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Niccolo Moretti tallies 19 points as Florida Atlantic defeats Indiana State 97-64 in their first game of the season.

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In the season opener, Florida Atlantic University decisively triumphed over Indiana State with a commanding 97-64 victory, showcasing a strong performance from their bench.
Niccolo Moretti was a standout contributor, coming off the bench to score 19 points and grabbing five rebounds for the Owls.
Alongside him, Baba Miller made significant contributions, finishing with 13 points, nine rebounds, and four steals.
Leland Walker also added to the scoring effort, recording 13 points on 5 of 8 shooting from the field and successfully making 3 of 5 free throws.

For the Sycamores, Samage Teel led the team with 21 points and two steals, while Kmani Doughty chipped in with eight points.
The game saw Florida Atlantic seize control early, taking the lead with 11:07 left in the first half.
They maintained their dominance throughout the game, finishing the first half with a 53-28 lead.

The Owls demonstrated their depth and skill, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season as they begin their campaign with a resounding win.