Florida Atlantic Beats Long Island in 74-60 Win
Kanaan Carlyle led Florida Atlantic with 20 points, nine rebounds and five steals in Monday night's victory.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Florida Atlantic defeated Long Island University 74-60 on Monday night in Boca Raton. The Owls took the lead for good with 9:19 remaining in the second half.
Why it matters
The win gives Florida Atlantic a strong early-season result at home in Boca Raton. Carlyle's all-around production highlighted the team's balanced scoring.
Carlyle's 20 points, nine rebounds and five steals led the Owls, while Josh Harris added 15 points and six rebounds. Felipe Quinones shot 7 of 12 from the field for 14 points in the 74-60 final.
The players
Kanaan Carlyle
Kanaan Carlyle is a Florida Atlantic guard who led his team in scoring and steals in the win.
The details
Florida Atlantic took control in the second half, with Carlyle scoring 13 of his points after halftime. Daquan Davis led Long Island with 16 points, and Kamari Jones added 13 while Vasean Allette contributed nine points, five assists and three steals.
Timeline
Monday night, November 2, 2026: Florida Atlantic defeats Long Island University 74-60.
With 9:19 remaining in the second half: Florida Atlantic takes the lead for good.
Season Trajectory
This early-season win positions Florida Atlantic for the rest of its schedule. The source material does not provide standings or playoff context.
Fantasy managers tracking Kanaan Carlyle should note his 20-point, nine-rebound, five-steal line. Josh Harris and Felipe Quinones also contributed double-digit scoring for the Owls.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring and defensive activity, including Carlyle's steals, gave Florida Atlantic the edge over Long Island. Watch how the Owls maintain that depth in upcoming games.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mail Online.
