In the most recent update, Oakland basketball faced battle against North Carolina State in a highly anticipated game. The game was intensely competitive, with both teams demonstrating skill and drive. Despite a valiant attempt, Oakland was narrowly defeated, with NC State winning a thrilling victory.
(Carshila, Detroit) – On Saturday, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team will play the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the second round of the NCAA Tournament’s South region.
The Golden Grizzlies (24-11) are the No. 14 seed and will play the No. 11 NC State Wolfpack (23-14) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Oakland defeated No. 3 seed Kentucky 80-76 in the first round on Thursday night, thanks to Jack Gohlke’s 32 points and 10 three-pointers. Trey Townsend, the Horizon League Player of the Year, scored 17 points in the win. DQ Cole hit a corner three with 28 seconds left to give the Golden Grizzlies a four-point advantage.
When is the Oakland-NC State game?
Saturday’s second-round game in Pittsburgh begins at 7:10 p.m. ET.
How to watch the Oakland-NC State game
Saturday’s game will air at 7:10 p.m. ET on TBS and truTV.
Where is the Oakland-NC State game being played?
Saturday’s game will take place at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Who is Jack Gohlke, Oakland’s breakout basketball star?
Jack Gohlke became an overnight sensation after scoring 10 3-pointers in Oakland’s 80-76 victory over Kentucky on Thursday night. He made seven 3-pointers in the first half alone, falling one shy of the NCAA record of 11 set by Loyola Marymount’s Jeff Fryer in 1990.
Gohlke made ten three-pointers in Oakland’s 107-59 victory over IUPUI on February 17.
How far has Oakland advanced in March Madness?
Oakland is making its fourth NCAA Tournament participation, the first since 2010 and 2011. Oakland is making their first NCAA Tournament participation since joining the Horizon League. Previously, Oakland competed in the Summit League.
Players to watch from Oakland and NC State
Trey Townsend, the Horizon League’s Player of the Year, leads the Grizzlies with 16.9 points per game. He is one of four Oakland players averaging double digits.
NC State senior guard DJ Horne leads the Wolfpack in scoring with 16.9 points per game, one of four players averaging double digits.
