I'm not sleeping, but everybody else in the Burrow seems to be.

Struggles continue for #FAU, as #Rice continues to get open shots off, without much defensive pressure.

RIce 50 - FAU 38, 13:06 2H

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 23, 2018

Troutman and Massey are starting to come alive. Delph's 16 points, have caused the Rice defense to swarm him once he has the ball.

There he is! Troutman's first FG of the game comes at the 10:00 mark of the second half, and it puts #FAU back within single digits.

Rice 55 - FAU 46, 9:47 2H

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 23, 2018

Rick said

Down 13 at home to a team you should beat by at LEAST six points…wow.

Posted On: Feb 22nd 2018, 7:53 PM #377356

It's become a joke at this point. This is the best we can do with Delph, Massey, Troutman, Pfister, and Hulsey graduating this offseason? Shameful. All of this senior talent with nothing to show for it.

After trailing by as much as 16 earlier this half, FAU is now within 7 to Rice.

Now we're playing ball! #Rice is forced to take a timeout after a Jailyn Ingram put-back pulls #FAU within 7! Game hasn't been this close since 3:48 remaining in the first half.

Rice 60 - FAU 53, 6:02 2H

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 23, 2018

TROUTMAN, TROUTMAN, TROUTMAN!

Owls are right back in it!

OWLS LEAD!!

Gerdarius Troutman is a BAAAAAD man! Troutman hits two straight threes to give #FAU the first lead since the opening minute of the game. FAU is in the middle of a 13-0 run, 9 points belonging to the sharpshooter from Georgia.

FAU 61 - Rice 60, 3:00 2H

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 23, 2018

Bout time they let the guy who has the best shot take control!

 

FREE BASKETBALL!

A chaotic final 10 seconds ends with Troutman hitting the game tying three-pointer with a defender in his face. The Rice full court heave falls short.

We're headed to overtime with Rice and FAU tied at 66 a piece.

TROUTMAN HITS THE THREE TO FORCE OVERTIME!

Let's recap: Troutman misses a three with 15 seconds left. Payton Hulsey pokes the ball away after Rice gained possession on the rebound. The ball falls into the hands of Troutman, who shoots the game tying FG with 3 seconds left.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 23, 2018

C-L-U-T-C-H

Ladies and gentlemen, the definition of CLUTCH:

Troutman hits the game tying 3FG from NBA distance, with two Rice defenders in his face!

We have free basketball at The Burrow! pic.twitter.com/rl5r4mqxKO

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 23, 2018

Rice gets us back for Massey's three at the Buzzer in Houston last month, with one of their own at The Burrow.

FAU falls to 11-16 (5-10), to a now six win Rice squad.

MBB FINAL:

Rice 79 - FAU 76 OT

Heartbreak at The Burrow, as #Rice returns the favor from #FAU's buzzer beater last month in Houston. This is Rice's sixth win of the season, allowing them to stay alive in C-USA Tournament contention. pic.twitter.com/zGUuh2o33p

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 23, 2018

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

Well, at least the game was exciting…should have never been in that position.

Have to control the trigger better and only allow the players that should be shooting take shots.

Also, why was NO ONE on the guy receiving the ball.

On a side note:

Our cheerleaders looked confused as to whether or not they should cheer when Rice made the game winning shot.

Had to reel it back in…