Florida Atlantic Owls Defeat Charleston Cougars 94-77
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Liberty Arena (VA)
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Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs Charleston Cougars?
Florida Atlantic Owls beat Charleston Cougars 94-77 at Liberty Arena (VA) on November 8, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at Liberty Arena, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Charleston Cougars with a final score of 94-77. This victory marks the Owls' continued success, improving their record to 3-0 for the season, while the Cougars fall to 1-3. The game showcased a strong performance from Florida Atlantic, who maintained a consistent scoring rhythm throughout the contest.
The Owls entered the game with a record of 2-0, having recently won against the Boston College Eagles, 83-78. Their recent form has been solid, with an overall record of 5-5 in their last ten games and an average of 73.0 points scored per game, while allowing 73.6 points. Their last five games reflect a record of 3-2, with an average of 76.8 points scored and 72.4 points allowed. In contrast, the Cougars had a record of 1-2 prior to this game, having lost to the Liberty Flames, 90-75, just a day earlier. Charleston's recent form shows a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 74.4 points scored and 71.4 points allowed. However, they are currently on a one-game losing streak.
At home, Charleston has performed well, boasting a perfect 4-0 record at Liberty Arena, while their away record stands at 2-4. The Owls have had mixed results on the road, with a 2-3 record in away games. The previous meeting between these two teams took place on November 16, 2024, where Charleston narrowly edged out Florida Atlantic with a score of 119-116, indicating a competitive rivalry.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup. The conditions at Liberty Arena were typical for early November, with no adverse weather conditions reported that could have affected the game.
The betting market reflected Florida Atlantic as the favorite, with a home win probability of 0.0 for Charleston, according to the odds provided by the market. This suggests that the Owls were expected to perform strongly in this contest.
As the game progressed, the Owls demonstrated their offensive prowess, highlighted by key plays in the second half. Notably, Liam Dayco-Green made a significant three-point jumper, assisted by Josiah Parker, which pushed the score to 90-70 in favor of Florida Atlantic. Yohann Sissoko contributed with a layup shortly after, further extending the lead. Chadlyn Traylor added to the scoring with free throws, and Vincent Neugebauer capped off the Owls' scoring run with a dunk, showcasing the team's depth and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Charleston attempted to close the gap with a three-point jumper from Traylor, but the Owls maintained control of the game, ultimately securing the victory with a comfortable margin. The final score of 94-77 reflects Florida Atlantic's effective strategy and execution on both ends of the court, as they look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
Leaders
- PointsJlynn Counter22Charleston Cougars
- AssistsChadlyn Traylor4Charleston Cougars
- ReboundsChristian Reeves8Charleston Cougars
- PointsKanaan Carlyle14Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsDevin Vanterpool5Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsDevin Williams7Florida Atlantic Owls
Recent form
Charleston Cougars
Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.4 scored · 71.4 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L75-90at Liberty FlamesNov 7
- W79-58vs Tusculum PioneersNov 4
- L67-68at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 11
- W79-78vs Monmouth HawksMar 10
- W87-65vs Campbell Fighting CamelsMar 1
- W94-84vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 28
- L55-64at Drexel DragonsFeb 22
- W73-62at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 21
- W69-59at North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 15
- L66-86at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 14
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 5-5Streak W173 scored · 73.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- W83-78vs Boston College EaglesNov 4
- L76-83at Tulane Green WaveMar 14
- W64-59vs Charlotte 49ersMar 13
- W81-53vs East Carolina PiratesMar 9
- L80-89at UAB BlazersMar 7
- W69-63at South Florida BullsMar 2
- L61-71vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 28
- L65-84at Memphis TigersFeb 23
- L68-75vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 21
- W83-81at Temple OwlsFeb 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida Atlantic Owls | Charleston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-68 | 24-60 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 11-30 | 8-21 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 38 |
| Free throws | 17-22 | 21-24 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 21 |
| Assists | 19 | 10 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 28 |
| Fouls | 23 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 25 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half61-44Martin Kalu made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-44Devin Williams made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half65-44Isaiah Elohim made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-46Jlynn Counter made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half65-47Jlynn Counter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-49Christian Reeves made Jumper. Assisted by Chadlyn Traylor.
- 2nd Half67-49Maxim Logue made Layup. Assisted by Devin Vanterpool.
- 2nd Half69-49Josiah Parker made Dunk. Assisted by Max Langenfeld.
- 2nd Half69-52Martin Kalu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chris Davis Jr..
- 2nd Half71-52Maxim Logue made Dunk. Assisted by Kanaan Carlyle.
- 2nd Half71-53Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-54Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-55Chol Machot made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-56Chol Machot made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-58Chris Davis Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half73-58Maxim Logue made Layup. Assisted by Niccolo Moretti.
- 2nd Half75-58Maxim Logue made Layup. Assisted by Max Langenfeld.
- 2nd Half75-59Martin Kalu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-60Martin Kalu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-60Xander Pintelon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Elohim.
- 2nd Half79-60Kanaan Carlyle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-60Kanaan Carlyle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-60Kanaan Carlyle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-60Xander Pintelon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-60Xander Pintelon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-60Yohann Sissoko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-60Yohann Sissoko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-63Chris Davis Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chadlyn Traylor.
- 2nd Half85-66Jaxon Prunty made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jlynn Counter.
- 2nd Half87-66Vincent Neugebauer made Layup. Assisted by Yohann Sissoko.
- 2nd Half87-68Chris Davis Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half87-70Jlynn Counter made Layup.
- 2nd Half90-70Liam Dayco-Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Parker.
- 2nd Half92-70Yohann Sissoko made Layup.
- 2nd Half92-71Chadlyn Traylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half92-72Chadlyn Traylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half94-72Vincent Neugebauer made Dunk. Assisted by Yohann Sissoko.
- 2nd Half94-73Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half94-74Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half94-77Chadlyn Traylor made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Charleston Cougars, below favours Florida Atlantic Owls.
Venue
- Liberty Arena (VA)Lynchburg, VA
- Attendance303
- OfficialsBlake Harris, K.B. Burdett Jr., Steve Divine
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