NC State’s Cinderella Run Continues with Overtime Victory Against Virginia
NC State basketball continued its remarkable run in the ACC men’s basketball tournament with a thrilling overtime victory against No. 3 seed Virginia. The Wolfpack, coming off stunning wins against Duke and Clemson, managed to outlast the Cavaliers 73-65 in a hard-fought battle.
In a dramatic final minute of the game, NC State’s Michael O’Connell hit a clutch 3-pointer to tie the score and force overtime. The Wolfpack then dominated in the extra period, outscoring Virginia 15-7 to secure the win.
This unexpected run comes after NC State finished the regular season with a disappointing 4-10 record, making their tournament success all the more impressive. With a potential bid-thief scenario in play, the Wolfpack now have a chance to capture a spot in March Madness with a five-wins-in-five-nights run.
Next up for NC State is a showdown with top seed UNC in the tournament final. Despite being the underdog, the Wolfpack are determined to continue their improbable journey and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with. UNC, having defeated NC State in both regular-season matchups, will provide a tough test for the resilient Wolfpack.
As NC State looks to keep their momentum going, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting championship game. Stay tuned to see if the Wolfpack can defy the odds once again and secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.
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