OSU vs Davidson: NIT Showdown in Stillwater

0:00On March 17th, NC State Men's basketball team made a quick trip to Dayton after learning their tournament spot just over 24 hours ago. They're set to face the Texas Longhorns on opening night of the NCAA men's tournament in the first four match-up. The Wolfpack struggled late in the regular season, dropping five of their final six games, but they bring plenty of experience to the court. Veterans like Quater Copeland, Ven Allen Lubin, and Darian Williams have deep tournament runs from previous programs. These players shared their thoughts ahead of practice, highlighting how past March-Manus games held calm the nerves and build intensity. They see the rematch with Texas, whom they faced earlier this season as a chance to fix past mistakes and capitalize on scouting. Emotions ran high when their name was called on selection. Sunday gratitude mixed with determination to turn things around despite the rough finish. They're focused on team unity, physical play, and learning from losses to make a run.

1:00With trust in their coaches' plans and each other's skills, NC State heads into Tuesday night's game, ready to prove their bill for the stage, and chase more tournament magic.