(11) NC STATE KEEPS ON DANCING 🕺 The Wolfpack take down (2) Marquette 67-58 to reach the Elite 8! #MarchMadness
@MarchMadnessMBB NCST definitely the surprise team of the tournament.
In a stunning upset, the NC State Wolfpack defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 67-58 in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. NC State's DJ Horne led the charge with 19 points, while Mohamed Diarra dominated the boards with 15 rebounds. The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start, with both teams trading baskets and leads throughout the first half. NC State's defense managed to contain Marquette's star guard, Tyler Kolek, holding him to just 12 points on the night. In the second half, NC State began to pull away, thanks in large part to Horne's hot shooting. The Wolfpack's lead grew to double digits with just under five minutes remaining, and they never looked back. Marquette made a late push to try to get back in the game, but NC State's defense held strong, and the Wolfpack emerged victorious. With the win, NC State advances to the Elite 8, where they will face the winner of the game between No. 1 seed Purdue and No. 5 seed Gonzaga.
@MarchMadnessMBB For the first time since 1986 The NCState Wolfpack will be playing in The Elite 8.
@MarchMadnessMBB Whew both men and women team have advanced. Ok NC state
@MarchMadnessMBB Zach Randolph watching DJ Burns
@MarchMadnessMBB Haha laugh at Marquette
@MarchMadnessMBB What an awesome run NC State is on!