Tramon Mark's Late Jumper Sends Texas Into Tournament
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DAYTON, Ohio. Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining Tuesday, giving Texas a 68-66 victory over North Carolina State in a First Four NCAA Tournament game. Mark scored 17 points as the Longhorns, who entered the tournament 19-14 after losing five of six, advanced as the No. 11 seed in the West to face No. 6 BYU in Portland. Texas led 62-53 with under three minutes left before NC State rallied to tie at 66. The buzzer-beating shot ended the Wolfpack's comeback and sent Texas into the main bracket. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Regular season results left Texas (19-14) and NC State (20-14) entering tournament while both teams had recent losing streaks.
- Selection Sunday placed Texas as the No. 11 seed in the West and assigned them to a First Four game in Dayton.
- The First Four matchup took place in Dayton, Ohio, between Texas and North Carolina State on Tuesday.
- NC State rallied late to tie the game at 66 after trailing by nine with under three minutes remaining.
- With 1.1 seconds left, Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper to give Texas a 68-66 victory and advance to face BYU.
News Intelligence
- This game was a nail-biter, showing the unpredictability of the NCAA Tournament. If you're a Texas fan, it's a thrilling victory. If you're a fan of NC State, it's a heartbreaking loss. Either way, it's a reminder of the excitement that March Madness brings.
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Texas benefited directly when Tramon Mark's last-second jumper advanced the Longhorns into the tournament bracket, preserving postseason opportunity, national exposure, and potential additional revenue tied to continued play.
North Carolina State suffered the narrow defeat as a late comeback fell short, ending their NCAA Tournament run and eliminating further postseason exposure and opportunities tied to advancement.
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