In a thrilling weekend of NCAA basketball action, the Final Four matchup for the men’s tournament has been set. No. 1 Purdue and No. 11 North Carolina State have secured their spots after impressive victories in the Elite Eight.
North Carolina State continued their remarkable underdog story with a 76-64 upset win over No. 4 Duke. Led by forward DJ Burns, who put up an impressive 29 points and 4 rebounds, the Wolfpack have now won nine straight games. This marks their first Final Four appearance since 1983 when they claimed their second national championship.
What makes NC State’s journey even more special is that their women’s team has also advanced to the Final Four, making them the first Division I program since 2017 to accomplish this feat. On the other side, Purdue cemented their place in the Final Four by defeating No. 2 Tennessee 72-66, with standout player Zach Edey dominating the court with an incredible 40 points and 16 rebounds.
The Final Four matchups are set to begin on April 6, with Purdue facing off against North Carolina State and UConn taking on Alabama in the other game. Basketball fans can expect an intense battle as these teams fight for a spot in the men’s national championship game scheduled for April 8.
As the excitement continues to build, all eyes will be on the Final Four showdowns as the teams look to etch their names in NCAA basketball history. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights as we inch closer to crowning a new champion.
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