Like we said in the preview, this team NEEDS Delph, Massey, and Troutman to play at a high level.

The second half shows exactly why. These three players took over slamming the door on any chance of an FIU victory.

Check out some of those team stats. Some surprising notes is FIU winning the rebounding battle, and FAU converting 20 (YES, TWENTY!) assists.

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Here are the finals stats in #FAU's win over #FIU. Some notables:

Ronald Delph - Game high 24 PTS, 6 Rebs

Justin Massey - 18 PTS, 4 3FG

Gerdarius Troutman - 17 PTS, go-ahead 3FG with :47 left

🚨🚨 FAU can compete with anybody in CUSA when these three play at this level 🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/RP57gaWuyd

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 17, 2018

UPDATED SCHEDULE: 2017-18 FAU Men's Basketball Schedule - FAU Owl's Nest

Ronald Delph leading a scorers in a in the final game of his career vs. FIU? ☑️

Four time #DunkinDelph sighting? ☑️

FAU having the most Delph in the nation? ☑️

Ronald Delph had a banner day on his final game against #FIU His role on this squad cannot be understated. It has been such a treat to watch #DunkinDelph grow here at #FAU.

His 24 points, including three slam-dunks in four minutes, make Delph our Player of the Game! pic.twitter.com/4YADIIvlsj

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 17, 2018