N.C. State has made it to the Elite Eight for the first time in 35 years after defeating Marquette 67-58 in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack, seeded 11th in the South Region, is now poised to make a second championship run, much like they did in 1983. DJ Horne led the way with 19 points, Casey Morsell contributed 15 points, and Mohamed Diarra recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds.
This game took place on the 50th anniversary of N.C. State’s first national championship in 1974 when they defeated Marquette for the title. The Wolfpack is now set to face either No. 1 seed Houston or No. 4 seed Duke in the Elite Eight as they continue their quest for the Final Four.
The team has shown resilience and determination throughout the tournament, just as they did when they won the ACC Tournament and went on to secure the national title four decades ago. This achievement represents another milestone in their remarkable tournament run as they look to make history once again by reaching the Final Four.
Marquette struggled with their shots, particularly from the three-point range, which ultimately led to their defeat despite strong performances from Kam Jones and Tyler Kolek. N.C. State’s victory over Marquette represents another significant achievement for a team that has already won eight straight games, including a crucial victory in the ACC Tournament that secured their spot in March Madness.
With this win under their belts, N