Elon outlasts Florida Atlantic 67-62

Dec 22, 2013, 03:33 pm

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Jack Isenbarger scored 18 points to lead Elon over Florida Atlantic 67-62 on Sunday.

Sebastian Koch added 14 points and seven rebounds for Elon (6-6). The Phoenix shot just 38.5 percent from the floor, but was helped by going 8 of 20 from beyond the arc and making 19 of their 23 free throws.

Elon led early, but Florida Atlantic (3-9) made it a game in the second half and led at 60-57 with 2:42 left. Isenbarger drilled a trey and hit four free throws inside of eight seconds to seal the win.

The Owls were paced by Pablo Bertone's 17 points. Marquan Botley added 12 and Justin Raffington chipped in 10 points and gathered 13 rebounds.

Elon went on a 15-4 run early in the first, led by treys from Isenbarger and Koch and several trips to the line, en route to 13 point lead at intermission at 40-27.