Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Florida Atlantic
2-5
Hofstra
6-3
Men's Basketball Bested by Hofstra 88-80
12/3/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. - (December 3, 2016) - A late 12-3 rally proved crucial in the Florida Atlantic men's basketball team's 88-80 loss to Hofstra on Saturday night. It was the first home loss of the year for the Owls.
The Turning Point
Jailyn Ingram converted a three-point play to give FAU (2-5) a 73-69 lead with 5:32 remaining in the game. The Pride went on their run over the next 4:10 to take the victory.
Notables
- Jailyn Ingram led the Owls with 19 points, his fourth double-digit scoring game in a row, and added seven rebounds.
- Ronald Delph had 10 points and a team-high eight rebounds.
- Jeantal Cylla added 11 points.
- Adonis Filer (14) and Gerdarius Troutman (12) came off the bench to give FAU five players in double figures. The duo also added seven assists with no turnovers.
- The Owls were outrebounded 49-30 as a team, including 20-7 on the offensive end.
Quotable
FAU Head Coach Michael Curry
"We have to bring a physicality to the game, and we didn't do that. The only two things we talked about before the game were toughness and attitude and we didn't have that."
Looking Ahead
The Owls travel to Ohio State on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Eastern. Links to live stats will be available at fausports.com, and the game will air on ESPN3.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.
