In a surprising turn of events, No. 7 FAU was defeated by FGCU with a score of 72-68. Despite having multiple opportunities to secure a win, FAU struggled with their 3-point attempts, making only 4 out of 20, and missing four consecutive shots in the final 20 seconds of the game. In another game, No. 17 FAU managed to tie the score at 68 in the final minute against Charlotte, who had a 6-7 record, after being down by 15 at halftime. However, Charlotte clinched a dramatic victory over FAU with a final score of 70-68, thanks to two free throws by Lu'cye Patterson with only 1.7 seconds left on the clock, after he had already hit two HUGE shots earlier. This win marked Charlotte's first victory in the American and their first ranked win since 2013.
Charlotte scores late, holds off No. 17 FAU's rally https://t.co/Q68lTBcZvh https://t.co/QZQNbXsBaT
UNC CHARLOTTE UPSETS NO. 17 FAU 😯 Charlotte gets their first ranked win since 2013 👏 https://t.co/ZIWgt8S650
CHARLOTTE KNOCKS OFF NO. 17 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 😳 The 49ers pick up their first ever win in the American in dramatic fashion 😮💨 https://t.co/ssLS6eXsvV
Charlotte UPSETS No. 17 FAU! ⛏️ https://t.co/YctkrnkpRh
FINAL: Charlotte 70, No. 17 Florida Atlantic 68 FAU erased a 17-point second-half deficit to take a late lead -- but two free throws by Lu'cye Patterson with 1.7 seconds left give Charlotte the win. Patterson hit two HUGE shots before the free throws, too.
And ..... No. 17 FAU loses at Charlotte.
FAU 68, Charlotte 68. 14.3 seconds to play. Charlotte (6-7) led No. 17 FAU by 15 at halftime as FAU continues to wrestle with the underdogs on its schedule. Big finish ahead.
FAU was down 15 at half but score is now tied at Charlotte heading into final minute.
No. 7 FAU loses to FGCU, 72-68. Owls had plenty of opportunities, but were ice cold from 3 (4-20) and missed 4 straight in final 20 seconds. Kinda baffling how much they insisted on shooting 3s.