Florida Atlantic men’s basketball is now one win away from locking down a Conference USA tournament spot after defeating Southern Miss 94-82 Saturday night in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Behind a career-night from junior Gerdarius Troutman, the Owls (9-16, 5-9) can now potentially clinch a tournament spot when they host the University of Texas at El Paso.
Troutman led all-scorers with 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field, having seven of his field goals come from three-point territory. The Owls shot a season-high 61 percent from the field, including 12-for-22 from three-point land.
FAU’s bench was also key in the win, scoring or assisting on 54 of the Owls total points.