Local Owl said

Always good to beat fiu in whatever  sport. This feels like FAUs  biggest win so far this year.

Posted On: Jan 15th 2021, 5:40 AM #400003

I think so. It was a complete performance for the first time all season. Inside shooting, outside shooting, defense, rebounding, free throws, etc… The only thing that wasn't top notch was perimeter defense, but thats' just because FIU is such a strong three-point shooting team. Think of them like you would Marshall a couple years ago when Jon Elmore was draining 25+ nighty for Dan D'Antoni.

Congrats on the hard fought victory Owls! Now don't let up, do it again!

Owls Finally Return to The Burrow to Face Rival FIU


What: Florida International (8-5, 2-3) vs. Florida Atlantic (6-6, 1-2)

When: Saturday, January 16, @ 4 PM Eastern

Where: Abessinio Court at FAU Arena

Series: The Owls improved their record over FIU to 16-18 after their 81-79 win on Thursday.

FIU Team Site: Here


TV: None

Stream: CUSA.tv *Subscription Required

Radio: FoxSports 640

Live Stats: Here

FIU star player Antonio Daye, was disappointed in his effort on Thursday. Hopefully he won't repeat his 20 points in the second half performance from last year's trip to Boca.

I let Panther nation and my team down tonight! I will better from now on out i promise...

— Antonio Daye (@antoniodayejr) January 15, 2021

The Owls will be rocking their popular Paradise Vice jerseys for their home game against FIU. Man this will surely trigger the kitties!  

🗣️ #ParadiseVice is baaaaack!

Perfect for @FAUMBB RIVALRY GAMEDAY! The Owls host #FIU tonight to complete the home & home series.

A win tonight will lock up #FAU's first 🏀🧹 over the Panthers since 2017. Opening tip is set for 4pm. #GoOwls! #BeatFIU 👌pic.twitter.com/2yvjHQ9P4O

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 16, 2021

If it's not broke, don't fix it!

No changes in the lineup for @CoachDustyMay's Owls.#FAU's Starting 5⃣ 🆚 #FIU, Game ✌️ ⬇️

G - BJ Greenlee

G - Michael Forrest

G - Kenan Blackshear

F - Jailyn Ingram

F - Karlis Silins#GoOwls #BeatFIU 👌 pic.twitter.com/UPNQFZ3uve

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 16, 2021

back-to-back strong starts for the Owls against their rivals! Owls will need to add to this run to pad some insurance for once FIU regains their form.

Another strong start for the Owls! #FAU is amidst a 18-0 run spanning over the last four minutes!

And it was @bgreenlee21 who got it all started with this coast to coast run and layup, while getting fouled!

FAU leads #FIU 23-8 | 11:56 1H pic.twitter.com/jz78jeLLDX

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 16, 2021

Kenan with the pass, JI with the SLAM.

We are dominating FIU!

.@kbuckets11 ➡️ @2easyJ_ 💪😤

JI slams it home as the Owls are DOMINATING #FIU... again. 👀#FAU leads FIU 36-12 | 7:42 1H pic.twitter.com/ouNUCtd82N

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 16, 2021

Where's this team been? 

HALFTIME. Owls are having their way with FIU, 56-23.

HALFTIME | #FAU leads #FIU 56-23

That's not a typo...

In their first home game of the season vs. a Division I opponent, the Owls are making FIU look like an NAIA team. It's complete domination!

Peep Darden Kapiti peels off the pick perfectly and throws it down! pic.twitter.com/act2ptvlc9

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) January 16, 2021