Northwestern Defeats Florida Atlantic in Overtime, 77-65, in NCAA Tournament Upset

Ryan Langborg shines with a career-high 27 points, propelling Northwestern to the second round and ending FAU's hopes for another deep tournament run.

• Northwestern triumphs over Florida Atlantic in a thrilling overtime victory with a final score of 77-65, marking FAU's early exit from the NCAA Tournament.
• Ryan Langborg, Northwestern's standout player, scores a career-high 27 points, with 12 of those points coming in overtime, showcasing his critical role in the Wildcats' win.
• Florida Atlantic, despite a strong season and a previous Final Four appearance, struggles with turnovers and shooting accuracy, leading to their defeat.
• Northwestern advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, facing either UConn or Stetson, with aspirations of reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in the program's history.
• FAU faces challenges in retaining its roster amid the NIL era and competition from power-conference schools, raising questions about the team's future.

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