Texas (+12.8 scoring margin) played NC State (+15.7 scoring margin). The projected total was 153 points; the actual total was 134. Texas held statistical advantages in 4 of 5 key categories.
Texas defeated NC State 68-66 in a closely contested game.
Same-seed matchup — no historical upset rate applies
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