After Leading FAU to the Final Four Last Season, Can Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin Bring the Owls NCAA Glory This Time?

Florida Atlantic are off to a great start as they brushed aside East Carolina 79-64 in their American Athletic Conference opener. A dominant second-half performance inspired by Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin helped the Owls overcome a dull start they had in the opening half.

This performance helps Martin bring his campaign back on track after he was seen struggling in the tournament lately. The Florida Atlantic’s preseason American Athletic Conference co-player of the year joined Davis for game-high scoring honors.

Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin shine in the FAU’s AAC opener

Martin looked out of sorts in the initial moments of the game. He was rusty as he missed his first three shots. Following this, a superb long-range three got his groove on as he was beginning to look confident. 7 seconds later, he buried another three to give a glimpse of his previous season form when he led the Owls to the Final Four. Moreover, the dynamic No.15 landed 4 out of 8 long-range shots and ended his night with 20 points. In addition to this, he also had 5 rebounds, 4 assists along with three steals to his name.

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Johnell Davis also played his part magnificently. He was on his game right from the start as he opened the scoring for Florida Atlantic with a picture-perfect beyond-the-arc three. Further, Davis was able to convert 7 out his of 13 shots. Later, he combined with Martin to get the Owls on a 14-0 run in the closing moments of the game. He too bagged 20 points for the night and had 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

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The Dynamic duo has been the force behind the overall NCAA success of the Florida Atlantic Owls.

How are their seasons turning out to be?

Both Davis and Martin have been the backbone of this strong Florida Atlantic team. Davis is currently the leading scorer in the team securing 232 points with an average of 16.6 per game. Furthermore, he is their best shooter from the 3-point range with a 43.9% accuracy and a field goal percentage of 49.1. At the same time, Martin is also starting to pick catch up after missing a lot of time off-season due to his foot injury. He currently ranks third with a scoring average of 13 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. The junior guard has a field goal percentage of 38.6 to go with an impressive 75.7 free throw accuracy.

There is no denying that both these athletes have been instrumental in placing Florida Atlantic at the top of the American Athletic Conference. After a successful run last season, fans will be hoping they can lead their squad a little closer this time. We will have to wait and see if they can carry their form in their upcoming encounters.

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