Fourth-seeded FAU lost its quarterfinal matchup against first-seeded Louisiana Tech 75-69 in Frisco, Texas on Thursday night. This was a physical game on both sides of the ball.
The Owls finished the season 13-10 overall while going 7-5 in C-USA play.
Junior guard Michael Forrest had 22 points in the game. Forrest scored 17 in the first half, as he was perfect from the field. He hit five three-pointers. He did not miss a shot from the field until the 8:21 mark of the second half. He struggled in the second half, going 1-5 from the field, with two made free-throws.