Texas Stuns NC State in NCAA Tournament

Texas Stuns North Carolina State in NCAA Tournament Thriller: Tramon Marks Game-Winning Jumper Secures Upset Victory

In a nail-biting First Four matchup, Texas emerged victorious against North Carolina State, securing a 68-66 win with just 1.1 seconds left on the clock. Tramon Marks clutch jumper from 19 feet out sealed the deal, sending the Longhorns into the main bracket as the number eleven seed in the West Region.

Both teams entered the game on a losing streak, but Texas managed to build a solid lead late in the second half, up nine with under three minutes left. However, the Wolfpack mounted a furious comeback, tying it at 66 with free throws.

Mark led Texas with 17 points, while Matas Vokietaitis added 15 and Dailyn Swain chipped in 13. Chendall Weaver grabbed a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in his first career start. For North Carolina State, Darrion Williams topped the scoring with 21 points.

This marks the second time these schools met this season, with Texas winning the previous high-scoring battle in November. Coach Sean Miller now takes his third program to the big dance, facing a tough challenge next against number six seed BYU on Thursday night in Portland, Oregon.

The Longhorns look poised to build momentum from this grinder, setting up what should be another intense matchup out west.

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