COLLEGE

North Carolina State 79, Oakland 73, OT

Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) hits a 3-point shot during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 23, 2024. North Carolina State won the game, 79-73 in overtime.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) hits a 3-point shot during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 23, 2024. North Carolina State won the game, 79-73 in overtime.
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North Carolina State's Mohamed Diarra (23) shoots against Oakland's Chris Conway during the first half.
North Carolina State's Mohamed Diarra (23) shoots against Oakland's Chris Conway during the first half.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) celebrates after shooting a 3-point shot during the first half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) celebrates after shooting a 3-point shot during the first half.
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North Carolina State's Ben Middlebrooks (34) shoots against Oakland's Chris Conway (2) during the first half.
North Carolina State's Ben Middlebrooks (34) shoots against Oakland's Chris Conway (2) during the first half.
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North Carolina State's Michael O'Connell, right, and Oakland's Isaiah Jones (7) scramble for a loose ball during the first half.
North Carolina State's Michael O'Connell, right, and Oakland's Isaiah Jones (7) scramble for a loose ball during the first half.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke shoots a 3-point shot during the first half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke shoots a 3-point shot during the first half.
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Oakland's Trey Townsend (4) drives to the basket with North Carolina State's Mohamed Diarra defending during the first half.
Oakland's Trey Townsend (4) drives to the basket with North Carolina State's Mohamed Diarra defending during the first half.
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North Carolina State's DJ Burns, Jr. (30) shoots over Oakland's Chris Conway during the first half.
North Carolina State's DJ Burns, Jr. (30) shoots over Oakland's Chris Conway during the first half.
Matt Freed, AP