FAU holds off Nowell and K-State to reach 1st Final FourAlijah Martin, Vladislav Goldin and ninth-seeded Florida Atlantic became the first and lowest-seeded team to reach this year’s Final Four.
Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces TennesseeFlorida Atlantic, playing in just its second NCAA Tournament, moved within a victory of the Final Four by using a second-half push led by Michael Forrest to beat fourth-seeded Tennessee 62-55.
Michael Forrest helping FAU basketball contend for NCAA Tournament bidGrowing up in Lauderhill, FAU Senior Michael Forrest knew that the game he loved could also be his key to a better life.