NC State, Texas Are Playing In First Four Tuesday Night In Dayton With Berth To First Round Of NCAA Tournament At Stake

NC State, Texas are playing first four game Tuesday night in Dayton with berth to first round of NCAA Tournament at stake

Where?

On the hardwood at Dayton Arena that is home to Dayton Flyers!

To play who?

BYU who is sixth seed in Portland Thursday!

NC State, Texas are both 11 seeds!

NC State is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference while Texas is a member of Southeastern Conference!

NC State comes into first four game with Texas with record of 20-13 because they lost when they were 7 seed Virginia who was a 2 seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Thursday March 12, 2026 by score of 81-74 though, three players scored in double figures. Those players were Ven -Allen Lubin who is a senior who is a forward a transfer from NC State’s tobacco road rival North Carolina was 3-9 on field goals , 8-8 on free throws to go along with 10 rebounds , 14 points. Paul McNeil Jr. who is a sophomore who is a guard was 7-15 on field goals, 6-11 on 3 pointers , 6-7 on free throws to go along with 6 rebounds, , 1 assists, 26 points. Matt Able who is a freshman who is a guard was 4-8 on field goals , 2-4 on 3 pointers , 2-2 on free throws to go along 2 rebounds , 1 assists .

As a team,

NC State was 21-57 on field goals for 37 % was 11-22 on 3 pointers for 50 % was 21-24 on free throws for 88 %.

Following NC State’s 81-74 loss to Virginia in ACC Tournament NC State Head Will Wade shared his thoughts by saying I thought we played with an edge today. I thought we played with better effort,”

We didn’t have very good attention to detail. We gave up two loose balls in the first half that led to five points. We gave up the free throw block-out late in the game, which didn’t give us a chance at a comeback, and we squatted on four of their three-putt shots. That’s stuff bites you when you play a team as good as Virginia.”

In the second half the defense is away from our bench, and we’ve really, really struggled,”

That’s something that we’re going to practice and try to continue to get better at.”

According to Jadyn Watson Fisher News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article314943352.html

Texas comes into first four with record of 18-14 because they’ve lost three straight games. Texas most recent loss?

A 76-66 loss to Ole Miss in Southeastern Conference Tournament on Wednesday March 11, 2026 where as a team Texas shot 19-54 for 35 % were 7-20 for 35 % on 3 pointers were 21-25 for 84 % on free throws. Three players scored in double figures. Those players were Matas Vokietaitis who is a sophomore who is a center who was 3-10 on field goals , 4-6 on free throws to go along with 6 rebounds , 10 point. Jordan Pope who is a senior who is a guard was 6-15 on field goals , 4-9 on free throws to go along 3 rebounds, 2 assists , 16 points. Dailyn Swain who is a junior who is a guard who was 4-9 on field goals , 1-3 on 3 pointers , 13-14 on free throws to go along 12 rebounds, 4 assists , 22 points.

Following Texas 76-66 loss to Ole Miss in Southeastern Conference Tournament Texas Head Coach Sean Miller shared his thoughts by saying "I have zero anxiety entering the weekend, simply because of this, I came to Texas to build a championship program," sThere's steps and foundations that have to be laid. Processes, failure, really learning what the SEC is really about. This has been very rewarding and enlightening and when you get to the finality of it, whatever happens, I'm at peace."The bullseye is to always be a part of the [NCAA Tournament] and you've failed if you weren't a partBut the reality is, when you think about the tournament, you've got to earn it. When guys are really laying it all out there in a way that's like, wow. That's what's required in March. Today, we were not at our best and Ole Miss did a good job against us. But in terms of my stress level, we've fought the good fight and now we have to wait for the results."

According to Eric Henry 247 Sports article 47sports.com/college/ole-miss/article/we-fought-the-good-fight-now-we-wait-texas-mbb-awaits-its-postseason-fate-after-a-major-disappointment-277363512/

Tip -off is set for 9:15pm Eastern Time UD Arena!

The game is going to be televised on Tru TV with Brian Anderson , Charles Barkely, Dick Vitale commentating!

Brian Anderson is a prominent figure in the world of sports broadcasting, known for his work with CBS in covering college basketball.

Having started his career in San Antonio with the Spurs, Anderson has come a long way to become one of the most recognized voices in sports.Anderson’s journey from a technician plugging in cables at the Alamodome to a lead announcer highlights his dedication and passion for sports broadcasting.His expert analysis and clear delivery make complex plays easily understandable for viewers, which has significantly contributed to the popularity and success of CBS’s college basketball broadcasts.

Beyond his role at CBS, Anderson’s net worth and career achievements are of interest to many.

His position at a major network and extensive experience in the industry underscore his valuable skills and knowledge in sports commentary.

Learn more about his impressive career and what makes Brian Anderson a standout sportscaster in the world of college basketball by diving deeper into his story and achievements.

Jenny Dell serves as CBS Sports’ lead college football reporter, working alongside Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson, to call the Network’s top game each week, including the BIG TEN on CBS. She also anchors coverage on CBS Sports HQ. Dell, who joined CBS Sports in 2014, previously served as the lead college football reporter on CBS Sports Network and has worked games as a sideline reporter for THE NFL ON CBS and SEC ON CBS.

From 2016-21, Dell hosted Campus Eats on Big Ten Network, which provides a first-hand look at the unique and iconic restaurants found across Big Ten Country. Prior to joining CBS Sports, Dell served as a reporter for New England Sports Network’s coverage of the Boston Red Sox, delivering in-game reports, as well as news, updates and interviews for the NESN’s pre- and post-game coverage. She also served as a reporter for NESN Sports Today, and hosted The Ultimate Red Sox Show and Red Sox Report. Dell served as NESN’s lead reporter for the team’s World Series Champion season in 2013.

Dell began her career as a production assistant at ESPN, working on the coverage of the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, Monday Night Football, college basketball and Women’s National Basketball Association. Later, she joined ESPN.com as an air-reporter, covering Super Bowl XLIV and XLV, and appearing regularly on NFL Countdown Daily.

Dell is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Sport Event Marketing.

Dick Vitale, college basketball’s top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season—just after the network’s September 1979 launch—following a successful college and pro coaching career. In 2008, Vitale received the sport’s ultimate honor when he was selected as an inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.  

His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate, sometimes controversial—but never boring—style.  

Vitale called ESPN’s first-ever major NCAA basketball game—Wisconsin at DePaul on Dec. 5, 1979 (a 90-77 DePaul win). Since then, he’s called over a thousand games. 

He has been profiled by a wide array of national magazines, ranging from Sports Illustrated, Sport and The Sporting News to People, Playboy and Travel & Leisure. He received eight CableACE nominations, and captured awards in 1994 and 1995. 

“I’m living the American dream,” Vitale once said. “I learned from my mom and dad, who didn’t have a formal education, but had doctorates of love. They told me that if you gave 110 percent all the time, a lot of beautiful things will happen. I may not always be right, but no one can ever accuse me of not having a genuine love and passion for whatever I do. And ESPN has been grateful enough to recognize this.” 

And while his knowledge, preparation and enthusiasm are unparalleled, his “Vitale-isms” have unwittingly taken on a life of their own. Just a few of his many household phrases: “Awesome, Baby!,” “Get a TO, Baby!” (call a timeout), “PTP’er” (prime-time player), “M & M’er” (a mismatch), “Rolls Roycer” (a flat-out superstar), “diaper dandy” (freshman star), “All-Windex Performer” (ferocious rebounder) and “Maalox time” (the final minutes of a close game). Vitale credits Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Simpson, who he teamed with in the early 80’s, in helping him develop his broadcast style.  

But Vitale’s roots are in teaching the game he’s loved since a child. Following college, he got a job teaching at Mark Twain Elementary School (Garfield, N.J.) and coaching junior high school football and basketball. He began coaching at the high school level at Garfield High School, where he coached for one season (1963-64). He then earned four state sectional championships, two consecutive state championships, and 35 consecutive victories during his seven years at his alma mater—East Rutherford, NJ, High School (1964-70). He joined Rutgers University for two years (1970-72) as an assistant coach, helping to recruit Phil Sellers and Mike Dabney, two cornerstones on an eventual NCAA Final Four team (1976).  

Vitale then coached at the University of Detroit (1973-77), compiling a winning percentage of .722 (78-30), which included a 21-game winning streak during the 1976-77 season when the team participated in the NCAA Tournament. Included in the streak was a victory in Milwaukee over Al McGuire’s eventual national champion Marquette team. In April 1977, Vitale was named Athletic Director at Detroit and later that year was named the United Fund’s Detroit Man of the Year. In May 1978, he was named head coach of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, which he coached during the 1978-79 season prior to joining ESPN.  

Vitale is also quite the philanthropist. He’s on the Board of Directors of The V Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer and founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano (an organization which has since raised over $200 million for cancer research). He hosts the annual “Dick Vitale Gala” in Florida benefiting the V Foundation, which has raised 25.2 million to date, gathering numerous celebrities to raise money and honor individuals such as Krzyzewski, Bob Knight and Pat Summitt, Billy Donovan, Tom Izzo, Jay Wright and Nick Saban and Robin Roberts. 

For many years he has awarded five scholarships annually to the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota (Fla.). His involvement with the organization was highlighted in April 1999 with the “Dick Vitale Sports Night,” an annual banquet that has raised more than $1 million. In April 2000, in recognition of Vitale’s support for the Boys and Girls Club, it was announced that a new building would be named The Dick Vitale Physical Education and Health Training Center. A statue of him stands in front of the Training Center. Vitale was inducted into the Sarasota’s Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame at the 2001 Dinner. In 2002, Sarasota magazine named him one of the area’s most influential citizens. 

He participates on selection committees for the Naismith and Wooden Awards and is a member of The Associated Press voting panel for the Top-25. He is also a voter for the Hall of Fame’s Bob Cousy Awards. 

And Vitale is a popular figure even outside of sports television. He’s made cameo appearances in several movies as himself: The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad! (1988, starring Leslie Nielsen), Hoop Dreams (1994 award-winning documentary), Blue Chips (1994, Nick Nolte), The Sixth Man (1997, Marlon Wayans and Kadeem Hardison), He Got Game (1998, Denzel Washington and Ray Allen) and Love and Basketball (2000). In 1995’s Jury Duty with Pauly Shore and Tia Carrere, he played “Hal Gibson.” And in 1992, he teamed with Jim Valvano to play furniture movers (“V&V Movers”) on the hit series The Cosby Show. 

He was even the subject of a David Letterman Top-10 list—“Top Ten Signs Dick Vitale Is Nuts!”— in 1996—where he even read the list on the show (a couple of gems: “I’ve referred to everything as baby, except an actual baby” and “I keep repainting the roof of my house to match Dennis Rodman’s hair”). In March 1999, HBO’s Real Sports profiled Vitale. 

Vitale’s also authored several books, including the most recent — Dick Vitale’s Mount Rushmores of College Basketball-Solid Gold Prime Time Performers From My Four Decades at ESPN, and It’s Awesome, Baby!: 75 Years of Memories and a Lifetime of Opinions on the Game I Love. 

Vitale graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He also earned a master’s degree in education from William Paterson College and has 32 graduate credits beyond the master’s degree in administration.  

A few of Vitale’s recent prestigious honors: In 2000, Vitale was recognized with the NABC Cliff Wells Appreciation Award for outstanding service to the college basketball coaching community and college basketball in general, and in 2001, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) presented him with the Jake Wade Award, for contributions to college athletics and in 2008, CoSIDA honored Vitale with the prestigious Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award given to an individual who, or an organization which, has made a lasting contribution to intercollegiate athletics, has demonstrated a long and consistent commitment to excellence and has been a loyal supporter of CoSIDA and its mission. Additionally, as part of the Washington Speakers Bureau, he has spoken at many corporate events about his efforts as a broadcaster and philanthropist.  

In 2002, the Florida Association of Community Corrections presented him with their President’s Humanitarian Award for his work with young people, while in 2003, Vitale was honored with the first-ever Ethics and Sportsmanship in Sports Media Award given by the Institute for International Sport, as well as the National Pathfinder Award, co-presented by Indiana Sports Corporation and Indiana Black Expo, to individuals who have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to improving the lives of America’s youth. In 2008, he was selected as the recipient of the 2008 Naismith Men’s Outstanding Contributor to Basketball (pays tribute to individuals who made a significant impact on college basketball). The Tampa Bay Sports Commission awarded Vitale with their Lee Roy Selmon Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 for his incredible support in the Tampa Bay sports community. In 2012, the Tampa Bay Business Journal honored Vitale as Philanthropist of the Year during their annual Health Care Heroes event. In the same year, Vitale was also named one of 13 Magnetic Men by PARC, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. In addition to being inducted into their hall of fame in 2013, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association named Vitale the Sportscaster of the Year. In 2014, he earned several awards, including the Vincent T. Lombardi Memorial Award, presented by UNICO, the Man of the Year Award from the American Cancer Society, and the Humanitarian of the Year from his alma mater Seton Hall University. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl recognized Vitale with the Distinguished Citizen Award in 2015 for his work raising money for cancer research. Vitale was also recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches with the Man of the Year Award. In 2023, Vitale was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Nancy Lieberman’s Dream Ball Gall, the same year he was presented with the Knute Rockne Inspiration Award. In 2025, Vitale was awarded the Dean Smith Award by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), which recognizes an individual in college basketball who embodies the spirit and values of the late Coach Smith, and the Winged Foot Award Legend by the New York Athletic Club, reserved for the men and women whose impact on the game of basketball has been extraordinarily profound. 

In addition, he’s been selected for 14 halls of fame: National Italian Sports Hall of Fame, the Elmwood Park, N.J., Hall of Fame (his hometown), the Sarasota Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame (inducted in inaugural class of 2001), the Five-Star Basketball Camp Hall of Fame (2003), the University of Detroit Hall of Fame, the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 (he’s a resident of the state), the East Rutherford, N.J., Hall of Fame (1985), the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (2008), the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2008), Sarasota Community Archives Hall of Fame (2009), the Little League Museum Hall of Excellence (2012), the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Awards (NSSA) Hall of Fame (2013), Wooden Cup Award (2017), the National Sportscasters Hall of Fame (2018), and the Sports Club of Tampa Bay Hall of Fame (2025). 

Dick Vitale was born in Passaic, New Jersey and resided in his youth in Garfield and Elmwood Park, New Jersey. He and his wife Lorraine now reside in Lakewood Ranch, Florida (Sarasota-Bradenton area), and have two daughters, Terri and Sherri, who both attended Notre Dame on tennis scholarships, and who both graduated with MBAs from the Golden Dome. 

The Vitale’s proud involvement with Notre Dame includes the endowment of the Dick Vitale Family Scholarship, presented annually to Irish undergraduates who participate in Notre Dame Sports and activities that do not provide financial aid. Recipients over the years have included the school’s Leprechaun mascot, cheerleaders, and band members. 

According to https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Barkley

https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-sports/shows/college-football/talent/?view=jenny-dell-2

https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/vitale_dick/