N.C. State Wolfpack: March Madness Hopes Despite Late Slide

0:00On March 15th, here's the latest out of Durham. NC State Wolfpack lost a Virginia 81-74 on the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. It marked their third defeat to the Cavaliers this season and fifth loss in the last six games. Despite the skid, Bracket experts see the pack punching a ticket to the NCAA Tournament as a 9-11 seed. Projections vary on their spot, with some sending them to Oklahoma City or Buffalo for the first weekend. The team's strong resume, including 11-quad-1 and quad-2 wins, top 40 in ET in Kenpom rankings, plus an ACC Tournament victory, gives them an edge over bubble teams. Players showed mixed emotions after the game, with senior guard Quater Copeland looking downcast amid Louisville celebration nearby. Seniors like Copeland and Ford Ben Allen Lubin stressed cherishing team moments with fans, band and cheerleaders, knowing these could be there. Last, the late slide has frustrated supporters and the squad, especially after letting winnable

1:04game slip. Coach Will Wade called out inconsistent effort as the main problem, saying it's hard to fix details without full buy-in from players. Now, the Wolfpack is focusing on film study, self-improvement and staying connected during this wait. Freshman and sophomores alike feel confident in their group and staff to turn things around for one last ride in March Madness. This story is made possible by a sponsor. See the episode description. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com