San Antonio, TX — The College of Texas at San Antonio hosted Florida Atlantic College Sunday afternoon in a convention showdown. FAU received its previous 4 video games since their unlucky upset loss in opposition to Charlotte and look to proceed their win streak to safe the #1 spot within the AAC. For UTSA, that they had misplaced 4 straight video games and desperately seeking to not make it 5 in a row. Being thought-about a significant underdog within the sport. UTSA performed like that they had nothing to lose.
UTSA opened the sport with eight 3-pointers within the first 10 minutes to blow open the result in 36-20. FAU would battle again due to key buckets by star participant Johnell Davis, however UTSA had a star of their very own to commerce buckets in Jordan Ivey-Curry. It appeared that each time Johnell Davis hit a giant shot, Ivey-Curry would hit one himself to maintain the lead. By halftime, the sport was 53-49 UTSA.
Within the second half, it was extra of the identical. UTSA had been within the driver’s seat of this sport. Regardless of what number of huge photographs each of FAU’s stars Alijah Martin and Davis hit, Ivey-Curry, Christian Tucker, and the remainder of UTSA would reply to preserve the lead. Nevertheless, within the ultimate minute of the sport. Davis tried a 3-pointer and missed it. Nevertheless, he was fouled on the shot and hit three clutch free throws to tie the sport 91-91 which despatched the sport into time beyond regulation. In time beyond regulation, Martin scored 9 factors to safe the win 112-103.
Johnell Davis performed an exceptional sport in opposition to UTSA. Davis completed the day with 34 factors, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and just one turnover. Not solely that, however he was extraordinarily environment friendly on the day ending capturing 11-of- 19 (57%) from the sector, 3-of-6 from the 3-point line and an ideal 9-of-9 on free throws. To easily put, Davis placed on a present. His potential to create his personal photographs in addition to hit huge time photographs was key for FAU. Davis had the chance to enter the 2023 draft however opted to return again to FAU to cause them to one other profitable season and higher his draft inventory. It appears as if he made the appropriate determination.
Alijah Martin, FAU’s different star, completed the day with 26 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, two steals and one block. Martin has been inefficient from the sector up to now this season however was essential for FAU at the moment. Particularly in time beyond regulation the place he hit two 3-pointers in addition to hit an and-1 layup. Martin additionally performed essential perimeter protection to assist restrict the alternatives of UTSA guards. Martin had a comeback sport and his management might be crucial for staff success shifting ahead.
For UTSA, Jordan Ivey-Curry performed like his life was depending on it. Ivey-Curry completed with a season greatest 38 factors, seven rebounds, and three assists. He completed from everywhere in the court docket whether or not it was ending across the basket, hitting powerful drives when attacking closeouts, or hitting key threes. He couldn’t be stopped. He shot 10-of-20 from the sector, 4-of-8 from the 3-point line and 14-of-17 on his free throw makes an attempt. Although UTSA obtained the loss, Ivey-Curry deserves to carry his head up excessive after his masterful efficiency.
Transferring ahead, UTSA will look to construct on the positives of this sport and take that power to face Tulane on January twenty fourth. In the meantime FAU improved their win streak to 5 and look to hold that momentum as they proceed their Texas journey going through Rice, additionally on January 24th.
This text was written by Matthew Lawyer, a correspondent and scout for NetScouts Basketball. You possibly can observe us on Fb, or on twitter.
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