Florida Atlantic University Athletics released the seventh volume of its men’s basketball Throwback Thursday series on Oct. 15, revisiting the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2002. The post went live on the Florida Atlantic men’s basketball social media accounts at @FAUMBB.
“Throwback Thursday. Taking it back to our first March Madness appearance in 2002!” Florida Atlantic men’s basketball wrote in the post. The retrospective arrives before the 2026-27 team’s scheduled Opening Night matchup against LIU.
Throwback series features memorable moments
Previous volumes highlighted several notable Florida Atlantic men’s basketball moments. Volume 1 recalled Nick Rutherford’s overtime game-winner in a 79-77 victory over the Buckeyes on Dec. 6, 2016, while Volume 2 revisited a 73-72 victory over the Panthers on Feb. 5, 2011.
Volume 3 featured Florida Atlantic’s victory over No. 15 Oklahoma State on Dec. 1, 1998, which ended Oklahoma State’s 80-game nonconference home winning streak. The series also included Justin Massey’s game-winner over Rice on Jan. 27, 2018, and Simeon Lepichev’s buzzer-beating putback layup over the Knights in Orlando on Nov. 11, 2018.
Volume 6 highlighted Johnell Davis’ game-winner over UNT on Jan. 28, 2024. The latest installment shifts the focus to the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance.
Florida Atlantic scheduled to host LIU
Florida Atlantic men’s basketball is scheduled to open the 2026-27 season Monday, Nov. 2, against LIU at home in Boca Raton, Fla. The matchup is listed as Opening Night.
Florida Atlantic University Athletics also listed 2026-27 season tickets for purchase. New customers seeking premium seating or other areas were encouraged to join the wait list or call 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
Fans can follow Florida Atlantic men’s basketball on Instagram and X at @FAUMBB for updates.
FSB Take
Florida Atlantic University Athletics is using Volume 7 to revisit the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance while the next season approaches. The team’s next verified date is Monday, Nov. 2, when Florida Atlantic men’s basketball is scheduled to host LIU for Opening Night.
Source: Original report