
"NC State Prevails in OT Thriller to Secure Sweet 16 Spot Over Oakland"
DJ Burns Jr. scores 24 points to lead N.C. State to a 79-73 overtime victory over Oakland, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2015. The Wolfpack will face either Marquette or Colorado in the South Region semifinals. Despite being on the outside of the tournament bubble two weeks ago, N.C. State's impressive run continues, with Burns and all five starters contributing to the win. Oakland's Trey Townsend's 30 points and 13 rebounds weren't enough to propel the Golden Grizzlies to victory, as N.C. State's defense held strong in the crucial moments.







