BOCA RATON – After FAU started with an 8-0 lead over Bryant, we saw a total of eight lead changes throughout the first half.
FAU would go into halftime with a 29-26 lead over Bryant. It was made possible by Alijah Martin’s three-pointer from the top of the key with 52.6 seconds left in the second quarter.
For the second half, it was an entirely different story.
Bryant flipped the script on FAU, as it would eventually take a double-digit lead and find a way to hold on in the final seconds for its 61-52 road win.
In short, it was – to be blunt – an off night for the nation’s tenth-ranked team.
Hear Bryant’s press conference for reaction from head coach Phil Martelli Jr. and guard Sherif Gross-Bullock.
Post-game presser: @BryantHoops @pmjr10 / @YsnReef reflect on tonight’s 61-52 upset win over No. 10 @FAUMBB and much more. pic.twitter.com/SjihNrBs1v
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) November 19, 2023
Hear FAU’s press conference with reactions from head coach Dusty May and forward Giancarlo Rosado.
Post-game presser: @FAUMBB @CoachDustyMay / @giancarlo_345 reflect on tonight’s 61-52 upset loss to @BryantHoops and how they will bounce back from it. pic.twitter.com/KTtNKbVCxq
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) November 19, 2023
NEXT GAME FOR FAU (2-1): Away at Butler on Thursday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m.
PHOTO CREDITS: Alison Vilela
