In a stunning turn of events, the Final Four teams for both the men’s and women’s divisions of the NCAA basketball tournament have been decided. No. 1 Purdue and No. 11 North Carolina State emerged victorious on Sunday to secure their spots in the highly anticipated Final Four games.
North Carolina State pulled off a major upset by defeating No. 4 Duke with a score of 76-64. Forward DJ Burns led the charge for the Wolfpack with an impressive 29 points and four rebounds, propelling his team to their first Final Four appearance since 1983. In a similar fashion, the women’s basketball team from North Carolina State also clinched their spot in the Final Four, adding to the excitement for fans of the Wolfpack.
On the men’s side, Purdue secured their place in the Final Four by defeating No. 2 Tennessee with a score of 72-66. Star player Zach Edey put on a show with an outstanding performance, scoring 40 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Edey credited the team’s collective effort for their success in reaching their first Final Four since 1980.
The Final Four games are set to kick off on April 6th, with Purdue facing off against North Carolina State in what promises to be an intense matchup. No. 1 UConn and No. 4 Alabama will also battle it out in the other Final Four game from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
As the anticipation builds for the Final Four games, basketball fans eagerly await the men’s national championship game scheduled for April 8th. With standout performances and unexpected upsets, this year’s tournament has already proven to be one for the books. Stay tuned for more nail-biting action as the teams vie for the coveted championship title.
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