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FAU'S Royster scores a double-double at FIU
FAU'S Brett Royster collected a double-double in Miami versus the Golden Panthers at Florida International University on 2/18/2010. Royster, with a yeoman's effort played 37 minutes and collected 4 blocks in addition to his 10 points and staggering 14 rebounds. 

Raymond Taylor was outstanding from the floor, scoring 17 points, and handing out 6 assists with 2 rebounds. Senior Sanchez Hughley scored a game high 19 points.

The Owls shot 53.4% from the field and had 27 rebounds as a team. It is said that shooting over 50% from the field generally produces a win.

With 3:03 remaining in the game, the score was 72-70 FAU. From that point, FAU never relinquished their lead. In the span of one minute and thirty three seconds, FIU called three timeouts.

The third timeout FIU called is where the Golden Panthers were down only one point, and with possesion of the ball.
 Then the combination of a Golden Panther miss to the basket and a Brett Royster block, solidified FAU'S momentum until the end of the game.

FAU can take this confidence in going to Alabama versus Troy University on Saturday night.