Purdue University's men's basketball team, the Boilermakers, secured their spot in the National Championship game for the first time in 55 years by defeating NC State with a score of 63-50. The victory marks a significant moment in Purdue's history, highlighting a redemption run after previously suffering a notable loss in the NCAA tournament. Zach Edey, Purdue's standout player, delivered an impressive performance with 20 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. The Boilermakers' success was also attributed to their strategic gameplay, which included shooting 10-for-25 (40%) from the 3-point line and covering the spread with Purdue -9 and under 146.5 points. This win over NC State not only propels Purdue into the championship game but also ends NC State's remarkable run in the tournament. The Boilermakers' journey to the championship has been a topic of widespread attention, with fans and analysts alike praising the team's resilience and skill.
An unforgettable run by @packmensbball and @packwomensbball! Congratulations to @coachkeattsNCSU, @wolfpackwes, and everyone @ncstate on a great season.
All love between Zach Edey and DJ Burns https://t.co/jW7jBcQ4aP
Purdue ML ✅ @meghanpayton7 with the W! 💪 https://t.co/T2sgPXI3VA https://t.co/j6XQw7EuMR
mismatch in the Zach Edey postgame interview ⬆️ 🏀 https://t.co/YFyYQT5AOL
"We're gonna lock in our gameplan and execute." - Zach Edey is ready for the title game https://t.co/ocBjWyGzMj
If I were a basketball coach, I think I would try to slow this guy down. I mean, seems pretty obvious. https://t.co/ZjN8AvMsgQ
Purdue march on as they put an end to NC State's tournament run. 💪 https://t.co/x6rd7tnztJ
Zach Edey is tall. https://t.co/VWa6moUNkm
Matt Painter talks to @TracyWolfson after clinching a berth in the title game https://t.co/9CkGG3MYe1
THE BOILERS WILL PLAY FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1969 🚂 #MarchMadness @BoilerBall https://t.co/VzC4FTZUkI
Purdue knocks off NC State to clinch their spot in the National Championship Game. #MarchMadnessOnMax #MarchMadness #MaxGetsMovies https://t.co/9rGNPpUmgF
"We're in kind of in a weird position. We're really gonna need Connecticut. We're bad to Purdue in the futures. I certainly don't want Alabama there [Monday] as a 5- or 5.5-point 'dog." @SuperBookSports' @vegasmurray More in @VegasInsider #FinalFour video action report.⬇️ https://t.co/J5YqxecqGr
PURDUE IS CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND 🚨 The Boilermakers defeat NC State 63-50 to advance to the National Championship game for the first time since 1969. https://t.co/NjoGX3R00q
Great run by NC State…a truly incredible month of basketball. Magical memories…but congrats to Purdue on advancing to the title game.
#11 Seed NC State 50 #1 Seed Purdue 63: BOX SCORE https://t.co/bF2IvZkBrh
NC State students thank Zach Edey. https://t.co/h74Oto8Mu1
Advantage to Zach Edey in the matchup of the big men 💪 https://t.co/ZIbUnkWsnq
D-I players to lead the nation in scoring and make the title game: Clyde Lovellette, Kansas (1952) Caitlin Clark, Iowa (2024) Zach Edey, Purdue (2024)
Purdue wins. https://t.co/yR01crDDgq
Zach Edey during Purdue's NCAA Tournament run so far this year 😳 ◽️ 30 PTS | 21 REB ◽️ 23 PTS | 14 REB ◽️ 27 PTS | 14 REB ◽️ 40 PTS | 16 REB ◽️ 20 PTS | 12 REB https://t.co/a27Iv2gJgA
Recap: #Purdue 63, NC State 50 Up next: National title game Monday night @GoldandBlackcom https://t.co/im3JEB03lW
What a run by DJ Burns and NC State. Purdue never panicked. Stayed in control. Zach Edey has been locked in. Whole team deserves a ton of credit heading into Monday night.
Big Man doing BIG things ✨ 😎 @zach_edey x @BoilerBall https://t.co/NDreBDyVsW
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 55 YEARS, PURDUE HAS RETURNED TO THE #NATIONALCHAMPIONSHIP 🙌 #MarchMadness https://t.co/7hMRF2w0f6
Hey @Clevta remember the Purdue - Virginia comp? Boilers to the title game 🚂🚂 🔮🔮 https://t.co/XOPfx9inNM
PURDUE IS HEADING TO THE NATTY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 55 YEARS! 😱 ✅ PUR -9.5 ✅ U 146.5 https://t.co/Tltlny6v4B https://t.co/mWg2Ccvhv3
Purdue's moving on to the national championship 🚂 (via @BleacherReport) https://t.co/J0qSlVojl5
"Purdue in pursuit of a championship. They will play for the National Title" https://t.co/vvbiBKPl9o
Zach Edey and the Purdue Boilermakers pull away in the second half to defeat NC State and advance to the National Championship game 🚂 Edey: 20 PTS 12 REB 4 AST 9-of-14 FG Lance Jones: 14 PTS 4 REB 4-of-9 3PT https://t.co/muBq4M4cRE
Purdue is headed to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!! https://t.co/JZDqKa8I0h
Closer than expected. Heck of a run by State. Purdue -9 ✅ https://t.co/YzU9AycMdJ
PURDUE KNOCK OFF NC STATE AND ARE HEADING TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP 🔥 https://t.co/L6PWaRUkP6
PURDUE ADVANCES TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 https://t.co/p6HDdnFmV2
So… can Matt Painter coach now? 🤷🏻♂️🤣🎤🤦🏀
SEE YOU MONDAY, @BoilerBall ‼️🚂 https://t.co/dU2J1XSmRH
Purdue ends NC State's run https://t.co/RgLK4gvde0
💥💥💥💥💥 WE'RE PLAYING FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON MONDAY NIGHT! https://t.co/Gvz2Y0tyfz
N.C. State basketball teams in the second half of Final Four games this week: - Men: 21 points, 28.6% FG, 2-9 3FG - Women: 28 points, 27.6% FG, 3-13 3FG Purdue is headed to the national championship.
(1) PURDUE ADVANCES TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! https://t.co/8dbjf2JHMD
Purdue is in the national title game… who are they playing?
TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP!! 🚂 🔥 @BoilerBall ONE MORE! https://t.co/rTWXGsfeRe
Purdue is headed to the National Championship https://t.co/ybaRgqax9r
NC State's magical run comes to an end in the Final Four. Purdue moves on to play for the National Championship. 💪 https://t.co/IOOI95XePy
Purdue will play for a national championship on Monday night.
"NC State is going all the wa—" Zach Edey: https://t.co/7zb2feT0xK
“I think he hasn’t had anybody put scoring pressure on him as much as I will.” - DJ Burns on Zach Edey Purdue cruised to victory and Burns finished with eight points. Tough look! https://t.co/3VEpTKxq9s
Purdue will play for its second national championship Monday. It’ll be the first time since 1969 that the Boilermakers will be one of the last men standing, after a 63-50 win over NC State that was never in any doubt. It’ll be #UConn or, barring an upset, Alabama next. #BoilerUp
ZACH EDEY AND PURDUE END NC STATE'S TOURNAMENT RUN‼️ The Boilermakers are going to the national championship for the first time since 1969 🚂 https://t.co/RIlkJ9SxEA
Final Purdue 63, North Carolina State 50 Pur: Zach Edey 20 pts, 12 reb Lance Jones 14 pts NC State: DJ Horne had 20 pts, 6 reb @MFinalFour
FINAL: Purdue 63, NC State 50 The Wolfpack's magic run finally comes to an end. And Purdue will play the winner of Alabama/UConn on Monday for the national title.
That's the second time this season Zach Edey has played 40 minutes. The only other time was Jan. 31 against Northwestern in an overtime game.
Purdue @BoilerBall will play for it ALL https://t.co/zEv6Qb71cs
PURDUE IS PLAYING FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MONDAY NIGHT ⭐️ https://t.co/2VpkzfBqxC
(1) PURDUE'S REDEMPTION RUN MARCHES ON 🚂 The Boilermakers defeat (11) NC State 63-50 to advance to the National Championship game! #MarchMadness https://t.co/ACsvkO5PW8
Purdue center Zach Edey has a good shot to become the first player in an NCAA tournament (minimum 5 games) since @JAX_MBB legend Artis Gilmore in 1970 to average at least 25 points and 15 rebounds per game. Will need 10 points and 15 rebounds in championship game.
A legendary run. Nothing but respect for NC State 🐺👏 @PackMensBball https://t.co/xOgGMsWT3D
Purdue moves on, 63-50. Edey with 20 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks.
FINAL: No. 1 Purdue 63, No. 11 NC State 50 Purdue goes from losing to a 16-seed in the first round to the national championship game. Can they pull a Virginia? Zach Edey had 20 points and 12 boards. Purdue shot 10-for-25 (40%) from 3. Pretty difficult to stop that combination.
Great run ends in the Final Four #GoPack | #TriangleBMWDealers https://t.co/vUUAH0CgM1
"We're in kind of a weird position. We're really gonna need Connecticut. We're bad to Purdue in the futures. I certainly don't want Alabama there [Monday] as a 5- or 5.5-point 'dog." @SuperBookSports' @vegasmurray More in @VegasInsider #FinalFour video action report.⬇️ https://t.co/J5YqxecqGr
Too much Edey. Not enough made baskets. The magical run ends 1 game short of the finish line. Purdue 63, NC State 50
Purdue will play for the national title for the first time since 1969 The game everyone except Alabama fans are awaiting is one UConn win away
So it is written, so it shall be Braden Smith #columncoming AS PURDUE BEATS NC STATE TO ADVANCE TO NCAA TITLE GAME! https://t.co/27V530hlAR
Winning so decisively with Braden Smith playing like this is impressive. Edey will need everyone Monday.
Been 55 years since @BoilerBall played for a national title. Headed there Monday night. Not a thing of beauty, but no one is keeping score on aesthetics.
Purdue will go from suffering the most embarrassing loss in NCAA tournament history to playing for the national title on Monday night.
Via @ESPNStatsInfo: Zach Edey has six straight NCAA tournament games with 20 points and 10 rebounds -- the longest streak in the NCAA tournament since Houston's Elvin Hayes in 1967 and 1968.
Bummed it's the end of the line for the Pack. Haven't enjoyed watchin a big man like DJ Burns this much since Michigan's Robert "Tractor" Traylor in the late 90's... That said, pretty cool to see Matt Painter take his alma mater to the Natty. Boiler thru & thru #FinalFour
Hope nobody gave out first half over or full game over in this laugher. Total in the 140s and nc state won’t hit 50. Epic run last 3+ weeks. Memorable stuff. But Purdue in a different class
Well, that was fun while it lasted. What an incredible run by the Wolfpack! 🐺 Glad I didn’t go in person to watch this game (& saved myself $500+), we’ve played awful on offense tonight, except for DJ Horne.
Braden Smith's first points may have closed the door on NC State! 🏀 #MarchMadness https://t.co/MTrEHqMG97
Zach Edey making history 💪 https://t.co/dQFqli4aSz
Purdue. Sharpie.
thank you https://t.co/bwXggFaV7S
Purdue after putting an end to this March Madness run by NC State: https://t.co/xubRo7BvPv
N.C. State limited its first four NCAA tournament opponents to a combined 23.9% shooting beyond the arc. Purdue tonight 10-25 (40%).
Purdue is gonna play for a national championship on Monday night. As someone who has followed this program since childhood (long story, family friend connection, etc), just never ever thought I'd see the day.
Purdue will play in the national championship game.
Introducing the NC State Wolfpack! 🐺 #MarchMadness @PackMensBball https://t.co/YfWaklwCwk
🗣️ WOLFPACK! All eyes on NC State 🐺 https://t.co/XHxszjFNXU
Wolfpack in the house! 🐺 #MarchMadness @MFinalFour @PackMensBball https://t.co/VIIX8ixweV