NC State And Colorado State Are Matching Up In The Quarterfinals Of The National Invitational Tournament

NC State who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and a three seed in the National Invitational Tournament and Colorado State who is a member of the Mountain West Conference and a number one seed are matching up in the quarterfinals of the National Invitational Tournament tonight.

Where?

Frisco Texas!

Why?

Because both teams advanced to the quarterfinal round with victories.

NC State advanced with a 78-61 win over Davidson on Thursday March 18, 2021!

Why?

NC State shot 58.8 percent from the field.

D.J. Funderburk led the Pack with 21 points and seven rebounds while redshirt sophomore forward Manny Bates had 14 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting and a game-high eight rebounds. Junior forward Jericole Hellems also made it to double figures, recording 13 points.”according to an article on gopack.com”

Funderburk and Bates finished the game a combined 15-of-17 shooting from the field as the Pack dominated down low, outscoring Davidson, 38-26, in the paint.according to an article on gopack.com”

And Colorado State advanced to the quarterfinal round of the National Invitational Tournament on Friday March 19, 2021!

Why?

Because they topped Buffalo by a score of 75-73!

Why?

Sophomore guard Isaiah Stevens' highly-contested driving layup with 1.2 seconds to play lifted No. 1 seed Colorado State to a dramatic 75-73 win over No .4 seed Buffalo in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament. “according to an article on csurams.com”

Tipoff is set for 7:00pm from Comerica Arena!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN!