Avast ye scurvy dogs! NC State be sailin' to the Elite 8 after bein' Marquette! Cinderella story be alive!
2024-03-29
Arr matey, the NC State buccaneers be sailin' in the treacherous ACC waters, yet still be pullin' off a Cinderella tale as an eleventh seed. Aye, they may be no Blackbeard, but they be holdin' their own on the court.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! In this year's NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, the North Carolina State Wolfpack be keepin' the magic alive like true pirates of the sea.The No. 11 Wolfpack be takin' down the second-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles in a 67-58 victory that sends 'em to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986. They had to fight like true warriors in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament just to get a spot in the big dance.Now, NC State be on an eight-game winning streak, showin' no fear and no mercy to their opponents. "It’s magical," says NC State's DJ Horne, "but we knew we were a good team from the start. We just had to lock in and play our roles, and now be the perfect time to do so."The Wolfpack be awaitin' the winner of the showdown between top-seeded Houston or No. 4 seed Duke to fight for a spot in the Final Four. The last time they reached that far, they had to win the ACC Tournament and pull off a legendary upset.The Marquette Golden Eagles be left walkin' the plank after a dismal shooting performance, while NC State's coach be proud of his team's defensive prowess. Even the opposing coach lamented the loss, knowin' there be no tomorrow for his team.But fear not, mateys, for the Wolfpack be sailin' strong towards glory in the NCAA tournament, and we'll be watchin' their journey with bated breath!