Owls stopped in flight versus Siena at Times Union Center, Albany, NY
Although the Owls were just stopped this evening, the team may have taken away a measure of respect and dignity plus character by coming back from 15 points with 5:28 remaining in regulation.
The Owls began to chip away at Siena’s lead, with a layup from Jordan McCoy and assist from Shavar Richardson. McCoy was at it again with a point from the foul line, and a defensive rebound followed by another layup, bringing the Siena lead to 10 points with 4:46 remaining.
McCoy was not finished as he collected a rebound on the offensive end followed by another jumper for two.
Shavar Richardson was next, with his vision and shooting prowess was on the end of a three pointer.
Ken LaVicka (ESPN 760) was on the call and the back and forth rallying were palpable as LaVicka led us on a journey to the come back.
At four seconds remaining in the game, FAU managed to whittle the difference in favor of Sienna by 2 points.
LaVicka asked Coach Jarvis about this exchange, and Jarvis replied that four seconds is plenty of time to get down the court and score a layup.
The last possession for the Owls was a missed three pointer, and that sealed the victory for Sienna - final score 72-69.
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