It all feels like a dream, but yes, this is all very real!
The unbelievable ride that has been the 2022-23 season for Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball continues on it’s way to Houston.On Saturday night, the Owls accomplished what was previously thought to be unthinkable in their 35 years of existence. The net was cut at Madison Square Garden as the Owls became the last team standing in the East region.
Like the Round of 64, 32, and Sweet Sixteen, the No. 9 seeded FAU survived and advanced in the Elite Eight, taking down the No. 3 seed Kansas State Wildcats in an instant classic, 79-76. Now, they move on to their first ever Final Four for a chance to play for the 2023 National Championship!
Check out some of the highlights and recap/celebrations here.
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, FLORIDA ATLANTIC IS GOING TO THE FINAL FOUR!!!!!!!!!!#WinningInParadise #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/0S7Z21pNNp
— FAU Men's Basketball – Final Four Bound (@FAUMBB) March 26, 2023
Mike Forrest was Dusty May's first recruit for FAU.
Forrest helped lay the foundation for the Owls during five seasons in Boca Raton.
In the biggest moment, he found himself in the spotlight.
He calmly knocked down four free throws to help send @FAUMBB to the Final Four. pic.twitter.com/G7HQgW8EBJ
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 26, 2023
Dusty May wouldn't do the interview without his players standing beside him ❤️ @FAUMBB pic.twitter.com/FTR8pcGG3N
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 26, 2023
An unprecedented season for the Owls 🔥#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/nQcabF84dG
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 26, 2023
As called by @KLV1063 and heard on the @varsity app: pic.twitter.com/yIlC0AR2KS
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) March 26, 2023
F-A-U-Better believe it! 🔥
This Cinderella run for the Owls is headed to Houston for the Final Four! 👏#MarchMadness @FAUMBB pic.twitter.com/CJhylzL9tm
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 26, 2023
We’ll see you on Saturday right here on Fox Sports 640 for the Final Four!!