With the impressive resume they’ve built leading up to the tournament, FAU poses as one of the most dangerous mid-major teams in the entire field. However, they still face a tougher path to the Final Four than just about anyone.
After winning the C-USA Championship for the first time in program history, FAU men’s basketball’s focus has moved to the Big Dance.
Despite their remarkable success throughout the season, including a program-best record of 31-3, the Owls found themselves on the short end of the stick with the ninth seed, even though it’s a sizable jump from the 15-seed they earned back in 2002.