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    Press Conference: Texas vs. NC State Postgame (2026 Men's First Four)

    Watch every 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament press conference live from the media room, before and after each game, including the First Four, first and second rounds, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four semifinals and national championship game. UD Arena - Dayton, OH

    TEX 68, NCST 66

    Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale: Best moments calling NCAA tournament First Four

    Check out some of the best banter and stories between basketball icons Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale. Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale were called on to announce the NCAA tournament's First Four in Dayton, Ohio, between Texas and NC State. Texas won on an exciting game-winning shot. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    TEX 68, NCST 66

    NC State Postgame Press Conference (2026 Men’s First Four)

    Watch every 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament press conference live from the media room, before and after each game, including the First Four, first and second rounds, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four semifinals and national championship game. UD Arena - Dayton, OH

    TEX 68, NCST 66

    Texas Postgame Press Conference (2026 Men’s First Four)

    Watch every 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament press conference live from the media room, before and after each game, including the First Four, first and second rounds, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four semifinals and national championship game. UD Arena - Dayton, OH

    TEX 68, NCST 66

    FULL FINISH: Texas hits game-winner to hold off NC State in First Four battle

    After NC State mounted a furious comeback to tie the game with seconds remaining, Texas' Tramon Mark hit a game-winner to send the Longhorns into the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament. Watch the full finish here. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    TEX 68, NCST 66

    Texas vs. NC State - First Four NCAA tournament extended highlights

    Watch the highlights from No. 11 Texas and No. 11 NC State’s matchup in the First Four of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    TEX 68, NCST 66

    Boise State vs. NC State Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball Highlights

    Boise State vs. NC State: The No. 23 NC State Wolfpack bounced back with an 81-70 win over the Boise State Broncos at the Southwest Maui Invitational. Darrion Williams led the Pack with 16 points on 7-13 shooting, including 2-5 from three-point range in the win. Terrance Arceneaux and Ven-Allen Lubin each scored 11 points and Paul McNeill Jr. added 10 points for Will Wade's club. As a team, the Wolfpack made 9-21 three-pointers and on defense held the Broncos to 34% shooting from the floor while forcing 15 turnovers that led to 24 points.

    NCST 81, BSU 70

    Seton Hall vs. NC State Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball Highlights

    Seton Hall vs. NC State: The No.23 Wolfpack suffered a tough defeat at the hands of Seton Hall in game 1 of the 2025 Maui Invitational, 85-74. Ven-Allen Lubin and Matt Able combined for 31 points with Lubin snagging 9 rebounds for the 'Pack. Darrion Williams added 12 points with 6 rebounds and Tre Holloman finished with 11 points.

    HALL 85, NCST 74

    Seton Hall vs. NC State Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball Highlights

    Seton Hall vs. NC State: The No.23 Wolfpack suffered a tough defeat at the hands of Seton Hall in game 1 of the 2025 Maui Invitational, 85-74. Ven-Allen Lubin and Matt Able combined for 31 points with Lubin snagging 9 rebounds for the 'Pack. Darrion Williams added 12 points with 6 rebounds and Tre Holloman finished with 11 points.

    HALL 85, NCST 74

    Press Conference: Purdue vs. NC State Postgame - 2024 NCAA Tournament

    Watch full press conferences from the men’s and women’s 2024 NCAA Tournament, as well as highlights, game recaps and much more from March Madness.

    NCST 50, PUR 63

    Purdue vs. NC State - Final Four NCAA tournament extended highlights

    Purdue defeated NC State 63-50 to advance to the 2024 NCAA March Madness championship game. The Boilermakers were led by a 20 point, 12 rebound performance from Zach Edey. Watch the full game highlights here. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    NCST 50, PUR 63

    Purdue advances to first title game since 1969 with Final Four win over NC State

    Watch the final seconds from Purdue's Final Four win over NC State, 63-50, to advance to its first national championship game since 1969. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    NCST 50, PUR 63

    Zach Edey remains unstoppable in Purdue's Final Four win

    Zach Edey has been a force to be reckoned with during Purdue's redemption tour, scoring 20 in the Boilermakers' Final Four win over NC State. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    NCST 50, PUR 63

    Kevin Keatts says NC State's matchup with Purdue is 'pay-per-view'

    NC State head coach Kevin Keatts brings his fan-favorite wolfpack squad to Phoenix to play their biggest challenge yet in Purdue. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    NCST 50, PUR 63

    'It's meant everything to me.': Jared McCain after Duke's Elite Eight loss #marchmadness

    Hear from Duke standout Jared McCain after the Blue Devils came up short again NC State in the Elite Eight. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.

    NCST 76, DUKE 64

    NC State Case Shows Black Assistant Coaches Still Pay the Heaviest Price

    Significant penalties were assessed to former head coach Mark Gottfried and former assistant coach Orlando Early.

    NC State Men's Basketball Program Avoids Postseason Ban in NCAA's Independent Resolution Panel Decision

    NC State's men's basketball program avoided a postseason ban and its former coach was given a one-year show-cause penalty.View the original article to see embedded media.NC State's men's basketball program avoided a postseason ban on Monday following an investigation into a former assistant coach helping facilitate money from Adidas to a prospect's family.Instead, the Wolfpack were given a one-year of probation and former coach Mark Gottfried was given a one-year show-cause order. Former assistant coach Orlando Early was given a six-year show-cause order.Monday's ruling was issued by the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP), a unit the NCAA created to handle complex cases."The NC State men’s basketball program provided numerous impermissible entertainment and recruiting benefits that resulted in various violations related to recruiting inducements, extra benefits, head coach’s responsibility, unethical conduct and the monitoring of the men’s basketball office pass list," the IARP wrote in its release.As part of its process, the decision of the IARP is final and there can be no appeals. Per ESPN, five other cases, involving Arizona, Kansas, Louisville, LSU and Memphis, are being looked at by the IARP.In July of 2019, NC State received the NCAA's notice of allegations related to the recruit of guard Dennis Smith Jr., who played one year with the Wolfpack and is now with Trail Blazers. The case arose from an allegation that Early helped facilitate a $40,000 payment from former Adidas consultant, based on the idea that he would deliver the money to the family of Smith to ensure his continued commitment to NC State. Per the IARP, NC State also has to pay a $5,000 fine, sustain limited scholarship losses for this season and 2022–23 and some additional recruiting limitations.

    NC State loses NCAA appeal for Beverly's eligibility

    The NCAA has denied North Carolina State's appeal for immediate eligibility for freshman guard Braxton Beverly.

    Odds

    FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2017, file photo, North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C. Keatts is eager to see what his Wolfpack players have learned as they prepare for his debut on the sideline Friday against VMI. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)