N.C. State Defies Odds, Advances to Sweet 16 After ACC Tournament Triumph

N.C. State’s remarkable run continues as they advance to the Sweet 16, defying expectations after winning the ACC tournament as a 10th seed. In an overtime thriller against No. 14 Oakland, the Wolfpack secured a 79-73 victory fueled by clutch plays from Michael O’Connell and DJ Burns Jr.

Despite a close contest, N.C. State’s resilience prevailed with balanced scoring from all starters and a dominant performance on the boards. Their impressive streak of seven wins in 12 days underscores their determination and tenacity.

Now, they await the outcome of the matchup between No. 2 Marquette and No. 10 Colorado in the South region.