Texas Edges NC State in Thriller

0:00On March 18, Texas has doubt North Carolina State in a nail-biter, winning 68-66. The Long Horns, with a 19-14 record and 9-9 in the SEC, held off the Wolfpack, who finished 20-14 overall, and 10-8 in the ACC. It was a defensive battle from the start, with the lead changing hands three times in the score tied once. The first half stayed tight as Texas took a slim one-point lead at 30-29, and the second half, both teams ramped up, but Texas pulled ahead with 38 points to NC State's 37. Free throws proved crucial, with Texas sinking 21-29 for 72 percent. Standout performances drove the outcome. For Texas, Tramon marked lead with 17 points. Modus Volkieta-Itis added 15, and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Dalyne Swain chipped in 13. Dalyne's Dary and Williams topped all scores with 21, and Quadar Copeland had 16, but their bench only managed four points.

1:01Texas dominated the boards, with a 45-33 rebound advantage, turning second chance points into 13. They shot 37 percent from the field, but struggled from 3 at 29 percent, while NC State hit 39 percent overall, and nearly 40 from deep. This close victory keeps Texas pushing forward in the postseason, showcasing their grit and the game decided by just two points.