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North Carolina State

03-18 09:29

66 - 68

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The University of Texas edged out North Carolina State 68-66 in a thrilling National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball game on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This tightly contested matchup, likely part of a postseason tournament, was decided by a clutch basket in the final seconds, sending Texas to the next round. The match process was a defensive struggle early, with both teams shooting a low percentage in a physical first half. North Carolina State managed to build a small lead by controlling the paint, but Texas stayed within striking distance through perimeter shooting. The second half saw multiple lead changes, with neither team able to establish more than a five-point advantage. With the score tied in the final minute, Texas executed a well-designed play out of a timeout, resulting in a driving layup with under three seconds remaining to take the lead; NC State's desperation heave at the buzzer fell short. Key incidents included a controversial charging call against NC State with two minutes left that shifted possession and a redemption performance from a Texas guard who had struggled earlier but hit a critical three-pointer to tie the game late. The victory advanced Texas in the tournament bracket, keeping their championship hopes alive, while the loss ended a memorable season for North Carolina State. The Texas head coach commended his team's poise, saying, "In these moments, you have to trust your preparation, and our guys made a winning play." The NC State coach reflected, "It's a tough way to end, but I'm proud of our fight. We just came up one possession short." The lineups featured the standout players from both programs competing at a high level in a classic NCAA tournament atmosphere.

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The North Carolina State vs University of Texas fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for North Carolina State vs University of Texas on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 18, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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