FAU Hosts High-Scoring Marshall Saturday Afternoon


What: Marshall (10-12, 4-5) @ Florida Atlantic (13-9, 5-4)

When: Saturday, February 1st, 2020 @ 4:00 PM Eastern

Where: Abessinio Court at Roofclaim.com Arena

Series: The Herd own a 7-2 advantage over the Owls, with MU winning last year's contest 96-84.


TV: None

Stream: ESPN+ *Fee

Radio: FoxSports 640

Live Stats: Here

Marshall Team Site: Here



Marshall at a Glance:

Offense - 75.0 PPG, 45% FG, 29% 3PT

Defense - 72.1 PPGA, 41% FGA, 33% 3PTA

Rebounding - 38.0 RPG Thundering Herd, 39.1 RPG Opponents


Notables

Marshall enters Saturday's contest following an impressive 10 point upset at FIU. The Herd saw five players hit double digits in the win.

It is shocking to see a Dan D'Antoni team with poor perimeter shooting. The three-point ball has been a staple of the Herd during D'Antoni's six years in Huntington. But as the old saying goes, you live by the three, you die by the three. MU comes to Boca under .500 thanks to their 334th ranked three-point shooting.

The Thundering Herd are led by the back court duo of Taevion Kinsey (16 PPG) and Jarrod West (14 PPG). The FAU defense will have to keep a close eye on Kinsey, who has eight +18 point performances on the season.

Marshall claimed the CIT Tournament Championship in 2018-2019



FAU at a Glance:

Offense - 71.3 PPG, 43% FG, 34% 3PT

Defense - 68.2 PPGA, 44% FGA, 33% 3PTA

Rebounding - 34.9 RPG Owls, 34.0 RPG Opponents


Notables

After an impressive upset win over WKU, the Owls look to continue their strong home form against Marshall. Jailyn Ingram collected a team high 16 points and 6 rebounds in the win, which includes the go-ahead score to in the game's final minute.

Everett Winchester suffered a knee injury before the team took their road trip to Charlotte and ODU. He is now expected to miss the remainder of the season. Therefore, expect a continued increased in minutes for  Michael Forrest, who scored 12 points in 31 minutes last time out.

FAU has struggled with consistent production inside during their road trip, however Karlis Silins looked effective in the win over Marshall, scoring 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Owls will need a strong performance from their bigs if they hope to protect The Burrow on Saturday afternoon.


Opening Line: FAU -1


Additional Links:

2019-2020 FAU Basketball Schedule - FAU Owl's Nest

2019-2020 FAU Basketball Season Discussion Thread - FAU Owl's Nest

Looks like the line is going to hold at FAU -1 at the tip.

Interesting to see such a large starting five for FAU. Especially against a guard heavy team like Marshall.

#FAU's Starting Five vs. #Marshall:

G - Cornelius "Scuta' Taylor

G - Richardson Maitre

F - Jailyn Ingram

F - Madiaw Niang

C - Karlis Silins

Dusty May is choosing to start big against the Herd, inserting Niang at the PF slot.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020

It's about time to play ball!

The Owls have taken the court, and we’re ready for some basketball!#GoOwls #BeatMarshall 👌 pic.twitter.com/0KQUKWIZto

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020

We know that Marshall will put up points. But so far it's FAU lighting up the scoreboard.

What a layup by Mike Forrest!

Five Owls are already on the scoresheet, including Scuta Taylor with his game high 5 points.

We (finally) hit our first media stoppage. #FAU leads #Marshall 13-8 at the 13:12 mark of the opening half. pic.twitter.com/VCUHJv4Ltm

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020

Owls continue to attack the pain, this time with Ingram slamming it home.

Okay Jailyn Ingram (@2easyJ_) we see you with the slam! 😤

Seven Owls are now on the scoresheet as #FAU leads #Marshall 22-13, halfway through the first. pic.twitter.com/y6DCUPKpA1

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020

Ugly several minutes of play from both offenses. The scoring drought is made even worse with neither side having attempted a free throw yet.

Current "scoring" trends for #FAU and #Marshall.

Note that scoring is in parentheses, because neither side has scored in the last 4 minutes.

C'mon boys, wake up and smell the coffee! Let's end the half strong 👊👊 pic.twitter.com/gk9SBL6qSq

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020

The teams must've heard our complaints, because they're lighting it up as we near the break.

Gorgeous shot from Aleksandar Zecevic puts #FAU back up by three possessions.

Owls lead #Marshall 30-21 with 2:00 left in the first half. pic.twitter.com/oTXvui22H5

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020

Halftime. Owls lead Marshall 36-25.

This 11 point margin is the largest of the game.

HALFTIME. #FAU 36 - #Marshall 25

The Owls' suffocating defense holds the Herd to their second lowest first half point total this season.

Taylor and Ingram both share a game high 8 points, with the latter also owning a game high 7 rebounds.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020

Owls start the second half strong, but Marshall have converted 5 of their last 7 FGs.

Jailyn Ingram is on fire 🔥🔥🔥@2easyJ_ hits back-to-back buckets to put him at 13 points.

His nine rebounds is a season high, and brings him one board closer to his first double-double since December of 2018!#FAU once led by as much as 15, but now lead #Marshall 51-40. pic.twitter.com/pDXJAVf5jJ

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) February 1, 2020