Paradise Brew 5/24 - Tu Be or Not Tu Be

FAU Baseball takes on Charlotte today in an AAC tourney elimination game - next up, Tulane.

Good morning, FAU Family. Florida Atlantic baseball will battle to keep its season alive again today when they take on Charlotte in another American Conference Tournament elimination game. The 49ers lost to Tulane in the winner's bracket on Thursday.

The Owls need a win to set up another meeting with Tulane tomorrow. That game would start at about 12:30 p.m. EST.

What else can you find mixed into today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏈 Homecoming weekend details announced!
🏀 WBB announced the release of 2024-25 season tickets
🦉 And much, much more

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🔼 Destination Paradise. The Florida Atlantic Owls will celebrate Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 28 versus Wagner and welcomes the return of alumni for the 2024 Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Nov. 1, when FAU plays host to in-state and American Athletic Conference foe South Florida. This year's event will mark the program's 24th Homecoming celebration, the fourth in which the Owls face off versus an in-state opponent.

⇢ Go here for the full rundown and ticketing info. 🏈

🔼 Hoop Scoop. Florida Atlantic Athletics announced the release of 2024-25 women's basketball season ticket renewals on Wednesday. 2023-24 season ticket holders can renew today by going here or calling the ticket office at 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
 
The Owls enter year four under head coach Jennifer Sullivan as they prepare to tip off the program's 41st season in 2024-25. The 2024-25 squad is highlighted by returning standout starters Jada Moore and Mya Perry, but Sullivan and her staff have also added some veteran transfers who are sure to be successful on the hardwood.

🔼 On the Dotted Line. Segundo Goity has committed to Florida Atlantic and is slated to join the Owls' men's tennis team.
 
The Intendente Alvear, La Pampa, Argentina native will come to the Owls holding a career ATP Singles ranking of 1852, an ITF Singles Ranking of 2153, and a junior ITF ranking of 108. His best single-season ITF ranking stands at No.66, and he is the holder of three ITF Championship Titles. Goity has participated in three Junior Grand Slam events, including the Australian, French, and U.S. Opens.

🦉 ONE BIG THING

99 Problems But Football Season Ain’t One. Yesterday marked 100 days out until football season starts. Mark your calendars, Owl Nation!

Also, don’t forget to put the Paradise Pride Tour on your radar for a chance to meet the FAU head coaches and VP and Director of Athletics Brian White!

🦉PARADISE TRIVIA BY POWER OWLS

⇢ The Florida Atlantic football program's first Homecoming was on October 13, 2001. Who did the Owls play?

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

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 5/24
👟 Women’s X-Country/Track & Field @ NCAA Outdoor Championship First Round

Saturday 5/25
👟 Women’s X-Country/Track & Field @ NCAA Outdoor Championship First Round

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🦉 TRIVIA ANSWER BY POWER OWLS

The Answer: The Florida Atlantic football program's first Homecoming was versus Jacksonville on October 13, 2001—a game that FAU captured 35-12.

🦉 Have a great Friday, y’all