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Women’s Basketball to Host Home Opener Against Siena
11/18/2019 12:40:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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| Game Details | Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 | 7 p.m. | Boca Raton, Fla. | Abessinio Court at FAU Arena | |
| Game Coverage | CUSA.TV | Live Stats Twitter: @FAU_WBB Instagram: @FAU_WBB |
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BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University women's basketball team (1-2) will hold its home opener on Tuesday night after playing their first three games on the road. The Owls will host Siena (1-3) with tipoff set for 7 p.m.
About the Owls
Tuesday's game represents the Owls' home opener. The Owls are 8-2 in their last 10 home openers. FAU looks to bounce back after a tough loss at Richmond, which closed out the Owls' three-game roadstand to open up the season. Jim Jabir is in his third season as the Owls' head coach and will receive a visit from Siena, where he held his second head coaching gig from 1987 to 1990. Jabir led the Saints to the MAAC Semifinals in 1990.
Through the first three games, Crystal Primm is the leading scorer with 15.7 points per game, which is ranked ninth in Conference USA. Her 8.7 rebounds per game also leads the team and is the 10th most in the league. Lotta Vehka-Aho is the team's leader in assists (15) and steals (2.3), which puts her at second and ninth, respectively in C-USA. Amber Gaston has totaled a 3+ block game this season and ranks eighth in the conference with 1.3 blocks per game.
Last Time Out
FAU fell just short of potentially pulling off their second consecutive buzzer-beater victory, as they were defeated by Richmond, 57-55 on Saturday night. The Owls got off to a slow start in the game, trailing by as many as 20 points. FAU would find their way back into the game after a strong second half, where they outscored Richmond 36-21. With 10 seconds left on the clock and the Owls down by three points, Abby Voss hit a clutch 3-pointer to tie the game. Richmond was able to pull ahead for good after a layup and the Owls were unable to find an answer in six seconds.
Primm delivered game highs in points (19) and rebounds (10), while also capturing her second double-double in just three games. Her 19 points set a new career high and 10 rebounds matched a career-high she reached at Iowa. Tanyia Gordon also tallied a great stat line, reaching double digits for the first time in her young career with 11 points and six rebounds, while Juliette Gauthier followed with 10 points and six boards. Lotta Vehka-Aho continued to be a huge contributor on the court, racking up a career-high seven points and three steals.
Scouting Siena
Siena captured its first win of the season on Saturday afternoon against Sacred Heart in a 68-57 home victory. In the game, Sabrina Piper led both sides with 24 points, as well as totaled six assists and three steals. Ashley Williams followed with 11 points and Marliena Gerostergiou led both sides with nine boards. After four games, Piper is the Saints' leading scorer with 19 per game and also leads in assists with 15. Siena's top rebounder is Julia Hauer, who averages 7.3 per game, while Gerostergiou leads in steals with seven.
History Against the Saints
FAU and Siena squared off for the first time ever last season on the Saints' home court, as the Owls left Albany, New York with a 70-66 road win. Juliette Gauthier was the game's leading scorer in the contest, racking up 18 points, four boards and two steals. Abby Voss crashed the boards to lead both sides with 11 rebounds. The Owls would go on to shoot 47.6 percent from beyond the arc, as four of FAU's 10 3-pointers were made by Gauthier.
Game Notes
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Upcoming
FAU will finish out its homestand on Thursday, as the Owls receive a visit from Little Rock with tipoff set for 7 p.m. For tickets, call 1-800-FAU-OWLS or visit FAUSports.com.
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