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NCAA First Four: Texas and NC State Clash
17 Mar
Summary
- Texas and NC State are set to play in the First Four.
- The winner advances to face BYU as the 11th seed.
- Both teams are on a five-game losing streak.
The Texas Longhorns and North Carolina State Wolfpack are scheduled to clash in a pivotal First Four game on Tuesday night. This matchup will determine the 11th seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The victor will advance to face the sixth-seeded BYU Cougars on Thursday.
Both teams are entering this crucial contest with significant losing streaks. Texas lost its last game 76-66 to Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament, and NC State fell 81-74 to Virginia in the ACC Tournament. Each team has lost five of its last six games.
The game is set to tip off at 9:15 p.m. ET from UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Texas holds a 4-2 advantage in the all-time series. Currently, Texas is a 1.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 158.5 points.
