Photos: NC State defeats Oakland in OT in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Kaitlin McKeown
The NC State Wolfpack defeated the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 79-73 in overtime in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Saturday night, March 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh.
This will be the first Sweet 16 appearance for the Wolfpack since 2015. NC State has won seven games in 12 days.
Check back after the game for more photos from staff photojournalist Kaitlin McKeown.
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