Micah Octave, a standout from Olympic Heights Community High School, played a key role Thursday, February 26, as the Florida A&M Rattlers secured an 82-71 win over the Southern Jaguars.
The 6-foot-5 senior guard put up 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and notched three steals across 33 minutes of play.
Next, Octave and the Rattlers will face the Grambling State Tigers on the road Saturday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m.
The No.15-ranked Florida Atlantic beach volleyball team lost both of its opening matches at the Alki Beach Invitational in Seattle against Oregon and Washington. Key players Denisse Morgenstern and Shantel Starling went undefeated for the day despite both team losses.
Florida Atlantic wrapped up its spring football season with an intra-squad showcase led by coach Zach Kittley. Fans saw more than 40 new players compete in Boca Raton ahead of next season.
Florida Atlantic University’s softball team lost another close game against South Florida, falling short by one run despite leading early. Key performances included strong pitching from Ainsley Lambert and timely hitting from Chloe Yeatts and Kylie Hammonds.
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