Owls Set for Midweek Matchup at East Carolina Tuesday

Tuesday, February 17

Greenville, N.C.

6 p.m.

Florida Atlantic

East Carolina

2/16/2026 6:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic women's basketball team kicks off a two-game road stretch this week, beginning at East Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. ET inside Minges Coliseum on ESPN+.

MATCHUP INFO
Florida Atlantic (12-13, 5-7 American) at East Carolina (19-7, 11-2 American)
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Location: Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, N.C.

GAME COVERAGE
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: StatBroadcast

A LOOK AT THE OWLS

Florida Atlantic enters Tuesday's matchup at 12-13 overall and 6-7 in American play.
The Owls are riding a three-game winning streak, earning victories over UAB, Wichita State, and Tulsa.
As a team, the Owls rank in the top 5 in the American in a variety of categories, including leading the conference in bench points per game (24.6), in addition to ranking fourth in steals per game (9.1), 3-point attempts per game (21.2), and 3-pointers per game (6.6).
The Owls' offense is paced by Erin Rodgers, averaging a team-best 10.1 points per game, and followed by Vivian Onugha and Destyne Jackson, averaging 8.9 and 8.3 points per game.
Carstensen leads the Owls in 3-pointers made (53) and 3-point percentage (.411), which ranks second in the conference.
On the glass, the Owls are led by Haley Walker and Onugha. Walker and Onugha are tied for a team-leading 6.2 rebounds per game.
Moors is the Owls' assists and steals leader, dishing out 2.8 assists per game and collecting a team-best 1.8 steals per contest this season.
Madi Gewirtz leads the Owls in blocks, recording 1.0 blocks per game, ranking fifth 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 EAST CAROLINA

East Carolina enters Tuesday's matchup ranked second in the American at 19-7 overall and 11-2 in conference play.
The Pirates are currently riding a four-game winning streak after defeating Charlotte, South Florida, Tulane, and Temple.
The Pirates' offensive leader is Kennedy Fauntleroy, averaging 13.7 points per game. Taylor Barner, Anzhane Hutton, and Keanna Rembert round out the Pirates' double-figure scorers, tallying 11.2, 10.7, and 10.3 points per game, respectively.
Fauntleroy also leads the Pirates in assists, steals and blocks, recording 4.5 assists per game, 2.8 steals per game, and 0.7 blocks per contest this season.
Hutton leads the Pirates on the boards, collecting 6.5 rebounds per game.

SERIES HISTORY

East Carolina leads the all-time series 1-5 between the Owls and the Pirates. In Greenville, the series is tied 1-1 with the Owls securing a 64-48 win during the last meeting in Greenville, N.C., on January 4, 2025. However, East Carolina won the last meeting between the two teams, taking an 80-70 win on Feb. 26, 2025, in Boca Raton.

LAST TIME OUT: VS. TULSA

The Owls earned their third consecutive win on Saturday, defeating the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 61-55.
The win marked the Owls' first win over Tulsa since Feb. 8, 2014, and the Owls' first-ever win at home.
The Owls' three-game winning streak marks the longest winning streak in league play for the Owls since the 2020-21 season.
Another well-rounded offensive performance led Florida Atlantic to the win over Tulsa, as four finished in double-figures.
Jackson led the way for the Owls with a season-best 16 points, shooting 6-of-10 from the field, including a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, and going 1-of-2 at the line. She also added a game-leading five steals, three rebounds, and two assists in the win.
Moors, Rodgers, and Onugha rounded out the Owls' double-figure scorers, recording 12, 11, and 10 points, respectively.
Onugha finished close to another double-double with a team-leading eight rebounds.
Ineivi Plata dished out a team-best three assists, and Rodgers and Moors tied for a team-high two blocks apiece against the Golden Hurricane.
The Owls dominated Tulsa in transition, outscoring the Golden Hurricane 18-3 in points off turnovers and 17-2 in fast break points.
FAU also got more production off the bench as the Owls' reserves outscored Tulsa's 21-15.

UP NEXT

Following Tuesday's contest, the Owls will close out their two-game road stretch in Tampa, Florida, taking on the South Florida Bulls for a 7 p.m. tip on Saturday, Feb. 21, inside the Yuengling Center, and on ESPN+.

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Florida Atlantic's 2025-26 season is sponsored by Flagler Credit Union.