A Conference USA showdown highlights the Thursday night college basketball slate as the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls take their 20-game winning streak to Bartow Arena to face the UAB Blazers. While the Owls have been one of the best mid-major stories this season, the Blazers' battle with injuries and inconsistency has left them with an underwhelming 6-5 conference record.
They are heading into their fourth week without leading scorer Jordan"Jelly" Walker, who remains day-to-day with a foot injury that occurred Jan. 11 against Western Kentucky. If Walker can return tonight, he will provide an immediate offensive boost. The Blazers' star averages 23.8 points per game and dropped 21 on FAU when the teams last met Jan. 5.
FAU has earned every bit of the respect it is seeing right now. It is a balanced team that ranks inside KenPom's Top 50 for adjusted efficiency on both ends of the floor. Vlad Goldin scores close to 10 points a game and offers excellent rim protection down low, while the Owls' four guards can push the pace, fueling an offense that averages 77.5 points.
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