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Michigan and NC State Face Off in NCAA Tournament
The Wolverines host the Lady Wolfpack in the second round on Sunday afternoon.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:49pm
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The No. 9 Michigan Wolverines (26-6, 16-4 Big Ten) will host the NC State Lady Wolfpack (21-10, 13-6 ACC) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT. Michigan is favored by 14.5 points, and the over/under is set at 144.5.
Why it matters
This matchup features two teams looking to advance in the NCAA Tournament and continue their postseason runs. Michigan is the higher-ranked team but NC State has shown the ability to pull off upsets, making this an intriguing second-round clash.
The details
Michigan is led by its balanced scoring attack, with four players averaging double figures. NC State will look to slow down the Wolverines' offense and pull off the road upset. The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16.
- The game tips off on Sunday, March 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. EDT.
The players
Michigan Wolverines
The No. 9 ranked team in the country, the Michigan Wolverines are making their 26th NCAA Tournament appearance.
NC State Lady Wolfpack
The NC State Lady Wolfpack are making their 21st NCAA Tournament appearance after finishing 21-10 on the season and 13-6 in ACC play.
What they’re saying
“We know NC State is a tough opponent, but we're excited for the challenge of advancing in the tournament on our home court.”
— Naz Hillmon, Michigan Forward
“Anything can happen in March Madness. We're going to leave it all on the floor and see if we can pull off the upset.”
— Jakia Brown-Turner, NC State Guard
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This second-round matchup between Michigan and NC State features two talented teams looking to extend their tournament runs. The Wolverines are favored at home, but the Lady Wolfpack have the ability to pull off the upset and advance to the next round.
