"Florida Atlantic advances to Final Four with thrilling win over Kansas State in March Madness"

. Florida Atlantic won a thrilling game over Kansas State to earn a spot in the March Madness Final Four.

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Kansas State's Markquis Nowell put on a remarkable effort, scoring 35 points, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

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Damon Morris of Florida Atlantic hit a game-winning three-pointer with just a few seconds remaining.

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Florida Atlantic won 102–99 in the final score.

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C.J. Nelson of Florida Atlantic led the squad in scoring with 28 points. Kansas State squandered their final opportunity to tie the game in the final seconds.

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The United Center in Chicago was crowded with spectators for the game.

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In the following round of the tournament, the team will play Duke.

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With underdog teams like Florida Atlantic making unexpected runs, March Madness is still a wildly unpredictable and thrilling tournament.

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