Feb. 21, 2003

BOCA RATON, FL -- Florida Atlantic University will host the University of Central Florida, Saturday evening, in a contest between the top two teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The game begins at 7:00pm at FAU Gymnasium.

FAU enters the game 11-11 overall and 9-2 in the A-Sun while UCF comes in 13-9 overall and 9-2 in the A-Sun. Both team are tied atop the A-Sun South.

The Lady Owls continue to be the one of the hottest teams in the A-Sun. FAU enters the game with an 11-4 record in its past 15 games. FAU is averaging 86 points in its last four games. Tamica Pierce leads FAU with 12.9ppg.

The Golden Knights have won seven of their past eight games and boast the A-Sun's only perfect record in conference road games (5-0). Takira Allen is the team's leading scorer with 9.7 points per game.

FAU enters the game with a 6-15 record against UCF. FAU last played UCF on January 25 and was defeated, 77-62, at UCF Arena. The Golden Knights used a 44-29 second half to break a 33-33 halftime tie. FAU is 3-6 against UCF at home.

Tickets are available at the door. Prices are $6 for adults and $4 for seniors and ages 18 and under.

The game will be broadcast on www.fausports.com.