Who's Playing

Charlotte @ Florida Atlantic

Current Records: Charlotte 7-5; Florida Atlantic 7-6

What to Know

The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Charlotte 49ers are even-steven against one another since January of 2016 (4-4), but not for long. The Owls and Charlotte will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at FAU Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Florida Atlantic winning the first 66-53 at home on the road and Charlotte taking the second 74-71.

It looks like Florida Atlantic must have gotten on Santa's naughty list since the team didn't end up with the victory they were expected to receive last week. It was close but no cigar for Florida Atlantic as they fell 55-52 to the High Point Panthers.

Meanwhile, the Western Carolina Catamounts typically have all the answers at home, but last Wednesday the 49ers proved too difficult a challenge. The stars were brightly shining for Charlotte in a 98-82 win over the Catamounts.

The Owls are now 7-6 while Charlotte sits at 7-5. A couple defensive stats to keep an eye on: Florida Atlantic has allowed their opponents to shoot 45% from the floor on average, which is the 52nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The 49ers have had an even harder time: they have allowed their opponents to shoot 47.30% from the floor on average, which is the sixth highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: FAU Arena -- Boca Raton, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Series History

Florida Atlantic and Charlotte both have four wins in their last eight games.

  • Jan 23, 2021 - Charlotte 74 vs. Florida Atlantic 71
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Florida Atlantic 66 vs. Charlotte 53
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Charlotte 70 vs. Florida Atlantic 68
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Charlotte 65 vs. Florida Atlantic 60
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Charlotte 85 vs. Florida Atlantic 78
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Florida Atlantic 75 vs. Charlotte 64
  • Feb 02, 2017 - Florida Atlantic 77 vs. Charlotte 75
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Florida Atlantic 82 vs. Charlotte 77