NC State Wolfpack play the Michigan State Spartans in second round
Michigan State Spartans (22-9, 11-8 Big Ten) at NC State Wolfpack (27-6, 18-3 ACC)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 12 p.m. EDT
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