Troutman hits winning points, FAU rallies past UTSA 73-69
SAN ANTONIO -- Gerdarius Troutman scored on a 3-pointer and then added two free throws -- all in the last nine seconds -- as Florida Atlantic rallied past Texas San Antonio 73-69 on Saturday.
Jhivvan Jackson scored back-to-back 3-pointers to put UTSA out front 69-68 with 1:21 remaining and stole the ball but missed a layup with 24 seconds left. FAU controlled the rebound and Troutman hit the go-ahead 3 with nine seconds left to play and added the free throws that iced the win with three seconds remaining.
Troutman led the Owls (8-9, 2/3 Conference USA) with 19 points and scored four of his five 3-pointers in the second half. Ronald Delph scored nine points in a row to give FAU a 68-66 lead with 1:33 remaining, and finished with 15 points. Justin Massey scored 14 and Jailyn Ingram 13.
Jackson led the Roadrunners (9-10, 2-4) with 28 points and George Willborn added 11.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Duke Edsall
- Chris Merlo
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
| UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
| SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
| North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
| East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
| Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
| UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
| Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
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