NORFOLK, Va. – In the Conference USA home opener, the Old Dominion men's basketball team (6-3, 2-1 C-USA) took down Florida Atlantic (5-5, 0-1 C-USA) by a 71-67 score on Friday night at Chartway Arena.
After trailing by as many as nine in the first half, the Owls claimed a 43-42 advantage at the 18:50 mark of the second half. The Monarchs responded with an 18-8 run to take a 60-51 lead with 10:07 to play.
FAU continued to chip away, pulling within two, 69-67, with possession and a chance to tie or take the lead, but Malik Curry forced a turnover and then got fouled, sealing the deal with two made free throws with three seconds remaining in regulation.