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Mar 7, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain (3) reacts to a basket during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

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Mar 16, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller walks the court during a practice session ahead of the first four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade walks the court during a practice session ahead of the first four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Projecting NC State's Starting Five in First Four Matchup

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) speaks with the media during a practice session ahead of the first four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

NC State Leans on Roster Construction Principle in March

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Mar 17, 2026

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Texas is a slight underdog against NC State in the First Four.

Texas vs. NC State Prediction, Odds, Key Player to Watch for NCAA Tournament First Four

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Mar 17, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller reacts during the first half in a 74-70 loss against the Texas A&M Aggies.

3 Ways Texas Longhorns Can Beat NC State in the First Four

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Mar 17, 2026

The UMBC Retrievers are favored in the First Four on Tuesday night.

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Matt Able (3) brings the ball up the court in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

One Major Adjustment Could Help NC State in March

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 17, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller speaks with the media during a practice session ahead of the first four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena.

How to Watch Texas vs NC State in March Madness First Four

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack players react to the loss during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Two Players Who Will Decide NC State's Tournament Fate

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 17, 2026

Texas will face NC State in the First Four.

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Iain MacMillan

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Mar 17, 2026

Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain dribbles the ball during the first half as Texas A&M Aggies guard Rylan Griffen defends at Reed Arena.

3 Keys to Victory for Texas Longhorns vs. NC State in First Four

Jordan Epp

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Mar 16, 2026

NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) and guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) in the final seconds during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.

5 Things Texas Longhorns Fans Need to Know About NC State

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Mar 16, 2026

The madness is about to begin.

Ranking All 32 Men’s March Madness First-Round Games

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade talks to an official during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Looking at Will Wade's Record in the NCAA Tournament

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) brings the ball up the court in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Ways the Wolfpack Can Beat the Longhorns

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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller reacts during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Sean Miller Breaks Down NC State's Biggest Strength Headed Into First Four

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Mar 16, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack looks onto the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets bench during the second half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Reacting to the Wolfpack's First Four Appearance

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller during the first
half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 105-85. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Sean Miller Welcomes Familiar Path to March Madness for Texas

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Mar 16, 2026

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