North Carolina State’s Cinderella run lives for another day.
The No. 11 seed Wolfpack topped No. 2-seed Marquette in their Sweet 16 matchup, 67-58, on Friday night to move on to the Elite 8 as their magical ride continues.
It’s the first time since 1986 that N.C. State has made it this far into the tournament.
DJ Horne led the way with 19 points while Casey Morsell added 15.
Mohamed Diarra #23 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts during the final minute of the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Marquette Golden Eagles at American Airlines Center on March 29, 2024. Getty Images 
Tyler Kolek #11 of the Marquette Golden Eagles reacts during the final minute of the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game against North Carolina State Wolfpack at American Airlines Center on March 29, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Getty Images Explore More
After holding a 13-point lead after the first half, N.C. State held off Marquette’s charge in the second half and never took its foot off the gas.
The Wolfpack will now play the winner of Houston and Duke for a chance to make the Final Four.
