The Owls are Going Dancing!

Florida Atlantic’s men’s basketball team will continue the best season in program history in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Owls earned an automatic spot in the “Field of 68” by winning the Conference USA tournament championship last night with a thrilling victory in Frisco, Texas.

Congratulations to the players, Head Coach Dusty May and the entire basketball staff. It has been so much fun to watch this team capture the attention of the South Florida community and earn national attention.

Fans of college basketball refer to today as “Selection Sunday,” as the NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed later tonight when CBS airs its selection show at 6 p.m. The FAU community is invited to join the team for a Selection Show watch party this evening at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event is free to attend.

This will be our team’s second appearance in the NCAA Tournament, which is nicknamed the “Big Dance.” And it’s just another accomplishment in a tremendous season. In addition to earning their first national ranking, the Owls won the Conference USA regular season title, set a program record for victories — 31 and counting — went undefeated at home (17-0) and won 20 straight games from Nov. 14 through Jan. 28, which was the nation’s longest winning streak this season.

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FAU has been Winning in Paradise all season and now I hope everyone enjoys March Madness!

Go Owls!