry, gave them an 18-point advantage heading into the final period. Although the Bobcats mounted a late rally, outscoring the Owls 8-2 in the closing minutes, it was not enough to overcome the deficit.

The Owls secured an 18-point victory with a final score of 78-60, maintaining their lead throughout the game. Four Owls registered double-digit performances, with Mya Perry leading the team with 19 points, Alexa Zaph with 15, Janeta Rozentale with 14, and Jada Moore with 13.

🔼 Back to the Drawing Board. The No. 11 Florida Atlantic University men's basketball team (7-2) came up just shy against No. 20 Illinois (7-1) on Tuesday evening in the opening game of the Jimmy V. Classic at Madison Square Garden, 98-89.
 
It was a valiant effort for the Owls, who battled the entire way and fought their way back from a double-digit deficit multiple times.
 
"Credit to Illinois, they exposed some of our weaknesses, and we have to go back to our drawing board and fix some things,” said head coach Dusty May. That is why you play these games, to learn more about yourself. We will be better because of this experience."

Florida Atlantic will have a week off from competition before regrouping for a home game at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 13, against FIU. The game will tip off at 7pm ET.

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Standing Out. The Florida Atlantic men’s basketball team prides itself on its talent across the entire team, but it’s only natural some will have the spotlight on them here and there. Hence, today’s trivia question!

Think you know the answer? Scroll down to the bottom to find out!

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Alijah Martin

Here are some of Alijah Martin’s career accolades:

  • 2022-23 NABC All-District 17 Second Team

  • 2022-23 All-Conference USA First Team

  • 2023 NCAA All-Tournament Team

  • 2023 C-USA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

  • 2023 All-C-USA Tournament Team

  • 2021-22 All-C-USA Third Team

  • Florida Atlantic 1,000-point club member

🦉 Have a great Wednesday, y’all.