Owls have been struggling against big guys for a while now. FIU's Kessens and UTSA's Beverley big nights against FAU. Willms seems to be following in their footsteps.

UTEP's center, Matt Willms leads all scorers with 7 points. UTEP's lead is stretched to 9. 22-13 with 5:51 left in the half.

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

Rick said

Too many line-up changes.

Pick something and stick with it, can't get a rhythm established otherwise.

They have played 7 players, we have played 11.

And DRAW UP SOME SET PLAYS.

We're too easy to defend against, and it is getting old!

Posted On: Jan 14th 2017, 9:29 PM #365710

Because of the constant substitutions, Cylla is the onLY Owl with more than one FG. Nobody else has been able to get any sort of rhythm. 

Low scoring affair so far. Neither team has a player in double digits, although Troutman and UTEP's Willms are just one away.

Halftime at the Haskins Center. #UTEP leads 26-23. #FAU storms back to pull within one possession, courtesy of a pair of threes via Troutman

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

Troutman should be on the floor as many minutes as he can perform, and taking 15 plus shots a game. Hands down the best shooter we have.

Troutman is really the only Owl having a good night tonight. Both Wilms and Troutman are leading the game in points with 9 a piece.

Cylla was playing fine earlier, but he's now shot 3-7 from the field, includding 0-4 from the arch. He is having a good day along the boards though, as he's tied Delph with 5, which is a game high.

FAU has committed 7 turnovers, compared to UTEP's 2.

Halftime #FAU individual stats and comparison stats vs. #UTEP:

Miners doubling FAU in points in paint, but Owls with rebound advantage. pic.twitter.com/V1iTluZ9e4

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

We're 4-of-18 from long range because the wrong players are shooting.

Why is Cylla second with 5 attempts (0-5)??

NOT his game.

Owls couldn't make a shot in over three minutes until Troutman makes his first attempt of the half.

Slow start to the second half. Owls were 0-5 from the field until Troutman hit his fourth 3-pointer of the night. #UTEP leads 32-28 at 15:51

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

Rick said

We're 4-of-18 from long range because the wrong players are shooting.

Why is Cylla second with 5 attempts (0-5)??

NOT his game.

Posted On: Jan 14th 2017, 10:07 PM #365716

I think he heard you.  

Easy shot, but he was LONG overdue

Owls are shooting better, but a pair of turnovers from Brown isn't helping the cause.

#UTEP regains the lead with an NBA distance three-pointer from Omega Harris. Owls down 37-36 with 11:44 left in the game.

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

Jack David Whidden III (2) said

Rick said

We're 4-of-18 from long range because the wrong players are shooting.

Why is Cylla second with 5 attempts (0-5)??

NOT his game.

Posted On: Jan 14th 2017, 10:07 PM #365716

I think he heard you.  

Easy shot, but he was LONG overdue

Posted On: Jan 14th 2017, 10:11 PM #365718

 

Better late than never!