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Weatherspoon carries FAU past Southern Miss 84-57

Brandon Weatherspoon had 16 points to lead five Florida Atlantic players in double figures as the Owls extended their home win streak to nine games, romping past Southern Miss 84-5...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Baruti (undisclosed) finished with three rebounds and missed his only attempted field goal in 11 minutes Saturday against Marshall.

Impact Baruti was held out of his squad's last contest Dec. 21 against High Point due to an undisclosed injury, but it's clear he's since returned to health. The senior forward has started each of the 12 games he's appeared in this season and is averaging 5.0 points and 4.2 rebounds over that stretch (17.8 minutes).

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out Tuesday Baruti did not play in Tuesday's game versus High Point.

Impact The reason behind Baruti's absence is unclear but it's unfortunate timing following one of his best outings of the year against Florida Tech in the game prior, tallying 13 points and nine boards. His next opportunity to suit up arrives Dec. 30 against Charlotte.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin scores 17 to carry FAU over Florida Tech 78-55

Alijah Martin registered 17 points as Florida Atlantic romped past Florida Tech 78-55

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hauls in one rebound Baruti (undisclosed) recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 13 minutes during Sunday's 69-65 loss to James Madison.

Impact Baruti missed last week's win over North Dakota for an unspecified reason, but he was back on the court following his one-game absence. He's now averaging 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Baruti (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 98-79 victory over North Dakota.

Impact Baruti played and started the first four games of the season for Florida Atlantic and was coming off a season-high 30 minutes Friday against UT-Martin. No word of an injury, rest or disciplinary matter has yet to surface, making the senior forward's absence a bit of a mystery. He'll next have a chance to suit up Monday against Troy. In the meantime, FAU had freshman Johnell Davis make his first start of the season as part of a smaller, four-guard lineup.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goldin scores 18 to lift FAU past UT Martin 75-67

Vladislav Goldin registered 18 points as Florida Atlantic topped UT Martin 75-67

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin scores 17 to lift Florida Atlantic past Warner 78-56

Alijah Martin had 17 points as Florida Atlantic easily beat Warner 78-56

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Mexico hangs on for 90-88 win over FAU

Jalen House scored a career-high 30 points and New Mexico raced past Florida Atlantic 99-92 in the season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against UCF Baruti (undisclosed) will not play Thursday against UCF, Ronnie Woodward of The Greenville Daily Reflector reports.

Impact The big man is one of three East Carolina players who won't be available Thursday, joining Tyrie Jackson and Charles Coleman. Jayden Gardner could have to play more power forward while Ludgy Debaut takes over at center with Baruti sidelined.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Baruti is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Memphis.

Impact Baruti made consecutive starts to begin the new year but will make his way back to the bench for Sunday's contest. The 6-7 senior is averaging and 8.7 points and 5.6 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game as he'll back up Jayden Gardner against the Tigers.

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

ECU, Cincy meet in conference play

AAC foes meet as East Carolina matches up against Cincinnati

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Florida beats East Carolina 69-63

David Collins registered 16 points as South Florida got past East Carolina 69-63

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USF, ECU meet in conference play

South Florida pays visit to East Carolina in an AAC matchup

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins starting five Baruti will start Saturday's game against Tulane.

Impact Baruti will make his second start of the season Saturday. Through eight games this season, the senior is averaging 9.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 24.6 minutes. He'll look to take advantage of his second start as the team looks to play small ball at the start of Saturday's contest.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

ECU, Wichita State meet in conference play

AAC foes meet as East Carolina battles Wichita State

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gardner scores 21 to lead East Carolina past Tulane 68-58

Jayden Gardner had 21 points and 10 rebounds as East Carolina beat Tulane 68-58

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gardner scores 21 to lead East Carolina past Tulane 68-58

Jayden Gardner had 21 points and 10 rebounds as East Carolina beat Tulane 68-58

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ECU looks to extend streak vs Tulane

East Carolina looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Tulane

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suggs lifts East Carolina over James Madison 73-64

Brandon Suggs had 18 points off the bench to carry East Carolina to a 73-64 win over James Madison

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hunt's double-double lifts SMU past East Carolina 70-55

Feron Hunt recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds to lift SMU to a 70-55 win over East Carolina in a clash of unbeatens

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

East Carolina controls OT, beats UNC-Wilmington 88-78

J.J. Miles had a career-high 22 points and East Carolina outscored UNC Wilmington 15-5 in the extra period to earn an 88-78 win

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

East Carolina routs North Carolina Wesleyan 91-62

Jayden Gardner had 27 points as East Carolina easily defeated North Carolina Wesleyan 91-62

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS