FAU traveled to Philadelphia to face off against Temple (2-15, 0-8 AAC) in a match of Owls. Even though it was Philly in October the weather was almost as nice as Paradise as Florida Atlantic dominated Temple in an important road victory.
Two teams heading in opposite directions met on the pitch in Paradise to play out the contest of the Owls. Rice (11-2-2, 5-1-1 AAC) was on a four match winning streak while Florida Atlantic was on a three match losing streak. Florida Atlantic gained a valuable point and the third clean sheet of the season drawing Rice 0-0.
The Owls took the short ride to Coral Gables to face the Miami Hurricanes (4-5-3) for the second time this season. The teams did not plan on facing each other again this season, but both needed an extra opponent due to each having canceled matches, so came this match. The Hurricanes dominant performance led to a 1-0 victory over FAU.
In a cloudy downtown Birmingham, Alabama, the Blazers and the Owls met in a match that could set the tone for the final month of the season. Even with a staunch attack by FAU, the Blazers found a way to get past the Owls 1-0.
After a rainy day brought by Hurricane Helene, Mother Nature let soccer be played. Florida Atlantic allowed only two shots on goal as they held on for the draw against USF.
It took ninety minutes of rain dancing, but Florida Atlantic with a great showing earned a win in their conference home opener against Charlotte 2-1.
After facing another weather delay, the Owls were undeterred as they gained their first win in their final non-conference match-up against Southeast Missouri State.
Two teams starting the season in different directions met for their first conference match of the season. North Texas (4-2-1) came into the contest with a five match unbeaten streak while Florida Atlantic (0-4-2) had played only one match since August 30th.
After two straight cancelled matches the Owls went to the foothills of the Smokies in hopes of finding their first win of the season. Florida Atlantic kept up, but it was not enough as the Lady Vols pulled away to keep the win column waiting for FAU.