FAU Owls Set to Face Oklahoma State Cowboys in 2024 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic

The Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Owls are gearing up to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2024 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2:30 p.m. ET at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina, and will be broadcast on ESPNU.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys, led by Head Coach Steve Lutz, enter the game with a perfect 3-0 record, having played all their previous games at home. Key players for the Cowboys include Abou Ousmane, who averages 17 points per game, and Brandon Newman, who has been instrumental in their recent victories. In their last game, Oklahoma State defeated Southern Illinois 85-78, with Ousmane contributing 18 points, three steals, and two blocks.

The FAU Owls, under the direction of first-year Head Coach John Jakus, hold a 3-2 record. They recently secured a narrow overtime victory against Liberty with a score of 77-74. Matas Vokietaitis led the Owls with 17 points and six rebounds in that game. FAU is notable for their high-scoring offense, averaging 96.6 points per game and leading the nation in three-point shooting with a 43.6% conversion rate.

The game is expected to be highly competitive, with both teams excelling in rebounding. Oklahoma State averages 37.7 rebounds per game, while FAU averages 40 rebounds per game. The oddsmakers have set the over/under at 162.5 points, indicating a potentially high-scoring matchup. Oklahoma State is a slight 1-point favorite, although bettors have moved slightly against them since the initial 2.5-point favorite designation.

The winner of this matchup will face the winner of the Miami vs. Drake game the following day, with the championship game scheduled for Sunday, November 24. This tournament features a strong field, including teams like Miami, Drake, Seton Hall, VCU, Vanderbilt, and Nevada.