N.C. State Secures ACC Tournament Win, Boosts NCAA Hopes

0:00Here's more Durham news for March 11th. NC State grabbed a crucial win in the ACC tournament, beating Pittsburgh 98-88. The seven-seated Wolfpack shot lights out to secure the victory against the 15th seed in Charlotte. This keeps their NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 20-win record. Coming off a one-and-six skid in their last seven games, the Wolfpack desperately needed this boost. Their metrics look solid overall, but they've struggled in closed contests, going two and five in one possession games. Coach Will Wade called it a must-win to avoid real trouble for Selection Sunday. Players stepped up big time, with senior guard Quadar Copeland leading with 24 points and eight assists. The team rallied from an early free-point barrage by Pitt, tying it at halftime before pulling ahead in the second half for a double-digit lead most of the way. Fans and analysts now see NC State as a likely at large bid, possibly earning a number 10 seed and dodging the first four.

1:00This win erases some doubt after recent losses, including blowouts to top teams. Next up, they face second-seated Virginia in the quarter finals Thursday. The Cavaliers dominated them twice this season by 15 and 29 points, so it'll be a tall order. But the Wolfpack heads in with momentum. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.