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Recap - Florida Atlantic Defeats Middle Tennessee 85-67

Middle Tennessee was burned for 25 points by Johnell Davis on Thursday as Florida Atlantic picked up a 85-67 win at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

Bettors who backed Florida Atlantic were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks.

Nick Boyd had 13 points for Florida Atlantic and Alijah Martin chipped in with 13 points. Nick Boyd had 3 assists for them, while Vladislav Goldin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Middle Tennessee got a 17-point performance from Eli Lawrence, who was supported by 13 points from Camryn Weston. Camryn Weston had 3 assists in a losing cause for Middle Tennessee, while Jared Coleman-Jones grabbed 10 rebounds.

Florida Atlantic led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Florida Atlantic had a 34-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Florida Atlantic takes its act home to face Western Kentucky looking for another win. For Middle Tennessee, they head on the road to face Florida International.