Max Jackson | Staff Photographer
Owls freshman guard Nick Rutherford (10) sizes up Bobcats guard Maxwell Webster (20) while looking for an opening during the first half of Thursday’s 75-58 win over St. Thomas University.

Max Jackson | Staff Photographer
Owls guard Adonis Filer (3) dribbles around Bobcats defender Armand Shoon (1) in the first half of play. Filer sat out last season after transferring from Clemson, and was the second highest scoring Owl of the night with 17 points.

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Owls forward Jeantal Cylla (1) goes for a successful layup in the second half. The true freshman from Lake Worth, Florida, scored 19 points on the night.

Max Jackson | Staff Photographer
Owls freshman forward Jesse Hill (24) attempts a jumpshot in the second half of FAU’s victory over St. Thomas.

Max Jackson | Staff Photographer
Owls guard Solomon Poole (22) scores on a layup attempt that widened FAU’s lead to seven.

Max Jackson | Staff Photographer
Kelvin Penn, a former forward for the Owls, took part in a free throw contest during a break in play.  

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Senior guard Jackson Trapp (12) steals the ball from STU guard Tim Sada (10) during Thursday night’s 75-58 win.

Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director
Redshirt junior guard Adonis Filer dunks during Thursday night’s 75-58 win versus St. Thomas University.

Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director
Owls sophomore center C.J. Turman (0) scores a two-point attempt while STU’s center Raheem Bowman(33) tries to defend him.

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Forward Jesse Hill (24) goes for a layup while being double teamed by STU guards.

Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director
Owls forward Jental Cylla (1) finishes a three-point play with a free throw during Thursday’s exhibition game between the Owls and St. Thomas University.