UTEP gets an offensive rebound after a missed FT, then immediately gets fouled by Booker to go back to the stripe.

NOT GOOD!

#FAU and #UTEP trade a series of free throws. Miners still lead 63-58 with 1:16 remaining.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@TheOwlsNest_ITB) January 15, 2017

Can we force a second OT!? We'll need a BIG time stop to do it.

It's getting close. Rutherford makes one of two FTs to pull #FAU within 4. Owls need a defensive stop with 30 seconds left.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@TheOwlsNest_ITB) January 15, 2017

Troutman with a career high 22 points!

Trout man hits ANOTHER three to pull #FAU within 1 with 3 seconds left.

--- FAU Owl's Nest (@TheOwlsNest_ITB) January 15, 2017

Disappointing to come back to Boca without a single win from the Texas road trip.

Final: #FAU falls to 5-11 (1-4 CUSA) after a 66-65 loss to #UTEP in overtime.

Troutman led all scorers, sets a new career high at 22 points

— FAU Owl's Nest (@TheOwlsNest_ITB) January 15, 2017

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Jack David Whidden III (2) said

Disappointing to come back to Boca without a single win from the Texas road trip.

Posted On: Jan 14th 2017, 11:13 PM #365734

At some point either we start to run the offense like a college team, or change needs to be made.

This is not the NBA.

Sidney Green revisited.

Owls ended OT with a 7-0 run, while UTEP didn't make a FG in the final 3:52. Still wasn't enough to cut the deficit made at the start of the extra period.

Both squads should be embarrassed of their 3-point shooting tonight.

Final individual stats for #FAU and comparison stats vs. #UTEP:

Troutman sets career high & game high 22 points

Delph w/ game high 8 rebs pic.twitter.com/MfYCZZ5OVE

— FAU Owl's Nest (@TheOwlsNest_ITB) January 15, 2017

If its Curry that is fine, but this team this season like football is a few plays away from turning the corner. There is talent here in South Florida, but I dont think its talent problems.

Ugh

USMCOWL said

If its Curry that is fine, but this team this season like football is a few plays away from turning the corner. There is talent here in South Florida, but I dont think its talent problems.

Posted On: Jan 14th 2017, 11:54 PM #365737

The talent is there. Troutman, Filer, Cylla, Massey, Delph, can all ball. We've seen them do it. The confidence just isn't there. That can stem from lack of rhythm from too few minutes, lack of chemistry, or set plays going to players that aren't ready to take the lead yet.

I'm not saying this team should be winning the CUSA Tournament, but having to fight for a spot in the conference tournament = a failed season.

Quick, remember that it is visit weekend for football. Don't want basketball to bring everyone down.