After the University of Texas at San Antonio erased what was once an 11-point lead in favor of Florida Atlantic men’s basketball, neither of the two teams were able to put more than three points between them. The Roadrunners then closed the game by making their last four baskets to clinch a 68-63 win.
The Owls (5-10, 1-3 Conference USA) missed 12-of-20 foul shots in the game and were outscored by the Roadrunners (8-9, 3-1 Conference USA) 16-5 in points-off-turnovers.
Both teams shot 43 percent from the field and recorded 39 rebounds.
FAU used an 8-0 run to capture its largest lead of the game midway through the first half.