In a thrilling overtime showdown, the North Carolina State Wolfpack secured a 73-65 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Tournament semifinals. The game was filled with excitement and tension as Michael O’Connell hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force the extra period and keep the Wolfpack’s hopes of advancing to the NCAA Tournament alive.
Despite being the 10th seed in the tournament, North Carolina State is now just one win away from completing a remarkable five-wins-in-five-days run for the ACC’s automatic bid. D.J. Burns Jr. played a key role in the victory, delivering a dominant performance in overtime with seven points and finishing the game with a total of 19 points.
Next up for the Wolfpack is a showdown with top-seeded North Carolina in the tournament championship, where they will be looking to secure their first ACC title since 1987. Virginia’s chances were hampered by poor free throw shooting down the stretch, allowing N.C. State to mount a comeback and eventually emerge victorious in overtime.
This dramatic win will surely go down in history as an epic escape for the Wolfpack, who are now on the brink of clinching a coveted ACC title. Stay tuned to see if North Carolina State can pull off another upset and capture the championship crown.
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