Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Friday, October 20
Boca Raton, Fla.
7 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
vs
FIU
Owls Host FIU as Postseason Push Heats Up
10/19/2023 3:10:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer (3-6-3, 2-4 AAC) hosts No. 14 FIU (8-2-3, 4-0-1 AAC) on Friday night at the FAU Soccer Stadium. The Owls currently hold the AAC's sixth and final postseason tournament spot with two conference matches left in the regular season.
About the Owls
- The Owls are essentially in a battle for the sixth and final playoff spot with Temple and USF (both of whom have a game at-hand on the Owls).
- If the Owls can get three points against either FIU or USF they would move to 9 points. USF would likely need to win-out at that point. Temple's remaining schedule is a gauntlet: at Memphis (currently 4th place), vs. Tulsa (5th place), and at SMU (2nd place).
- Rotem Fadida leads the American in saves and saves per game. He's played every minute of every game this season.
About the Panthers
- FIU is trying to chase down Charlotte at the top of the AAC standings. The Panthers are two points back but have a game in-hand on the 49ers.
- Junior Eduardo Mustre has 18 points (eight goals, two assists). He's second in the AAC in shots (37).
- FIU is unbeaten in its last seven dating back to a 2-0 loss to No. 5 Akron on September 11.
- Their only blemish in conference play was a 2-2 draw against then-No. 3 SMU on October 8.
- FIU is the reigning AAC regular season champions.
Series History
- When FAU and FIU met last season in the regular season finale, the Owls needed one point to secure a place in the AAC tournament. FIU needed a win to secure the AAC regular season title.
- The Panthers broke a scoreless tie in the 87th minute to steal a 1-0 victory.
What's Next
- The Owls will celebrate senior night on Tuesday with a non-conference matchup against FGCU. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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