Guard Yohann Sissoko nailed a game-saving three-pointer to seal the Owls' first win of the season against Boston College on Monday night.
Florida Atlantic men's basketball kicked off its first official home game of the 2025-26 season in front of a sold-out Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
"I don't know that this [game] was pretty, maybe that's just part of it, but what our guys did show is some real fight and resolve," said head coach John Jakus.
The team was excited to bring winning back to paradise after an electric 42-point win against Florida Tech on Thursday, along with a 24-point performance from guard Devin Vanterpool.
Author's summary: FAU wins first game of the season in overtime.