CBB 5*
(NCAAB) North Carolina State vs. Marquette, 03/29/2024 7:09 PM, Score: 67 - 58
Point Spread: -7.00 | -109.00 Marquette (Home)
Result: Loss
NC State vs. Marquette 7:09 PM ET
Game# 643-644
Play On: Marquette -7.0

NC State is 7-0 SU in their last 7 and that includes winning 5 times as an underdog. Yet here they are as a sizable underdog in the Sweet 16. Truth be told, the Wolfpack caught a luck break in the Round of 32 while facing #14 seed Oakland who upset Kentucky in 1st round action. Even then, they barely escaped with a 6-point win in overtime. However, I firmly believe their Cinderella run ends right here and in a decisive manner. Tyler Kolek returned to the lineup for the NCAA Tournament and teaks what is a very good team without him to a great team with him. During the first 2 rounds of the NCAA Tournament Kolek has averaged 19.5 points scored, 11.0 assists, and 5.5 rebound per game in wins over Western Kentucky and Colorado. Give me Marquette minus points.