NC State Defeats Oakland in Second-Round NCAA Tournament Thriller
Published: 24 March 2024 at 03:36
Basketball
In a second-round NCAA tournament game, 11th-seeded NC State defeated 14th-seeded Oakland 79-73 in overtime, advancing to the Sweet 16 as the first double-digit seed to do so this year. Led by senior center DJ Burns Jr., NC State\'s victory was fueled by a strong performance from Burns, who contributed 24 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with Oakland making a late push in regulation before NC State took control in overtime, sealing their win with a 9-0 run. Burns showcased his dominance in the post and facilitated key plays for the Wolfpack.
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