South Dakota State University (SDSU), earning a 15th seed, is set to compete against the 2nd-seeded Iowa State in the opening round of the NCAA Division

South Dakota State University (SDSU), earning a 15th seed, is set to compete against the 2nd-seeded Iowa State in the opening round of the NCAA Division

I Men’s Basketball Championship in Omaha. The announcement was made during the Selection Show broadcasted by CBS. The matchup is scheduled in the East Region bracket, with the game taking place at Omaha’s CHI Health Center. The tipoff is planned for 6:35 p.m. CT on Thursday.

The game will be broadcast on truTV, with additional coverage from local radio via the Jackrabbit Sports Network and national coverage by Westwood One. The teams have a history, having met seven times before, with Iowa State leading 5-2. However, SDSU has claimed victory in their last two encounters.

Iowa State has demonstrated strong performance this season with a 27-7 record and a notable victory in the Big 12 Championship. On the other hand, SDSU has a 22-12 record, having secured the regular season title in The Summit League and triumphed in the conference tournament. This will mark SDSU’s seventh appearance in the NCAA tournament, where they’ll aim to continue their successful streak against the Cyclones.

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In a remarkable display of resilience, the 10th-seeded North Carolina State men’s basketball team etched its name in the annals of ACC tournament history by defeating the top-seeded North Carolina 84-76, claiming the ACC tournament championship at the Capital One Arena.

Key players DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. were instrumental in this historic victory, with Horne scoring 29 points and Burns, the tournament MVP, contributing 20 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. This victory marks N.C. State’s first ACC title since 1987, breaking a long drought and securing an automatic NCAA tournament spot. Despite a strong performance from North Carolina’s RJ Davis, who scored 30 points, N.C. State’s determined effort over five consecutive days propelled them to a memorable tournament win.