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Owls’ run ends in 72-71 loss to San Diego State in Final Four

HOUSTON – After a historic run through the NCAA Tournament, including three upset victories to become the first 9-seed to advance past the regional rounds, the Owls story will end in the Final Four.

FAU men’s basketball fell 72-71 in the national semifinal to the San Diego State University Aztecs Saturday night in NRG Stadium, ending arguably the most successful season in FAU athletics’ history.

The 1-point loss sends the Aztecs to the National Championship on Monday, where they’ll meet the winner of the Final Four matchup between the University of Connecticut Huskies University of Miami Hurricanes.