ncaab Game Recap
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Florida Atlantic Owls Wrap - Florida Atlantic Wins 97-94
Cornelius Taylor went off for 26 points and added 3 rebounds leading Florida Atlantic over Middle Tennessee, 97-94, on Thursday at FAU Arena.
Florida Atlantic did not, however, defeat Middle Tennessee against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks.
Florida Atlantic got 19 points from Richardson Maitre and another 16 points from Jailyn Ingram. Richardson Maitre contributed 5 assists, while Jailyn Ingram cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee got 24 points from Donovan Sims in a losing cause and another 22 points from Jayce Johnson. Donovan Sims contributed 2 assists for them, while Jo'Vontae Millner had 10 rebounds.
Florida Atlantic was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Florida Atlantic as they grabbed 38 boards, while Middle Tennessee only had 37
Next game, Florida Atlantic takes its act home to face UAB looking for another win. For Middle Tennessee, they head on the road to face Florida International.