The NCAA Tournament 2024 saw an intense first-round matchup between Florida Atlantic Owls and Northwestern Wildcats on Friday. After a nail-biting encounter, Northwestern emerged victorious with a score of 77-65 in overtime.

At the beginning of the action-packed round, Florida Atlantic faced a rocky start due to turnovers and were held to just 20 points in the first 20 minutes by Northwestern. As the game progressed, Northwestern gained momentum, with junior guard Brooks Barnhizer knocking down his first two field goals of the game midway through the period.

The contest turned in Northwestern’s favor when Wildcats guard Ryan Langborg netted a three-pointer during overtime, encapsulating the intensity of the game. Despite Northwestern losing their first game of the Big Ten, they maintained their 9-seed status, proving their resilience and determination.

The game was held on March 22, 2024, in Brooklyn, NY, and broadcasted at 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS. This exhilarating March Madness event will long be remembered for Northwestern’s comeback, showing a blend of grit and skill as they bested Florida Atlantic. Fans eagerly anticipate the Wildcats’ next performance in this year’s NCAA Tournament.