In a thrilling NCAA Tournament first-round game, the Northwestern Wildcats (21-11, 12-9 Big Ten) defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls (25-8, 15-5 AAC) 77-65 in overtime. The game, held in Brooklyn, saw both teams tied at 58 at the end of regulation, pushing the match into overtime. Northwestern's victory was significantly propelled by Ryan Langborg, who scored a season-high 27 points, with 12 of those coming in overtime. This win marks Northwestern's continued success in the NCAA Tournament, maintaining a perfect record in first-round games at 3-0 against the Final Four team from 2023, FAU. The Wildcats are now set to face the overall number one seed and defending champion, UConn, in a highly anticipated second-round game on Sunday.
Creighton's double overtime win over Oregon was a roller coaster 🎢 #MarchMadness https://t.co/li1Y4E3ylL
What a 2OT win to reach the Sweet 16 looks like! Creighton’s moving on to Detroit! @WOWT6News #GoJays https://t.co/jazZU1XIvG
.@BluejayMBB went on a 15-2 run in the 2nd OT. https://t.co/kRrGVaP7U0
Creighton survives regulation and overtime, then outlasts a worn-down Oregon team in Double OT. Bluejays move on to the Sweet 16. https://t.co/fn8zUiWHeH
What a battle! @BluejayMBB advances to the Sweet 16 after a 2OT showdown 🕺 https://t.co/tP6hxpgW8u
THE BLUEJAYS ADVANCE IN DOUBLE OT ‼️ #MarchMadness @BluejayMBB https://t.co/Fm2HveiWG4
The Bluejays are going to the SWEET SIXTEEN! https://t.co/6Bj8izzn6x
(3) CREIGHTON MOVES ON 🔥 The Bluejays win a 2OT BATTLE against (11) Oregon 86-73 💪 #MarchMadness https://t.co/McjNkoMg4N
CREIGHTON!!!!! Big East BASKETBALLLLLL
"JASEN GREEN RIMROCKING!" CREIGHTON LEADS BY EIGHT IN 2OT 🐦 #MarchMadness @BluejayMBB https://t.co/B42a4Fpa5c
CREIGHTON TIES IT UP WITH 9 SECONDS LEFT. We're going to OT 🔥 Watch here: https://t.co/5wBSpbihwC https://t.co/tp6Y2iBoGS
CREIGHTON FORCES OT ‼️ (via @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/33iq2cqwZt
CREIGHTON! ONIONS!! OVERTIME!!! https://t.co/E7dMQcAchR
CREIGHTON. OVERTIME
No #FinalFour run this year for Florida Atlantic, who falls in the first round of the #NCAATournament. So what lies ahead? #MarchMadness https://t.co/6t2KTw8KMG
Ryan Langborg, who broke out in last season's tournament, finished with a game-high 27 points to rescue Northwestern in its OT win over FAU on Friday. https://t.co/obaSlEnwEp
There will be no March Madness run for Florida Atlantic after frustrating loss to Northwestern https://t.co/MWN44n2D7H
Northwestern has a new March hero — who was Princeton’s March hero a year ago! On Ryan Langborg, Chris Collins and a perfect pairing: https://t.co/To0mEHPXkp
Florida Atlantic's basketball season ends in loss to Northwestern in NCAA Tournament https://t.co/JBByYzmPfk
Now on @njdotcom Princeton transfer Ryan Langborg goes off in Northwestern's overtime win: ‘He was balling today, man’ https://t.co/jloHuBDJgk @NUMensBball @PrincetonMBB
Langborg went off in the OT and finished with a game-high 27 points Chris Collins said he was ‘a seamless fit’ at Northwestern. https://t.co/wFYo0JXPrQ
The Northwestern Wildcats are heading to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Northwestern just defeated Florida Atlantic 77-65, as fans came to @Beermiscuous to cheer on their team. https://t.co/naJ9yWIH1g https://t.co/My7GDzjNmg
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
Big win for Northwestern! Congrats Chris Collins, Boo Buie and Co. @NUMensBball
WHAT. A. GAME. 🔥 Northwestern took down Florida Atlantic in a thriller to kick off the day 😤 #MarchMadness https://t.co/8LazqoJWFq
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A year ago, Ryan Langborg led Princeton to the Sweet 16. Now at Northwestern getting his Master’s degree, he just dropped a season-high 27 points—and 12 in OT—to take down FAU. https://t.co/o9Tsx4RFNq
Yes survive & advance is what @NUMensBball did today in beating last year’s DARLINGS of March Madness @FloridaAtlantic in overtime 77-65- also @BaylorMBB too talented for Colgate & win 92-67
Northwestern beats Florida Atlantic in overtime in March Madness, advances in NCAA Tournament https://t.co/5SMdNlLjol
Total for northwestern/FAU 142- Wow almost got there after a 20-19 halftime score #MarchMadness
Northwestern went on a 19-7 run in OT. https://t.co/UWyOEGAx6I
Overtime proved to be all Northwestern needed to defeat Florida Atlantic, 77-65. The Wildcats' next game is on Sunday. https://t.co/Bj8qYq0fuw
FAU at the end of the game vs. Northwestern #MarchMadness https://t.co/LZfOInSfSj
Northwestern takes down FAU 😤 Ryan Langborg had himself a game. ◽️ 27 points ◽️ 12 points in OT https://t.co/TkVZLsm8J3
Northwestern put on an absolute clinic in overtime, outscoring Florida Atlantic by a 19-7 margin over the last five minutes for a 77-65 win in the first of 16 games on this Friday slate. Barring a meltdown and upset, it’ll be the Wildcats against #UConn on Sunday.
Final: Northwestern 77, Florida Atlantic 65 in OT. Up next: Connecticut vs. Stetson, a game I strongly believe will NOT go to overtime.
(9) NORTHWESTERN MOVES ON 😼 The Wildcats take down (8) Florida Atlantic in a thriller 77-65 to advance to the Round of 32 🔥 #MarchMadness https://t.co/obwnAgLC9j
Northwestern dominates OT and sends '23 East Regional champ FAU packing, 77-65. Chris Collins has coached the Wildcats to their only three NCAA tournaments, and they've advanced in each. Up next a second-round game Sunday, most likely against reigning national champ UConn.
Northwestern deserved this win over an FAU team that just couldn’t put it all together this season after last year’s magical run. Ryan Langborg with a huge game, was a part of that Princeton run a year ago in which they beat Arizona and went to the Sweet 16. Northwestern…
Northwestern stays perfect in first round games in the NCAA Tournament, now 3-0 after beating Final Four team from 2023 FAU in OT. Wildcats now likely await a date with overall number one seed and defending champ UConn Sunday in Brooklyn. @WGNNews @GNSportsTV
What an awesome overtime by Northwestern
Dominating performance in OT by Northwestern.
Northwestern in OT: https://t.co/893FYQiwN5
Ryan Langborg's last three NCAA tournament games: 22 points vs. Missouri 26 points vs. Creighton 22 points vs. Florida Atlantic (so far)
Ryan Lanborg, one of the heroes of Princeton's Sweet 16 run last March, forced OT and has taken over the extra session. Northwestern by eight with 2:21 to go.
NORTHWESTERN IS ROLLING IN THE EXTRA FRAME! #MarchMadness https://t.co/wIMg07wZ3N
The final seconds of regulation in Northwestern-Florida Atlantic. We have OT! #MarchMadness https://t.co/HXhQ7whdaO
NORTHWESTERN TIES IT UP WITH 9 SECONDS LEFT. We're going to OT 🔥 https://t.co/4YpkRumSW5
NORTHWESTERN FORCES OT ‼️ (via @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/hyDFfBSm6O
Northwestern ties it up in the closing seconds.......and Florida Atlantic takes atrocious final shot. OVERTIME HERE WE COME! https://t.co/HDaNwsa8GS
Score tied at 58 at the end of regulation in this FAU-Northwestern game. Overtime here in Brooklyn. This is March.
Bonus basketball. Northwestern and FAU head to OT at 58-all.
FAU takes its first lead of the second half with just over a minute left ‼️ 🎥: @MarchMadnessMBB https://t.co/nZ1atvw6Af
OWLS TAKE THE LEAD 🤯 #MarchMadness @FAUMBB https://t.co/33mqlJJ0j0
Game on in Brooklyn. FAU has erased 9-point deficit and is knotted with Northwestern at 56 with 2:35 remaining. Offenses humming, and packed house loves.
HERE COME THE OWLS 👀 #MarchMadness @FAUMBB https://t.co/Tdn75rX6HN
Northwestern has only been to three NCAA Tournaments, but it won its first game in both of its previous appearances. 'Cats are currently up nine with 7:10 to play.
AND-1 OWLS 🦉 #MarchMadness @FAUMBB https://t.co/GGW2hjSbl2
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If Northwestern stands any chance of cooling a red-hot Florida Atlantic University team off in their first-round matchup on Friday morning at 11:15 a.m., it’s going to fall on the shoulders of the best Wildcat ever — Boo Buie. https://t.co/YtcQqs9vBZ
Northwestern Wildcats (21-11, 12-9 Big Ten) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (25-8, 15-5 AAC) https://t.co/3UpDEFFCS9
The eighth-seeded Florida Atlantic Owls begin this year’s NCAA Tournament Friday against ninth-seeded Northwestern in the East Region at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. https://t.co/7ByBrSLwtR
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