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Men’s Basketball: Owls rout Western Kentucky in C-USA Tourney quarterfinal

FAU completed the three-game season sweep, taking down the Hilltoppers 75-51 in their matchup of the C-USA Championship Tournament.

University Press stock photo of sophomore guard Nicholas Boyd.

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The Conference USA Championship Tournament play began this afternoon in Frisco, Texas, for the FAU Owls who took down the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers 75-51. After securing the regular season title and the #1 seed, the 24-point win marks the Owls’ third win this season over the Hilltoppers to start their postseason.

“I thought our guys came out with great spirit and great energy,” said head coach Dusty May.