FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Florida Atlantic's women's basketball program operates in Boca Raton as part of the 40,171-student university established in 1961, competing in the American Athletic Conference with 11 players under coach LeAnn Freeland. The Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena hosts the Owls' home games, where they've compiled a 7-7 record this season while managing 62.8 points per game against opponents averaging 68.2 per contest. This 12-14 overall mark reflects the program's competitive position in the AAC, where they've posted a 6-7 conference record.

Freeland's roster faces challenges common to mid-major programs: an away record of 5-7 contrasts with home efficiency, suggesting the Baldwin Arena provides meaningful advantage. With merely 11 active players, depth limitations likely impact consistency, particularly evident in the 5.4-point scoring deficit on the season. FAU's defensive approach has kept games manageable despite the negative point differential, positioning the program to capitalize on home matchups where court familiarity and fan support have proven decisive through the winter season.

KEY FACTS

SchoolFlorida Atlantic University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationBoca Raton, Florida
VenueEleanor R. Baldwin Arena
Head CoachLeAnn Freeland

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
31Zahira ArizmendiG
2Grace CarstensenG
21Madi GewirtzG
0Destyne JacksonG
11Ta'Ziah JenksG
3Jess MoorsG
22Vivian OnughaF
5Ineivi PlataG
6Erin RodgersG
4Michiyah SimmonsG
10Haley WalkerG

SEASON RECORD

14-18

Overall

8-8

Home

6-10

Away

7-10

Conference

62.3 PPG / 68.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Florida Memorial FLORIDA MEMORIALW 89-46
Nov 9Kennesaw State OwlsW 69-68
Nov 14Miami HurricanesL 47-79
Nov 21South Alabama JaguarsL 63-70
Nov 25Florida GatorsL 51-59
Nov 27Air Force FalconsW 76-71
Nov 28Wright State RaidersW 66-65
Dec 4Western Kentucky Lady ToppersW 47-44
Dec 12Florida Gulf Coast EaglesL 59-70
Dec 16Florida International PanthersL 63-80
Dec 19Massachusetts MinutewomenL 50-66
Dec 20Florida International PanthersW 60-57
Dec 31North Texas Mean GreenL 56-81
Jan 3Rice OwlsL 75-83
Jan 8Memphis TigersL 66-74
Jan 10UAB BlazersW 70-63
Jan 14Wichita State ShockersW 88-64
Jan 17UTSA RoadrunnersL 42-79
Jan 20Charlotte 49ersL 56-77
Jan 24South Florida BullsW 64-63
Jan 27Tulsa Golden HurricaneL 58-77
Jan 31North Texas Mean GreenL 49-67
Feb 7UAB BlazersW 68-63
Feb 11Wichita State ShockersW 79-77
Feb 14Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 61-55
Feb 17East Carolina PiratesL 61-74
Feb 22South Florida BullsL 55-75
Feb 25Charlotte 49ersL 56-57
Mar 4Tulane Green WaveW 61-57
Mar 7Temple OwlsL 56-84
Mar 10Charlotte 49ersW 74-70
Mar 11North Texas Mean GreenL 57-80

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Florida Atlantic Women's Basketball compete in?
Florida Atlantic Owls Women's Basketball competes in the American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Florida Atlantic play women's basketball home games?
Florida Atlantic Women's Basketball plays home games at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, FL.
Who is the head coach of Florida Atlantic Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Florida Atlantic Owls Women's Basketball is LeAnn Freeland.
When was Florida Atlantic Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Florida Atlantic Women's Basketball is not currently available.