NC State Basketball's First Four Showdown

0:00On March 17th, NC State Basketball punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament after raving up the season at 20 wins and 13 losses overall, including 10 and 8 in conference play. It's the first year under new head coach Will Wade and the Wolf Pack snacked an 11-seed. They'll head to Dayton, Ohio for the first four matchup against Texas. This comes right after this election show on Sunday night, keeping their postseason dreams alive despite a middling regular season finish. The first four format means a winner-go-home battle early on, with the winner advancing to face a higher seed in the main bracket. Fans are buzzing with cautious optimism, knowing the team's solid play under Wade has them competitive but facing a tough Texas squad known for strong, defense. Making the tournament at all, boosts morale after some ups and downs in Atlanta Co's conference action. No major injuries reported heading into the game and scouts highlight NC State's balance scoring as a key edge if they control the pace. The matchup tips

1:00off soon in Dayton, setting the stage for a potential deep run. Expect the gritty fight under the lights with both teams hungry to prove themselves. NC State has the tools to extend its season if they execute from. The jump?