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10/22/2026 4:46:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's basketball's Throwback Thursday returns with edition No. 8, live now on all FAU men's basketball social media accounts (@FAUMBB).
This week's edition is the team's upset win on the road at Illinois in Head Coach Dusty May's first season at the helm in 2018-19. The 2026-27 Owls, the third squad under Head Coach John Jakus, open the upcoming season in 11 days, on Monday, Nov. 2, at home against LIU.
Click below to view the eighth Throwback Thursday in the series:
Throwback #2: Looking back at the Feb. 5, 2011 THRILLER over the Panthers, 73-72
Throwback #3: When we snapped #15 Oklahoma State's 80-game non-conference home winning streak on Dec. 1, 1998
Throwback #4: Who could forget Justin Massey's game-winner over Rice on Jan. 27, 2018?
Throwback #5: Simeon Lepichev with the putback layup at the BUZZER to beat the Knights in Orlando on Nov. 11, 2018
Throwback #6: Johnell Davis hits the game-winner on Jan. 28, 2024 to beat UNT
Throwback #7: Taking it back to our first March Madness appearance on March 14, 2002!
SEASON TICKETS
Purchase your 2026-27 season tickets here. New customers who want premium seating or other areas are encouraged to join the wait list or call 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things FAU men's basketball, follow the Owls on Instagram and X @FAUMBB.
#WIP
This week's edition is the team's upset win on the road at Illinois in Head Coach Dusty May's first season at the helm in 2018-19. The 2026-27 Owls, the third squad under Head Coach John Jakus, open the upcoming season in 11 days, on Monday, Nov. 2, at home against LIU.
Click below to view the eighth Throwback Thursday in the series:
Throwback #1: Nick Rutherford's OT game-winner vs. the Buckeyes capped off a memorable 79-77 victory on Dec. 6, 2016⏮️ Throwback Thursday 🔙 Anthony Adger COLD BLOODED in overtime to clinch the upset over Illinois in 2018 🔥 📰 https://t.co/QFWOZBdi3l #TBT | #WIP🏝️ https://t.co/I46yL0Pq3K
— Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball (@FAUMBB) October 22, 2026
Throwback #2: Looking back at the Feb. 5, 2011 THRILLER over the Panthers, 73-72
Throwback #3: When we snapped #15 Oklahoma State's 80-game non-conference home winning streak on Dec. 1, 1998
Throwback #4: Who could forget Justin Massey's game-winner over Rice on Jan. 27, 2018?
Throwback #5: Simeon Lepichev with the putback layup at the BUZZER to beat the Knights in Orlando on Nov. 11, 2018
Throwback #6: Johnell Davis hits the game-winner on Jan. 28, 2024 to beat UNT
Throwback #7: Taking it back to our first March Madness appearance on March 14, 2002!
SEASON TICKETS
Purchase your 2026-27 season tickets here. New customers who want premium seating or other areas are encouraged to join the wait list or call 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things FAU men's basketball, follow the Owls on Instagram and X @FAUMBB.
#WIP
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