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Men’s Basketball: FAU unable to overcome slow start in loss to Middle Tennessee

The Owls trailed by as much as 31 points during the game.

Nick Rutherford looks for a teammate to pass to while being defended by UAB’s Tosin Mehinti during his team’s loss 80-78 loss to UAB on Jan. 19. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

Florida Atlantic Men’s Basketball could not overcome a tough first half shooting and defensive display, leading to a 86-57 loss to Middle Tennessee State Saturday night in Boca Raton.

FAU (5-13, 1-6 Conference USA) shot 23 percent from the field, knocking down just one 3-pointer on nine attempts.