The Owls can soar up the conference standings with a pair of wins.
FAU basketball has exceeded expectations early on but a two-game road stand against Marshall and Western Kentucky will be one of the biggest challenges they face all season.
The Owls, who have an 11-6 record on the year, have not backed down despite losing key contributors Jailyn Ingram (knee) and Jaylen Sebree (shoulder) to season-ending injuries.