FINAL BOX SCORE:

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Winchester's introduction is the only change on the starting five from Saturday's win over North Dakota.

GAME THREE: #FAU vs @TroyTrojansMBB.

Starting FIVE for @FAUMBB 🌴🏀🌴
G @bgreenlee21
G @m_ke1135
G Everett Winchester
G @martin_alijah
F Vlad Goldin#GoOwls 🦉 pic.twitter.com/U7tQGBJoM9

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 22, 2021

Took five minutes for Troy to drain their first FG, but Trojans still used a 7-0 run to take the lead.

12:53 1H: #FAU 10 #Troy 13

Vlady making look easy out here as the Owls battle with a former conference rival. 😳😳 pic.twitter.com/2oTJotOb0n

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 23, 2021

Owls regain the lead with back-to-back THREES!

5:58 1H: #FAU 25. #Troy 20

There goes @__bloading__ with back-to-back threes in less than a minute! The FAU run has forced the Trojans into a timeout to regroup. pic.twitter.com/2mHAGq4Bno

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 23, 2021

Owls lead at the break thanks to Alijah Martin's game-high nine points.

HALFTIME: #FAU 35 #Troy 32

Owls with the advantage at the break as @martin_alijah owns a game-high 9 points. 👌

FAU 44% FG, 29% 3PT, 60% FT
Troy 37% FG, 56% 3PT, 50% FT

Full Box ⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/PotnFjna79

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 23, 2021

Vlad Golden is NUTS!

13:51 2H: #FAU 46 #Troy 41

VLADY SLAMS IT HOME WITH NO REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE BELOW! 😲 pic.twitter.com/qOKpFb36rY

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 23, 2021

Owls trying to counter a MASSIVE Trojan run as the visitors take the lead.

7:17 2H: #FAU 56 #Troy 60

Boy.. the Owls needed that one! This three from @bgreenlee21 stops a 19-5 Trojan run! pic.twitter.com/AWGSvdv8qj

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 23, 2021

THERE HE GOES! Martin had been playing on another level this year, tonight included!

1:15 2H: #FAU 71 #Troy 68

BOOM! @martin_alijah with the CLUTCH and-one to give the Owls their first lead since the 11 minute mark of the second half!

FINISH THEM! 👊👊 pic.twitter.com/QtM6QSd8aM

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 23, 2021

Wow… Winchester tied it with his first free throw, but missed the second as we now head to an extra session.

End of Regulation: #FAU 73 #TROY 73

FREE BASKETBALL! The Owls should've sealed it, but a missed FT gave the Trojans a chance for a buzzer beater. Vlad Golden wasn't having any of that! pic.twitter.com/dj4UrRWVJ8

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 23, 2021

Owls were the better team for the majority of the contest, but certainly not in the final two minutes of play.

FINAL: Troy 83  FAU 78 (OT)

The Trojans win the Paradise Classic as costly turnovers, poor 3PT shooting, and FT shooting ruin the night for the Owls.

FAU (3-3) failed to score in the final 2:02 of the OT period as Troy's 6-0 run in the final 1:30 clinched the tournament for the visitors.

NEXT: vs. JMU, Sun 2PM



UPDATED SCHEDULE: 2021-22 FAU Men's Basketball Schedule - FAU Owl's Nest