Preview: Florida Atlantic Owls at South Florida Bulls TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — A tightly contested American Athletic Conference women’s basketball series adds its latest chapter Saturday when the South Florida Bulls host the Florida Atlantic Owls at the Sun Dome. The matchup is a quick rematch of a Jan. 24 meeting in Boca Raton, where Florida Atlantic (12-14, 5-8 AAC) edged South Florida (16-11, 7-6) 64-63. That result will fuel the Bulls, who seek to defend their home court and improve their conference standing. South Florida, led by dynamic guard Edyn Battle, enters following a 79-72 road loss at Rice on Tuesday. Battle scored 20 points in that contest and has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 16.2 points over her last five games. In the first meeting against FAU, Battle was limited to 21 minutes and 10 points, a performance the Bulls will look to improve upon. The visiting Owls aim to snap a two-game skid, including a 74-61 loss at East Carolina on Tuesday. Florida Atlantic relies on the steady presence of guard Madi Gewirtz, who scored a team-high 12 points in that defeat. Gewirtz played a pivotal 34 minutes in the January win over South Florida, contributing 3 points, 2 rebounds and an assist. While South Florida holds the superior overall record, both teams have experienced recent inconsistency in league play. The Bulls have lost two of their last three, while the Owls have split their last six contests. The game will feature contrasting styles. South Florida boasts a more potent offense, averaging over 70 points per game, while Florida Atlantic will look to control tempo and replicate the defensive effort that secured their narrow January victory. Containing Battle will be paramount for the Owls, while the Bulls must solve an FAU defense that held them to 35% shooting in the prior matchup. Saturday’s result will carry weight for seeding in the upcoming AAC tournament. For South Florida, it’s a chance to solidify a top-half finish. For Florida Atlantic, it’s an opportunity to sweep the season series and build momentum for the final stretch. Tip-off is set for Saturday afternoon at the Sun Dome in Tampa.