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NC State's Epic Journey to the Final Four: Records Broken and Dreams Achieved

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Find out how NC State defied the odds and made it to the Final Four in style!

North Carolina State University's basketball team has made history by advancing to their first Final Four since 1983. Led by the outstanding performances of DJ Burns Jr. and DJ Horne, the 11th-seeded Wolfpack showcased their skills to secure victories against formidable opponents like Duke and Texas. Burns' season-high 29 points and Horne's 20 points were pivotal in propelling NC State to this prestigious stage.

In a thrilling Elite Eight match, NC State defeated Duke 76-64, with Jared McCain scoring an impressive 32 points, matching Zion Williamson’s freshman scoring record in the NCAA tournament. Kyle Filipowski's contributions were also key to the team's success. The Wolfpack's remarkable journey to the Final Four has been marked by perseverance and exceptional gameplay.

Aziaha James emerged as a star player for NC State, with her stellar performance being a cornerstone of the team's victories. Her crucial role in the games against Texas and Duke solidified her reputation as a key player in NC State's historic run. The Wolfpack's dedication and teamwork have been instrumental in their incredible success, earning them a well-deserved spot in the final stages of March Madness.

As NC State prepares to face No. 1 South Carolina in the national semifinals, the anticipation and excitement among fans are palpable. The team's resilience and skill have captivated basketball enthusiasts, making their Final Four appearance a truly remarkable achievement.

Interesting Fact: With their victory over Duke, NC State tied a record as the lowest seed to reach the Final Four.

Interesting Fact: Two years after facing Elite Eight devastation, Aziaha James' exceptional performance led NC State to their first Final Four since 1998.

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Burns helps NC State advance to first Final Four since 1983 with win ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Bruising big man DJ Burns Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, DJ Horne scored 20 and 11th-seeded North Carolina State reached its first Final Four in four ...

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Duke Falls to NC State, 76-64, in Elite Eight (GoDuke.com)

Jared McCain led all scorers with 32 points - matching Zion Williamson's Duke NCAA Tournament freshman scoring record - and Kyle Filipowski paced the team with ...

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NC State upsets Texas, advances to Final Four thanks to strong play ... (Yahoo Sports)

Aziaha James' performance was the backbone of NC State's win.

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When was last time NC State made Final Four? Elite Eight win ... (The Fayetteville Observer)

When was the last time NC State made the Final Four? With a win against Duke in the Elite Eight on Sunday, the Wolfpack made it as far as it has since 1983:

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March Madness Elite Eight: Listen to the NC State vs. Duke Game ... (SiriusXM Blog)

Sunday, March 31 at 5:05pm ET, the NC State Wolfpack faces off against the Duke Blue Devils in the final Elite Eight game of March Madness.

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NC State credits Aziaha James for dream run to Final Four. 'She is ... (Raleigh News & Observer)

With eight seconds left on the clock, Aziaha James jogged to the sidelines and was met by N.C. State coach Wes Moore, wrapped his arms around the junior and ...

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NC State vs. Duke score and live updates: Wolfpack beat Blue ... (The Athletic)

NC State, which had to win five games in five days in early March to merely qualify for the NCAA Tournament, tied a record as the lowest seed to reach the ...

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TEXIT: No. 4-seed Duke men's basketball collapses in second half ... (Duke Chronicle)

In the South Regional Final, No. 4-seed Duke came up short against No. 11-seed N.C. State 76-64. The Blue Devils shined again defensively, but were unable ...

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NC State guard Aziaha James makes second chance at Final Four ... (Cougar SportsWire)

Two years after Elite Eight devastation, Aziaha James nails seven 3-pointers as NC State advances to first Final Four since 1998.

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How NC State defeated Texas to advance to the Final Four (The Athletic)

The Wolfpack will play No. 1 South Carolina in the national semifinals. Sabreena Merchant, Grace Raynor and more.

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NC State upsets Texas to advance to women's Final Four (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Aziaha James made 7 3s with mismatched 3-point lines to lead No. 3 NC State over top-seeded Texas in the Elite Eight.

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'He's so skilled': Nuggets' Nikola Jokic shows love to NC State star ... (Sportsnet.ca)

If leading North Carolina State to a stunning win over Duke, and sending the school to its first Final Four appearance in four decades, wasn't enough to ...

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NC State, desperate for basketball success for so long, suddenly ... (Raleigh News & Observer)

The N.C. State Wolfpack beat the Duke Blue Devils 76-64 in the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament on Sunday to clinch a berth in the school's fourth Final Four.

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Women's Basketball's season ends in Elite Eight against NC State ... (TexasSports.com)

PORTLAND, Ore. — The No. 1 seed Texas women's basketball team had their season come to an end in the Elite Eight as they fell 76-66 against NC State on ...

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Nikola Jokic praises NC State's DJ Burns after Elite Eight win vs ... (The Fayetteville Observer)

Reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic praised NC State big man DJ Burns Sunday after the Wolfpack's Elite Eight win vs. Duke. Here's what he said:

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NC State women defeat Texas 76-66 at Moda Center, reach first ... (OPB News)

Aziaha James made a career-high seven 3-poiners and scored 27 points, and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its first trip to the Final Four of the ...

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NC State men's, women's basketball join list of both teams making ... (USA TODAY)

It's a good time to be a hoops player — and fan — at NC State. Basketball is thriving in Raleigh, North Carolina after both the NC State men's and women's ...

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N.C. State's wild ride hits the Final Four after a win over rival Duke (The Washington Post)

DJ Burns Jr. had a season-high 29 points as the No. 11 seed Wolfpack won its ninth in a row with a 76-64 victory over the fourth-seeded Blue Devils.

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Wolfpack Headed to the Final Four! - NC State University Athletics (NC State Athletics)

DALLAS – The NC State men's basketball team isn't done yet, as Kevin Keatts ' team is headed to the Final Four in Glendale, Az. The Wolfpack defeated se...

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Raleigh comes alive after N.C. State men and women win (Spectrum News)

Fans watched anxiously as the N.C. State women's then men's basketball teams sealed the deal for a trip to their respective Final Four. Before the women's team ...

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Pack Punches Ticket to First Final Four Since 1998 - NC State ... (NC State Athletics)

PORTLAND, Ore. – NC State women's basketball is headed to the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Final Four for just the second time in program history an.

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NCAA admits three-point line blunder as No. 3 NC State beats No. 1 ... (CNN)

NC State beat Texas 76-66 to advance to the women's Final Four despite the 3-point lines at Portland's Moda Center not being the same distance from the ...

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Men's NCAA Final Four is set with 11th seed N.C. State's shocking ... (NBC News)

The winners will head to the NCAA championship game, which is set for April 8, also at State Farm Stadium. Duke was favored to win Sunday's matchup by 6.5 ...

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Back to Arizona: DJ Horne helps lead NC State to Final Four after ... (Arizona Sports)

Former Arizona State guard DJ Horne is one of the leaders of NC State, the most surprising Final Four team that will play in Glendale.

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