(8) FAU vs. (9) Northwestern
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This could be Dusty May’s last hurrah as FAU”s head coach. A multitude of Power 5 teams are circling one of the industry’s brightest young coaching stars. He’s notched a .651 win percentage since taking the head coaching job at FAU in 2018. His Owls play an up-tempo game — quite dissimilar from Northwestern. Chris Collins wants to play methodically, slowly, and with toughness. This is a classic contrast in styles. Whichever team can better control the tempo will win. The guard battle of Boo Buie versus Johnell Davis figures to be a lot of fun.
Winner: FAU
