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New York Post
24 Mar 2024


NextImg:North Carolina State slips past Cinderella Oakand in OT thriller

The Cinderella Oakland Golden Grizzlies put up a big fight, but they’re not going to be headed to the Sweet 16.

DJ Burns led No. 11-seed North Carolina State to a 79-73 overtime victory over 14th-seeded Oakland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

It’s the first time in nine years that North Carolina State, who outscored Oakland 13-7 in the overtime, has reached the Sweet 16.

DJ Burns, who scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, goes up for a shot as Jack Gohlke (left) and Chris Conway defend during North Carolina State’s 79-73 OT win over Oakland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Oakland, who pulled of a massive upset of third-seeded Kentucky, were led by Trey Townsend who scored 30 points.

Oakland sharpshooter Jack Gohlke, who scored a career-high 32 points on 10 3-pointers in its first-round win over the Wildcats, scored 22 points in defeat.

Jack Gohle, who scored 22 points, celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during Oakland's loss.
Jack Gohle, who scored 22 points, celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during Oakland’s loss. AP

He had six 3-pointers.