Despite the loss, Kimia Carter led with 19 points in her first start as an Owl.
FAU women’s basketball (4-6) began the Pre-Christmas Tournament Sunday afternoon with an 81-63 defeat to the University of Richmond (7-4) in the Burrow at Abessinio Court.
The Owls dominated to begin the first quarter as their first points came from redshirt sophomore guard Kimia Carter, who scored in the paint and was then fouled on the play. The Owls continued to quickly put up shots with the help of redshirt senior forward Sofia Galeron.