Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Florida Atlantic
2-4
Tennessee-Martin
6-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic | 38 | 43 | 81 |
| UT Martin | 31 | 51 | 82 |
Owls Nipped by UT-Martin 82-81
11/30/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
MARTIN, Tenn. - (November 29, 2016) - A three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left was the game winner in the Florida Atlantic University men's basketball team's 82-81 loss to UT-Martin on Tuesday night.
The Turning Point
An Adonis Filer three put the Owls (2-4) up six, 78-72, with 2:06 left in the game. UT-Martin went on a 7-0 run, capped off by a Matthew Butler three-point play, to take a 79-78 lead with 17 seconds left.
The Finish
Out of a timeout, Jailyn Ingram found Gerdarius Troutman for a triple that allowed FAU to regain the lead, 81-79, with just six seconds remaining. However, the Skyhawks (6-2) responded with a three-pointer of their own with just 1.2 seconds on the clock to retake the edge. FAU was unable to get a potential game-winning shot off and UT-Martin took the win.
Notables
- Jailyn Ingram scored a career high 21 points, his third double-digit scoring game in a row.
- Ronald Delph had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season.
- Nick Rutherford had a career high 17 points and tied his career high with nine assists.
- Adonis Filer came off the bench to register 10 points and added four assists.
- The Owls shot a season best 57.4 percent from the floor as a team.
Looking Ahead
The Owls return home to host Hofstra on Saturday, Dec. 3. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Live video and live stats will be available at fausports.com. The game also will be broadcast on ESPN 106.3 FM. Live updates will be available at the team's official Twitter account, @FAU_Hoops.
