BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Owls are back in Paradise this weekend, hosting the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in their annual Play4Kay game on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena and on ESPN+.
MATCHUP INFO
Florida Atlantic (11-13, 5-7 American) vs. Tulsa (16-8, 8-4 American)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Location: Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Fla.
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A LOOK AT THE OWLS
- Florida Atlantic enters Tuesday's matchup at 11-13 on the season and 5-7 in American play. The Owls currently rank eighth in the league and will look to win their third straight on Saturday, after defeating UAB, 68-63, and Wichita State in overtime, 79-77.
- As a team, the Owls rank in the top 5 in the American in a few categories, including leading the conference in bench points per game (24.8), in addition to ranking fourth in steals per game (8.8) and 3-point attempts per game (21.4), and fifth in 3-pointers per game (6.7).
- The Owls' offense is paced by Erin Rodgers, averaging a team-best 10.1 points per game, and followed by Vivian Onugha, Grace Carstensen, and Jess Moors, averaging 8.9, 8.2, and 8.0 points per game, respectively. Carstensen leads the Owls in 3-pointers made (52) and 3-point percentage (.416), which ranks third in the conference.
- On the glass, the Owls are led by Haley Walker and Onugha. Walker has pulled down a team-leading 6.4 rebounds per game, while Onugha follows just behind, averaging 6.1 boards per game.
- Moors leads the team in assists and steals, dishing out 2.8 assists per game and collecting a team-best 1.8 steals per contest this season.
- Madi Gewirtz is the Owls' blocks leader, recording 1.1 blocks per game, ranking fourth in the conference.
BOWE IS COMPETING IN HER FOURTH WINTER OLYMPICS
- Former Owl, Brittany Bowe (2006-10), is currently competing in her fourth Winter Olympic Games.
- Bowe is competing in the 1,000m, 1,500m, and Women's Team Pursuit speed skating events.
- She is one of just two former athletes from an American Conference school competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, and one of just three non-Ice Hockey players making their fourth or more Olympic Games appearance.
SCOUTING TULSA
- Tulsa enters Saturday's contest at 16-8 overall and 8-4 in American play. The Golden Hurricane is currently on a two-game skid, falling against UTSA and at South Florida.
- The Golden Hurricane is led offensively by Madi Cartwright and Hannah Riddick. Cartwright is averaging a team-best 15.7 points per game, while Riddick ranks second on the team, recording 15 points per contest this season.
- Riddick leads Tulsa on the glass, pulling down a team-best 6.8 rebounds per game, in addition to leading the team in blocks, averaging 0.9 blocks per game.
- Dora Toman is the Golden Hurricane's assists and steals leader, dishing out 2.9 assists per game and collecting 1.9 steals per contest this season.
SERIES HISTORY
- Tulsa holds a 4-1 advantage in the all-time series between the Owls and the Golden Hurricane. The Owls will look to snap a four-game skid against Tulsa and secure their first home win against the Golden Hurricane, 0-2. In the last meeting between the two squads, Tulsa won 77-58 on Jan. 27, 2026, in Tulsa.
LAST TIME OUT: AT WICHITA STATE
- Owls earned a 79-77 overtime victory on the road against Wichita State on Tuesday, completing the Owls' season sweep of the Shockers.
- Rodgers recorded 20 or more points and led the Owls in scoring for the third straight game, marking the first time since the 2023-24 season that an Owl has recorded three straight 20-point performances.
- The Owls came into the game leading the American in bench points at 24.7 a game and scored 26 today.
- Moors led FAU in rebounds with nine, tying a season high.
- Carstensen finished with three triples on the day.
- Both Carstensen and Moors led the Owls with 39 minutes played
- FAU held the advantage in 3-point makes, hitting five threes compared to Wichita State's three.
UP NEXT
- Following Saturday's contest, the Owls will head back on the road, travelling to Greenville, N.C., to face off against the East Carolina Pirates. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Minges Coliseum and on ESPN+.
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