FORT WORTH, Texas – No. 2 Florida Atlantic took down No. 7 North Texas, 77-71, in the quarterfinals of the 2024 American Men’s Basketball Championship on Friday, March 15 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
With the win, the Owls (25-7) advance to the semifinals and will take on the winner of No. 11 Temple and No. 3 Charlotte on Saturday, March 15 at 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT.
After being down by as many as 10 in the first half, North Texas (18-14) battled back and led four times in the second half, but with the game tied at 62-62 with 3:09 remaining, Florida Atlantic went on an 8-0 run and never looked back. The closest North Texas would get was four with 20 seconds remaining.
Vladislav Goldin led the Owls with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Johnell Davis had 18 points, including 12 in the second half.
Jason Edwards led all scorers with 26 points, including 18 after the break.
2024 American Men’s Basketball Championship Schedule
Wednesday, March 13
Game 1 – No. 12 Wichita State 88, No. 13 Rice 81
Game 2 – No. 11 Temple 64, No. 14 UTSA 61
Thursday, March 14
Game 3 – No. 8 East Carolina, 84, No. 9 Tulsa 79
Game 4 – No. 12 Wichita State 71, No. 5 Memphis 65
Game 5 – No. 7 North Texas 81, No. 10 Tulane 71
Game 6 – No. 11 Temple 75, No. 6 SMU 60
Friday, March 15
Game 7 – No. 1 South Florida 81, No. 8 East Carolina 59
Game 8 – No. 4 UAB 72, No. 12 Wichita State 60
Game 9 – No. 2 Florida Atlantic 77, No. 7 North Texas 71
Game 10 – No. 11 Temple vs. No. 3 Charlotte – 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT | ESPNU
Saturday, March 16
Game 11 – Semifinal 1, No. 4 UAB vs. No. 1 South Florida – 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT | ESPN2
Game 12 – Semifinal 2, Game 10 winner vs. No. 2 Florida Atlantic – 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT | ESPN2
Sunday, March 17
Game 13 – Championship, Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner – 3:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. CT | ESPN
