CBB Fans Upset as Oakland's Cinderella Run Ends with NC State Loss in March Madness | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Daniel Foster It was fun while it lasted.
Just two days after No. 14 seed Oakland shocked the world with an upset victory over No. 3 seed Kentucky, the Golden Grizzlies had a chance to knock down another power conference opponent in the second round.
Oakland held a lead within the final minute and forced overtime against ACC Champion-NC State, but a late charge in overtime from the Wolfpack helped it claim a 79-73 victory.
NC State Men's Basketball @PackMensBballHeart and Guts 🟰 SWEET Victory <a href="">
NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBBNC STATE WINS IT IN OT 🐺<a href="">#MarchMadness</a> <a href="">@PackMensBball</a> <a href="">
D.J. Burns Jr. led the Wolfpack in scoring with 24 points, while also adding 11 rebounds and four assists. Michael O'Connell had 12 points while D.J. Horne, Mohamed Diarra and Casey Morsell each had 11 points.
Trey Townsend led Oakland with 30 points and 13 rebounds, while Jack Gohlke had 22 points and eight rebounds off the bench. This is the end of the road for the Golden Grizzlies, who finish the season 24-12.
While many were upset that Oakland's tournament tenure came to an end, fans took to social media to express appreciation for Oakland's run.
Oakland Men's Basketball @OaklandMBBHistoric run comes to an end in overtime. Thank you all for the love and support this season... We'll be back 🖤💛 <a href="">
Eli Bashi @EliBashiNBAThank you for the most fun I've ever had watching Oakland basketball <a href="">@jgohlke34</a> <a href="">
Tyler Greever @Tyler_GreeverWhat an awesome basketball game. NC State is on such a heater. Earned the win. And Oakland leaves this tournament knowing that everyone saw how good the Golden Grizzlies were.
Nathan Wangler @wangler_nathanBest basketball program in the state put up a real fight tonight. <br><br>Proud of Oakland. <br><br>Made Michigan proud.
College Basketball Report @CBKReportThank you Oakland.<br><br>Forever in our hearts. 💔😔 <a href="">
Fredi The PizzaMan 313 @FrediThePizzamnOakland University had more wins than Michigan basketball, Detroit Pistons basketball, University of Detroit basketball combined. Great year by Greg Kampe and just a few minutes from the sweet 16 <a href="">#Gohlke</a>
T3 Bracketology™️🏀 @T3BracketologyHopefully the rest of the basketball world has now learned what ball knowers have known all season.<br><br>Trey Townsend is Oakland's "guy"
Emilio Martinez, MBA, B.S.E @E_Mart97Oakland playing pressure zone and greening 3s is some of the most entertaining college basketball I've seen in a minute.
Wolverine Steve @wolverine_steveOakland University is the one college basketball program in the state of Michigan that exceeded expectations this year. Tip of the cap to them! The best program in the State of Michigan currently.
Fans also praised NC State for its strong performance and wished the team luck going forward.
CutTheDeck✂️ @DeckCutNC STATE I STILL LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! <a href="">
Jake Wilkins @JakeWilknsNC State / Oakland game was really good and also a sentence I couldn't have imagined writing even a week ago
Mark Sands @sharkmgsNC State's conditioning must be incredible.
Braxdan Turner @FBCoachBT12NC State on an incredible run these past 2 weeks
Peter Kilkelly @5outbasketballnc state was forced to put another shooter on because 2 non-shooters fouled out and they are playing better. lol.
Austin Bechtold @AustinRBechtoldWhat a run by NC State
#1 Zach Edey Hater @SCrepresent12This NC State run that started in the conference tournament been generational. They just don't lose anymore.
The Wolfpack advance to face the winner of Colorado and Marquette in the Sweet 16.
