Washington, D.C. – The North Carolina State men’s basketball team continues their remarkable run in the ACC tournament, securing their fourth consecutive victory in four nights. Following an upset win over No. 2 seed Duke in the quarterfinals, the 10th-seeded Wolfpack pulled off an overtime victory against No. 3 seed Virginia, with a final score of 73-65. NC State now advances to face top seed UNC in the tournament final.
In a thrilling game against Virginia, NC State found themselves trailing by six points with less than a minute left. However, a sequence of events, including an ill-advised foul by Ryan Dunn and a clutch shot by Michael O’Connell, propelled the Wolfpack into overtime. NC State then outscored Virginia 15-7 in the extra period to secure the win.
The Wolfpack’s unexpected success in the tournament comes after a regular season plagued by losses. Despite finishing on a 4-10 skid, NC State has managed to string together an impressive series of victories, setting themselves up for a potential bid thief scenario in the March Madness picture.
Looking ahead, NC State faces a tough challenge in UNC, a team that has defeated them in both regular-season matchups. While the Tar Heels have the opportunity to solidify a No. 1 seed with a victory, the Wolfpack are determined to continue their unlikely journey with an eye on upsetting their rivals in the final.