Finally the Owls start to look alive, as the Owls go into the break rocking a 6-2 run.

HALFTIME:

Owls end the last two minutes of the half on a 6-2 run, making their deficit to #FIU 29-25.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017

It's been all Massey, Ingram (despite him missing plenty of shots so far), and Pfister, early in Miami.

Owls NEED Troutman and Delph to come alive in the final 20 minutes.

Individual and team stats at halftime, with the Owls down to rival FIU 29-25:

Massey - game high 9 points

Pfister - game high 8 (that is not a typo) rebounds

Delph & Troutman have had slow starts. They'll have to warm up if we want to leave Miami as victors. pic.twitter.com/nFTnSwgZCj

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017

Owls are finally starting to play some team-based basketball. The result: Owls pull within two.

NOW THAT'S BETTER!

With 13:46 remaining in the half, #FAU pulls within two to make the deficit 40-38.

Troutaman has been on 🔥🔥🔥 since the half.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017

Now Pfister is KILLING it! FAU takes their first lead since the start of the game.

OWLS LEAD!

William Pfister scores on a put-back to give #FAU their first lead since the first basket of the game!

41-40 Owls lead, with 10:39 remaining in the second half.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017

Delph has shockingly yet to see any action this half. Owls have been playing well despite his absence.

Oh boy, we got a doozy in Miami! We're all tied up with #FIU, 43 a piece, with 7:42 remaining in the second half.

Ingram and Pfister have done a solid job of dominating down low, as Delph has yet to see the court this half.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017

Right when I say that, Delph enters the game, and gets his first FG of the second half.

It has become a full team effort in the last 10 minutes of the contest, with all players stepping up to make bid plays.

BOOYA!

Anthony Adger nets in a jumper while getting fouled. That brings us to the final media break of the game.

3:53 left, and #FAU is up 52-51 over #FIU.

Adger to shoot a free throw once we return from break.

C'MON OWLS, FINISH THEM OFF!!

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017

Panthers take the lead with 2:18 remaining, on a three-pointer by Trejon Jacob.

Curry calls FAU's last TO of the game, with FIU leading 54-52 with 2:10 remaining.

Ingram misses a WIDE OPEN lay up attempt with 30 seconds left, then throws the ball away after earning the rebound following a missed FIU free throw with 5 seconds left.

Final:#FIU beats #FAU 58-57. The Panthers pull away from the Owls late, as Jailyn Ingram misses two opportunities to put FAU ahead in the closing moments.

FAU is now 6-7 on the year, with games against Middle Tennessee ad UAB upcoming.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017

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I was really impressed with Pfister tonight, though his FG% could use some improvement.

The fact of the matter is, 34% from the field IS NOT GOING TO CUT IT in the conference. It may be time for a change.

Here are the final individual & team stats for the game. (click on the images to enlarge)

Final individual and team stats, as #FAU falls to rival #FIU 58-57:

Massey, Ingram, Troutman - tied for a team high 12 points.

Pfister - game & career high 16 rebounds.

Owls fail to beat FIU in rebounds and steals. pic.twitter.com/JwEHWsmtLQ

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) December 31, 2017