In a thrilling first round of the NCAA Tournament, ninth-seeded Northwestern University's men's basketball team secured a victory over eighth-seeded Florida Atlantic University (FAU) with a final score of 77-65 in overtime. The game was notable for Northwestern's remarkable performance in overtime, where they outscored FAU 19-7. Ryan Langborg, a standout player for Northwestern, scored 12 of his career-high 27 points during the overtime period, playing a crucial role in the team's victory. This win advances Northwestern to the second round of the tournament, marking their second consecutive year reaching this stage. The victory was also significant as it eliminated FAU, a team that had reached the Final Four the previous year, in the first round.
Northwestern advances in NCAA Tournament as Ryan Langborg scores 12 of his 27 points in OT in a 77-65 win https://t.co/gT7VgFDF71
- Ryan Langborg scored 12 of his career-high 27 points in overtime, and ninth-seeded Northwestern finally put away No. 8 seed Florida Atlantic 77-65 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/nd8k2JC2TL
WHAT. A. GAME. 🔥 Northwestern took down Florida Atlantic in a thriller to kick off the day 😤 #MarchMadness https://t.co/8LazqoJWFq
Northwestern survives Florida Atlantic in frenzied March Madness overtime finish https://t.co/UeGeq0vJsK https://t.co/gZgD4XZXxR
Langborg lights it up, Northwestern beats Florida Atlantic 77-65 in March Madness OT https://t.co/rBKMWmfea0
Northwestern survives Florida Atlantic in frenzied March Madness overtime finish https://t.co/wYI1YRJcMw https://t.co/2NYYOok2MP
WHAT A GAME! 🤯 Northwestern secures the win in overtime over FAU! 🔥 ✅ NW +4.5 ✅ NW +160 ML ✅ U 143.5 https://t.co/cFEFmid7Ao
Northwestern could NOT MISS in OT and advance to the second round! 🔥 🎥 @MarchMadnessMBB https://t.co/gVuw4jWKbH
Northwestern scored 19 points in 20 minutes in the first half vs. FAU. Northwestern then scored 19 points in 5 minutes in OT. https://t.co/MI6VV6pEo2
Northwestern outscores FAU 19-7 in OT to advance to the second round! https://t.co/mGUkdGLW0a
Northwestern defeats 8 seed FAU in overtime! https://t.co/VB8IuMnVrX
FINAL: A dominant OT from Northwestern gets them to the Round of 32. https://t.co/8ARuU7C1H6
Northwestern's Ryan Langborg scored 12 PTS on 100% FG in OT 🔥 Northwestern is moving on to the next round. 🎥 @MarchMadnessMBB https://t.co/s6UtC5aqqd
Northwestern sends 2023 Final Four team FAU home in the first round beating them 77-65 in OT #MarchMadness https://t.co/efVBPqvsvf
Final in OT: Northwestern 77, FAU 65 NW outscored them 19-7 in OT The Owls are out in the 1st round after reaching the Final Four a year ago. The Wildcats are in the round of 32 for the 2nd straight year. https://t.co/d7hKYfKlGp
Northwestern is absolutely DOMINATING overtime! 😤 @booboo_buie x @NUMensBball (via @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/t09qLL2Tpx
All Northwestern so far in OT! 🟣 (🎥: @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/lMunSUEme3
NORTHWESTERN SENDS IT TO OT 😮 https://t.co/WWVLP4Oc9C
WE'RE HEADED TO OVERTIME 🚨 Brooks Barnhizer with the clutch bucket for Northwestern. 🎥: @MarchMadnessMBB https://t.co/fivGc8tjgR
NORTHWESTERN TIES IT UP! WE'RE HEADING TO OVERTIME 😱 #MarchMadness @NUMensBball https://t.co/jR2wPCYkyt
FAU and Northwestern at the half 😅 ◽️ FAU leads 20-19 ◽️ Combined 14/53 FG (26%) ◽️ Combined 3/21 3PT (14%) ◽️ Combined 18 turnovers https://t.co/GTqEM4bXLC
ICYMI (@ViewFromVegas of Thursday's early late #MarchMadness #NCAATournament action) https://t.co/UBzMMLSIhN
ICYMI (@ViewFromVegas of Thursday's early #MarchMadness #NCAATournament action)... https://t.co/0LWwpOMVyH
.@meghanpayton7 & @mrdubbsie both pick 2 teams they like to win the Men’s #NCAATournament… Are you on the same page? 🤑 @FDSportsbook #MarchMadness https://t.co/ZBpjHq0XMu https://t.co/YlCJOyjPmJ
.@DrexelWBB sending it into the 4th with a bang 🤯 10 mins out from crowning a @caasports Champ! https://t.co/UwmpvYBeVN