Gallery: Men’s basketball suffers close loss to Rice 76-69

Max Jackson and Idalis Streat|February 22, 2015

Men’s Basketball lost to Rice 76-69 last night. They are now 1-13 in conference play. Story here.

 

Center Justin Raffington (11) blocks forward Seth Gearhart (41) in the first half. Idalis Streat | Contributing Photographer
Center Justin Raffington (11) blocks forward Seth Gearhart (41) in the first half.

 

D'Andre Johnson (1) looks for an open teammate as he dribbles up the court. Johnson was 5-for-6 from the field and had 15 points on the night.Max Jackson | Photo Editor
D’Andre Johnson (1) looks for an open teammate as he dribbles up the court. Johnson was 5-for-6 from the field and had 15 points on the night.

 

Raffington (11) speaks with guard Solomon Poole (23) during a stoppage in play. Idalis Streat | Contributing Photographer
Raffington (11) speaks with guard Solomon Poole (23) during a stoppage in play.

 

Max Guercy (1) of the Rice Owls sits with his teammates during a timeout. Max Jackson | Photo Editor
Max Guercy (1) of the Rice Owls sits with his teammates during a timeout.

 

Members of the FAU basketball team celebrate after a made 3-point field goal in the first half. The team hit seven of its 16 3-point attempts in the game. Idalis Streat | Contributing Photographer
Members of the FAU basketball team celebrate after a made 3-point field goal in the first half. The team hit seven of its 16 3-point attempts in the game.

 

Poole (23) throws down a successful one-handed dunk in the first half of play. Poole was FAU’s highest scorer with 22 points on the night.Max Jackson | Photo Editor
Poole (23) throws down a successful one-handed dunk in the first half of play. Poole was FAU’s highest scorer with 22 points on the night.

 

Forward Javier Lacunza (5) dunks to finish a fast break. The junior had four points on the night. Idalis Streat | Contributing Photographer
Forward Javier Lacunza (5) dunks to finish a fast break. The junior had four points on the night.

 

Andrew Drone (54) of the Rice Owls listens to his coach while FAU shoots a free throw.Max Jackson | Photo Editor
Andrew Drone (54) of the Rice Owls listens to his coach while FAU shoots a free throw.

 

Freshman guard Justin Massey (4) and Lacunza (5) fight to secure a rebound. The Owls out-rebounded Rice 28-27, and Massey tied his career high with eight rebounds. Idalis Streat | Contributing Photographer
Freshman guard Justin Massey (4) and Lacunza (5) fight to secure a rebound. The Owls out-rebounded Rice 28-27, and Massey tied his career high with eight rebounds.

 

FAU students cheer during the loudest fan contest on Saturday night. Max Jackson | Photo Editor
FAU students cheer during the loudest fan contest on Saturday night.

 

Head coach Michael Curry looks over the court in the second half while his FAU is down. Curry and his team dropped their ninth-straight game after losing 76-69 to Rice on Feb. 21. Max Jackson | Photo Editor
Head coach Michael Curry looks over the court in the second half while his FAU is down. Curry and his team dropped their ninth-straight game after losing 76-69 to Rice on Feb. 21.

 

Massey (4) defends Rice point guard Max Guercy (1) on the perimeter. Guercy scored a game-high 25 points. Idalis Streat | Contributing Photographer
Massey (4) defends Rice point guard Max Guercy (1) on the perimeter. Guercy scored a game-high 25 points.