ACC Championship Game: NC State Wolfpack vs. North Carolina Tar Heels | Full Game Highlights

The NC State Wolfpack win their first ACC Tournament title since 1987 after beating the North Carolina Tar Heels, 84-76, in the final.
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[@EJVelez84]

State Grad (02-07), I honestly never thought Id see us win this tourney, In tears and Im almost 40.

[@acgeewhiz]

I’m almost 37 (‘05-‘09) and feel the same way.

[@matthewalston7852]

Here with yall. Also a 02-07. Feels impossible, even as it’s true. HOW BOUT THAT WOLFPACK

[@alexhaikonen7706]

(‘13-‘17) love y’all WPN!!! Will never forget this team 😢

[@Svgecm]

I just graduated from state recently and in 2022 been a fan since my dad brainwashed me, trust me I knew his pain and it stills feels surreal

[@Tucknroll88]

I’m torn between Tarheels and the Wolfpack being from the triangle area, it’s tough having 3 great colleges all within 20 miles of each other, but tonight I’m so proud of this ACC Champion team. Go Wolfpack!

[@hippy8255]

man, not an NC state fan but you cant not like a story like this, hitting the buzzer beater to make it to the finals in the first place and then beating your 1 seed rivals as the 10 seed to win it, movie worthy run

[@michaeljones155]

It’s part 2 to 1983. When State has a Cinderella run, they can make it FAR

[@KadenHartley]

​@@michaeljones155lololol

[@thomasreed9560]

Not only do they beat my all time least liked team in the Tarheels but by winning the ACC tournament they literally knock the boring and unwatchable Cavaliers out of the NCAA tournament. Gotta love that story.

[@lionheart4529]

@@KadenHartleythat is if they don’t catch cancer. “Never give up!” - Jimmy I.V. 💉 😂

[@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point]

Fix was in

[@JennyMcMaster-mj7fd]

My husband (72 State Grad) is smiling down from Heaven! GO PACK! Never give up! ❤😂❤

[@NicholasVincent-ol1zk]

🙁 SYNERGY ENERGY ANIMA 😍 EMOJI Where is CAROLINA NORTH 😆SOUTH?

[@Ravens_LesGo]

Same with my granpa

[@caesar_19]

In tears rn. We've never won an ACC championship in my lifetime and I was convinced we never would. Don't give up. Don't ever give up

[@michaeljones155]

I got to see both my favorite teams in the conference win the championship for the first time in my lifetime. VaTech two years ago, now NC State.

[@jasonertle4185]

It’s amazing to think that Valvano was the coach the last time NC State won the ACC tournament.

[@CellarDoorx06]

As a UK fan, I'm extremely happy for you all!

[@hdelano11]

I went to NC State to watch them play Duke. Beautiful arena! Congrats to State on beating basically the top 3 ACC teams back to back!!!!

[@GreenDbz]

yessir

[@inkedbeedeez]

Tarheel fan. This hurt to watch, but NC state absolutely deserved that win for how stellar they played in the ACC tournament. And I’m glad they are in the big tournament

[@marshajulessa2995]

Agree. Heels fan too and NC St wanted it more.

[@faatalityxgaming]

Likewise, too many chances, wide open shots, and still couldn’t convert! Helluva a game for NC State!

[@hdelano11]

I couldn't get over it at the end when state basically handed them the ball 6 times and they converted maybe once??? Wow ..

[@faatalityxgaming]

@@hdelano11 yeah that’s when I knew it was over

[@TacoBellManager]

Everyone else in my family went to UNC, and you guys were pure class and support the whole way. Perhaps it helps that we had a common enemy in Duke, heh. But it'll be remembered when you come back around for another shot at hardware. Thanks for your sportsmanship.

[@chrisoakley5830]

One of the greatest performances in ACC history, congrats to the Wolfpack and all their fans 👏.

[@ontherooftop3367]

A heartfelt congrats to the Wolfpack🏀.....greatest smile of all is from angelic Jimmy V!

[@lostbabybottle4898]

Yes👼👼👼

[@David-qb4tt]

Wolfpack murked all 3 of the top seeds. I’m not even a fan of any of these teams (From Cleveland-Ohio State fan) but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t cheering for NC State. Congrats yall 🎉

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

216!!

[@hdelano11]

Duke fan here for all the UNC fans that bashed us for losing to State 🤣🤣🤣🤣 NC state played with heart!!! Wow.... What a win

[@TAGZLABZ]

Still beat y'all twice great season so far

[@hdelano11]

And we beat y'all twice last year lol. Both programs need to regroup now 🤣🤣🤣

[@hdelano11]

Just insane how well state did over 5 games!!! Much as it's nice to see a Duke or UNC win...it's even better for the unlikely ones like this !

[@TAGZLABZ]

@@hdelano11 Definitely 😂

[@TAGZLABZ]

@@hdelano11 I mean I have a soft spot for State since my uncle loves em so I'm still a little happy

[@haze9491]

MY WOLFPACK LETS GOO 🥰 they worked so hard for this

[@kingasiamath6320]

Congratulations NC State 🎉. Us StarHeels still swept our way to the ACC season champions 🥇🏀🏆. See y'all in the tournament 💪💯

[@BigGoated]

@@kingasiamath6320we definitely getting our get back

[@KenJames-pw5qs]

Who cares

[@KadenHartley]

​@@KenJames-pw5qsexactly

[@kingasiamath6320]

@@KenJames-pw5qs ALL the ACC 🏀 teams that has been trying to win the ACC season 🏆 title since last year. If it isn't a goal/accomplishment y'all want to achieve, don't ever try to win it 💯. Our UNC 2024 champions 🏆 shall be the ACC season champions 🥇 forever. *(But we all know the other ACC teams wanted that title. don't try to win it next year.) 🥇💯🏆

[@Truthseeker9393]

2024 ACC champions! This was one for the record books!

[@johnegli1308]

Was

[@RobbieStacks90]

I hate to burst your bubble, but NC State won a rigged game. Vegas must have raked last night. Saw it coming

[@aaronboone4228]

@@RobbieStacks90keep on telling yourself that 😭

[@NicholasVincent-ol1zk]

Go big RED NCST KUDOS I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. YOU ARE THE RED TEAM HUES 4 STATE🤷

[@TFNARMY_2009]

@@aaronboone4228 Tell urself that after barely beating a 14 seed lmaooo

[@AC-im4hi]

Wolfpack! Never seen a team with more heart than this bunch. They deserved this!

[@timcole1974]

I graduated from NC State in '82 and the Cardiac Pack had to win the tournament to get into the NCAAs. Couldn't be prouder of these guys.

[@paulfaggart3423]

I never went to school there, but I've been a faithful fan of NC State basketball and football ever since I was old enough to watch sports. I've often wondered why us State fans are so passionate even when we don't win anything, and get met with disappointment year after year, and it's because of stuff like this. We don't ever put the most talented teams out there, but often they've got the most heart. They're often the forgotten team but they have a chip on their shoulder and bring a toughness that's inspiring. They have a legacy of being the David that can take down Goliaths. And when we finally win, man is it sweet!

[@carsondenny1986]

Duke alum here: Congrats to NC State on an incredible run!

[@lynnvera3713]

I'm a Duke grad and now thinking, "Well, we did do a pretty giod job after all" 😂

[@DonGivani]

They did whoop your @sses too😂

[@hdelano11]

Doesn't make the loss Duke had to them look that bad now lol. I said all along NC State is a good team. But the UNC fans said we suck for losing to them🤣. Karma is a... Lol

[@Red4score]

FR after seeing them beat UNC I change my mind we didn't do that bad

[@samj1185]

State fan hoping Duke has a good NCAA run. UNC's run in the tourney...sure why not?

[@natewallace2316]

I’m 38 years old and I’ve been a diehard State fan since the day I was born. Also a State grad. I was in tears last night like many others here. What our boys did is truly special….we defied all odds to win that title. That takes something that can’t be taught. You have to believe. Jimmy V would be running around looking for someone to hug…. Enjoy it Wolfpack nation, enjoy it. Whatever happens next is pure gravy.

[@dontfoegettopray]

How you feeling now ?

[@carolinagirl7596]

I was privileged enough to be raised in a house full of Wolfpack fans and saw them win in 1987 with Jim Valvano. That was a special win. This last week has worn me out. My emotions were all over the place afraid something was going to happen to take them out of the tourney. Tonight was beautiful! So happy to see the boys in red taking this trophy home! I’m happy for Coach Keats as well. Much deserved, guys! I’m most happy that you beat those Tarheels. Those are my favorite victories. Go Pack 🎉🏀🏆🐺

[@michaeljones155]

Where’d all those people go saying Carolina was gonna blow them out?

[@hdelano11]

Lmao exactly

[@RobbieStacks90]

I knew North Carolina was not going to win. There was too much money on UNC, and the refs were going to make sure the media darling won. You knew that there would be a ton of fouls called on UNC quickly and early in the 2nd half after the Tar Heels barely had any fouls called against them in the 1st half, and that's exactly what happened. Seen this story a thousand times before

[@johnnyrotten9757]

Well I mean it happens 99% of the time so of course we'd say it. I'm 43 years old and honestly never thought I'd see this day😂

[@carsondenny1986]

@@RobbieStacks90you might actually be insane

[@RobbieStacks90]

@@carsondenny1986 Games like this one are exactly how Vegas makes money. The media "pundits" kept hyping UNC up so that people would bet on them, the same way Jason Williams hyped Duke up prior to the last UNC-Duke game.

[@TheAASAllAroundSports]

Unbelievable game for the Wolfpack. That’s the biggest upset in a championship game. I have seen in recent memory. Happy for the guys

[@kevindonnelly215]

State grad ‘19. Never thought this day would come. Best sporting moment of my life.

[@Phoenix2323.]

Unc fan who was at the game tonight, Congrats to nc state they deserve the title

[@maxminelli1159]

I was at this game too.

[@lashandafriedrich1414]

NC State alum 07!!! Last time we went to the ACC tourney! So happy! Love and Wolfpack from Arizona 5/5!

[@strawberrygarden713]

I’m a Tar Heel but state earned this one go pack hope they go far in the NCAA!

[@calebcarpenter8021]

GO WOLFPACK!!! I am so amazed and proud of this team.

[@tigerhoods7927]

Duke fans probably happy seeing UNC lose the acc championship

[@killerems]

I'm a Duke fan who went to state and I'm so happy for all my friends right now

[@HawkNestPod]

They aren't happy unless somebody is injured😂 they have about 10 Draymonds on stand by at all times

[@hdelano11]

Nope just wondering where all the UNC fans are that bashed us for losing to state lmao

[@chrisoakley5830]

Well there were certainly plenty of UNC fans that were glad when Duke lost the other day.

[@jxyre]

@@hdelano11as a unc fan the way both teams lost they both got out hustled and out rebounded lucky for us we got a lock at 1 in the tournament

[@Chip-dg7wy]

Boilermaker in pain here, thanks NC State for ending my day with a thrill

[@jackharrington697]

From a tarheel I feel the same way about Wisconsin beating you guys

[@jermaine8657]

UNC fan here….That was a very impressive and well deserved win by State…it’s hard to beat a team 3 times…This win can have NC State making some noise in the big dance…That was a legit display of domination n grit…

[@jp-nd3vd]

I am a Duke fan, but i love me some DJ burns. They just keep fighting, Jimmy V is smiling. Go wolfpack!

[@hdelano11]

Dude is smiling the whole game 🤣🤣🤣. Much as I hate him when he plays Duke...I just can't help but laugh 🤣🤣

[@ApolloIzCoolz]

Unc fan here, wow respect to the Wolfpack you guys played your hearts out.

[@robertredmon5409]

Lifelong UNC fan Never fun to see them lose but hats of to State. Best of luck in the NCAA tourney, Hope you guys make a deep run.

[@my11bagger]

Wolfpack Heart!! What a way to win, from the 10 seed and 5 gut-check games!! This run will go down as one of the all-time best!! I was in school for the last acc tourney win and took to Hillsboro street when we beat the Heels in "87....

[@ddAndTheca]

Finally!! ACC Champions again. Go Pack!!!

[@johnegli1308]

Great great run. Watched the entire tourney. Virginia game. Epic. The bank 3 to get to OT. Go Wolfpack

[@Litty.uglygod]

“He’s going to back him down way up here” That was a nice cut and pass

[@sansgaming607]

i love the never-ending war between UNC and Duke fans bashing each other for getting beaten by State, meanwhile state is just sitting in the middle watching it all go down

[@Sly253]

Congrats kids you will remember this day for the rest of your lives.

[@Fresh488usuckas]

My son attends NC State now....they went nuts on campus! It would've been even crazier on Hillsborough St had this week not been their Spring Break. A lot of kids were not even back on campus yet. The thing that really hurts is that the NC State women could've easily brought an ACC Title back home as well, but they came up just short to Notre Dame in the Championship game. That would have been a great story had both the men and women won the title in the same year! Great job by both programs and big congrats to the NC State men! Job well done. Hopefully, both teams can make some serious noise in the NCAA Tournament. Hey, why not us??

[@jarrettjb]

This is what is so good about college play. Any team can win on any given night. Momentum is huge, good record or bad. Hopefully it stays that way but with sports betting I’m wondering for how long 🤔

[@zakwilkerson1620]

Incredible, Go Pack! We're so proud of you guys!

[@ChrisMurk]

I'm a Virginia fan and that lost to NC State I'm still in shock because I wanted the rematch with UNC but congrats Wolfpack well deserved

[@samj1185]

Hope UVA makes the dance.

[@Happytarheel7]

We would’ve destroyed y’all lol

[@andrewgomez2184]

I love these Cinderella stories. Honestly from the beginning of the tournament I watched them and I knew something was special about this team. I'll definitely be rooting for them in the big tournament.

[@itsobreezy2]

Dat big boy got some moves 🔥

[@harleytheelderbeagle8610]

DJ Smooth!

[@alexhaikonen7706]

Put 30 in the rafters !!!

[@jonblaze2091]

Big win NC STATE

[@acgeewhiz]

What a wild and unexpected win for the Wolfpack! Last time we won a conference tournament was a half a year before I was born…

[@acgeewhiz]

Back here as NCSU advances to the Elite Eight for the first time since in my lifetime… Go Wolfpack!

[@acgeewhiz]

And back again as BOTH the Wolfpack men’s and women’s teams have made it to the Final Four! What even is this?

[@siyeducation]

GO PACK! AWESOME WIN! CONGRATS NC STATE 2024 ACC CHAMPIONS! HOWLLL!!!

[@kingasiamath6320]

Congratulations NC State 🎉. Us StarHeels still swept our way to the ACC season champions 🥇🏀🏆. See y'all in the tournament 💪💯

[@RobertDixon-sw3dz]

I am so excited to see the Pack perform like that !

[@BenjaminLyda]

Congrats to NC state they played great all tournament.

[@quentinpurlee2501]

Jimmy V would be so proud ❤

[@randallreece3636]

ugh, he's not available rn

[@christophershannon8734]

Absolutely incredible performance this week by NC State. Big ups Wolfpack. B-I-D Stealer 😂

[@SPAWNOFSATAN013]

Impressive, I'm glad they won..

[@vickiehanson4241]

A UNC fan, but N.C.State earned this game. Good for you!

[@dilly70533]

This Team ended the regular season with a record of 4-10 on there last 14 games

[@edwardelric880]

Know what, I think once the inevitable happens and UK chokes in the opening rounds, I'm gonna pull for NC State to go all the way. That was one of the most fun games I've watched in a long time.

[@Alex-rs1we]

I just realized from this video that Burns held off from celebrating to go through the line to shake hands. That's very nice of him...... if it were me I would of been at mid-court screaming my head off in happiness 😅

[@JD2CYLINDERNUT]

Not only did they win but they beat UNC. Up and down the court. Controlled entire game.

[@Abner_Devereaux_Jr]

NC State Wolfpack 2024 ACC Tournament Champs!

[@charleswetzel7732]

Underrated team all year! Congratulations on winning ACC tournament for first time in 37 years! WOW!

[@ELILOL853]

So NC state became clutch after a rough regular season, its logo is like a husky, and is good. I wonder??

[@quentinpurlee2501]

Nah I think the husky looks like a wolf

[@skyportalmusic7178]

Definitely the red wolf native to NC

[@923rememberme6]

GO PACK!❤❤❤ SO PROUD!

[@leftistsarenotpeople]

Somewhere, somehow, VALVANO is running around the court looking for someone, ANYONE to hug and/or high-five!

[@KingNirex]

LETS GO WOLFPACK! WHAT AN AMAZING RUN! GTHC!

[@pressleygrier1985]

Clemson fan here, but I'm so happy for NC State. They deserve to go to the tournament.

[@kfiscal01]

An absolute joy to watch! What a great job State has done!🎉

[@Marie-q6y]

Lets goooooooooo!!!!!!!!! State fans finally have something to be proud about 💪💪💪💪💪😁😁

[@RuffhouseNC]

I like Burns Jr. He can ball.

[@nmorgan2380]

As a Tar Heel fan, this is what makes college basketball so special! I love this.

[@randallreece3636]

you are not a Tarheel fan.....insanity

[@RuffhouseNC]

Duke fan here. Thanks NC State.

[@nickgamerman4823]

WOLFPACK IS THE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🏀🏀🏀🏀🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@williamwei1234]

Congrats to State, they deserve it

[@tigerhoods7927]

No state is always sneaking good when the tournament play starts

[@SuperGoatman17]

3 months later and I still don’t believe it. I’m 38 and never thought I’d see one to be honest. I wanted it so bad and cried like a baby, Go Pack!

[@bbryant9455]

Thats why they call it madness baby! 🏀 Not a fan but I've rooted since the Julius Hodge days 👌 go Wolfpack! Enjoy the run and the big dance!

[@michaeljoyner6470]

Fantastic - Win for NC State ! 🏀

[@goranpopovic21]

Go Pack! This run has been unbelievable and heals so much inside of me.

[@kozippio7854]

GO PACK!!!!! NEVER THOUGHT I"D SEE THIS DAY AGAIN. THANK YOU PACK BB!!!!!

[@F_DOOK]

I love unc and when burns jr shot his first 3 pointer of the season you know it was a rough time for unc but in the end NC state needed This win Congrats NC state

[@davidwilliams4498]

Way to go Wolf pack. 1st ever 10 seed to win a conference tournament champ game an only 2nd team ever to win 5 straight conference tournament games. I'll be rooting for you in big dance.

[@scottsimpson3317]

2010 grad, very proud of how NC State stood up and took home the title, go Pack!

[@Harrison244]

We’re champs baby! No one can ever take it away from us 🐺🏆

[@mindyhiteshue]

Awesome recap!! GO PACK!!

[@guccimane623]

GO PACK 🐺

[@Forevermade32]

What an amazing story

[@TruthB7Told]

Congrats to the Pack, you took it to my Heels! You guys deserved it, you had a great run and you have a good squad! Go Heels!

[@journeydodge5812]

I wish I was Home! I would be on Hillsborough Street Right now.

[@TacoBellManager]

NC State 1995 here. We are The Greatest Cinderella in the History of Tournament Sports.

[@kingkanyeornbafan_._5988]

Still in a power five conference and I still expected y’all to go to the elite eight. Before the tournament I had NC state as a sleeper

[@frankreynolds2920]

+410 at halftime never a doubt love these boys so gritty

[@brettoslon5357]

My daughter came home for Spring Break. We watched, we yelled, we celebrated. The comparison to the 1983 run is uncanny. Needless to say, while I miss her already, I am beyond thrilled that she is back on the NC State campus today. Enjoy the ride, I think there is more fun to come.

[@MisterHen]

Go PACK🐺🏀‼️

[@Payski]

Let’s go State we back 🐺❤️

[@JoshuaWatkins-oy9fk]

Dj hitting that 3 was insane

[@jackharrington697]

Carolina fan but congrats state y'all wanted it more and you guys had a great run in this ACC tourney

[@rtaylor9139]

Great job NC state.there are some dangerous teams this year and NC state is one of them

[@ronaldmczee9064]

Nc state was determined too win this tournament and make the ncaa tournament

[@michaelsamuel9841]

Eddie Winslow balling 😂

[@AlexStevens10]

I will take this entire last week with me to the grave. I will never take this success for granted. This is something us as nc state fans thought might not ever happen again. Getting to see and experience this with my dad has been one of the best things to ever happen to me. Jimmy V would be so proud of this team, just like all of Wolfpack nation is. WHY NOT US?!?

[@samuelross5466]

Congratulations NC State

[@darylharvey2865]

Don't like to see my Heels lose, but State did their thing in the tourney this year! Honestly could be the Cindy team in the Big Dance.

[@tiberiusgracchus4222]

The drought is over and thank god for it. 37 years. I was 12 years old the last time I watched the Pack win this tournament and had come to think I might never see it again. I had no belief whatsoever going into this tournament that this would be the year. It just didn't seem possible. All the talk in the fan-base was about whether Keatts should keep his job or not. I guess it just had to happen in some crazy and magical way. When NC State wins, it wins in style. Go Pack!!!!

[@19MillionThuggin]

Congrats to NC State