North Carolina State's forward, DJ Burns Jr., showcased his resilience and determination as he led the Wolfpack to a thrilling 79-73 overtime victory against Oakland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Burns, a 6-foot-9, 275-pound powerhouse, dominated the paint with 24 points, including a crucial putback that sparked a game-changing 9-0 run in overtime.
The Wolfpack, seeded 11th, secured their spot in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2015 by overcoming the 14th-seeded Golden Grizzlies. N.C. State will now face either Marquette or Colorado in the South Region semifinals in Dallas next Friday.
