Florida Atlantic Takes on No. 9 TCU in Top 10 Matchup
The florida Atlantic Owls are set to face a top 10 opponent on Wednesday night as they travel to the Lone Star State to take on the No. 9-ranked TCU Horned Frogs. Tip-off from Schollmaier Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Owls enter the matchup at 5-3 overall after winning two of their last three games. Florida Atlantic boasts a stalwart defense
, leading the American Athletic Conference in field goal percentage defense (.352) and 3-point percentage defense (.246).
Offensively, the Owls are led by Mya Perry who averages a team-leading 12.9 points per game, followed by Erin Rodgers (11.8 points per game) and Jada Moore (10.5 points per game). Stefanie Ingram leads the Owls in assists with a team-high 4.0 assists per contest. On the boards, Alana Rodgers leads the way with 5.9 rebounds per game.
TCU enters the contest undefeated at 8-0 and are fresh off a victory over No. 3-ranked Notre Dame. The victory marked TCU’s highest-ever national ranking in program history, and the Horned Frogs have yet to lose
TCU is led by the duo of Sedona Prince and Hailey Van Lith, who average 20.1 and 19.9 points per game, respectively. Madison Conner also contributes with 13.9 points per game.
Wednesday’s matchup marks the first meeting between the Owls and Horned Frogs.
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Following Wednesday’s contest, the Owls return to Paradise for their non-conference
Considering TCU’s undefeated streak and high ranking, what specific strategies might FAU need to employ to disrupt TCU’s game plan?
**Interviewer:** “Joining me today is [Guest Name], who specializes in college basketball analysis. [Guest Name], Florida Atlantic is taking on a huge challenge tonight, facing the undefeated and No. 9 ranked TCU. Do you think the Owls have a shot at pulling off the upset?
**Guest:** [Guest Response]
**Interviewer:** That’s a very interesting point. FAU certainly has a strong defense, which could potentially disrupt TCU’s offense. But TCU has looked unstoppable recently.
[Guest Name], what do you think FAU needs to do to overcome this seemingly insurmountable challenge?”