NC State basketball vs Purdue live score highlights from Final Four

can the wolfpack's first final four appearance since 1983 end in Victory today we're diving into the Clash of Titans that took place on the hardwood of State Farm stadium in Glendale Arizona on one side we had the NC State wolf pack the ACC tournament champions hungry for victory on the other the formidable Padu boiler makers with an impressive 34 wins and only four losses eyeing the national championship the game kicked off with a fierce battle the first half saw Padu taking a lead of six points with the scoreboard reading 35 to 29 the star of the half was Padu Zack Ed who showcased his skills proving why he's considered a key player Lance Jones also made notable contributions bolstering puu's strong start but the wolf pack were not ready to back down despite facing challenges with offensive rebounds and foul trouble they put up a spirited fight DJ horn in his final game for NC State was a Beacon of Hope scoring 20 points however the game took a turn for the wolf pack when Michael oconnell suffered a hamstring injury this put a damper on their comeback hopes and Padu seized the opportunity to maintain their lead in the second half the final whistle blew marking the end of the wolfpack's March Madness run the scoreboard read 63 to 50 in favor of Padu the boiler makers victory was a testament to their tenacity and skill and they now look ahead to either Yukon or Alabama in the National championship game in conclusion despite a valiant effort from the NC State wolf pack the Padu boiler makers triumphed a combination of strong performances from key players and taking advantage of opportunities led to their success the wolfpack's journey may have ended but their Spirit remains unbroken and they will undoubtedly return stronger in the next season