In a stunning turn of events, the North Carolina State Wolfpack emerged victorious in the ACC tournament with a hard-fought 84-76 victory over powerhouse North Carolina. Seeded No. 10 in the tournament, the Wolfpack faced an uphill battle, needing to win five games in five days.
Led by the veteran presence of fifth-year guards Casey Morsell and DJ Horne, NC State claimed their first ACC tournament championship since 1987. Head coach Kevin Keatts even instructed his players to bring lucky charms on the trip to Washington, a move that seemed to pay off as they went on a remarkable run.
The Wolfpack’s journey to the title started with key victories over Louisville and Syracuse, before culminating in thrilling wins over Duke and Virginia. Playing five games in five days, including defeating bluebloods Duke and North Carolina, NC State’s triumph has injected chaos into the NCAA Tournament field less than 24 hours before Selection Sunday.
With their ACC title secured, the Wolfpack are expected to join North Carolina, Duke, and Clemson as ACC teams in the NCAA Tournament. Already looking ahead to making a deep run in the tournament, NC State’s players are full of confidence and determination.
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