And then there were four.
No. 1 Purdue is set to take on No. 11 NC State to kick off Final Four weekend in Phoenix on Saturday.
The Boilermakers are in hot pursuit of their first-ever national championship in program history behind two-time Naismith Player of the Year Zach Edey.
Edey has been an unstoppable force in the NCAA Tournament, averaging 30.0 points, 16.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. He is coming off of a career-high 40-point performance against Tennessee in the Elite Eight, and the Wolfpack will have their hands full trying to slow him down.
NC State is used to being the underdog, though. It has parlayed a miraculous ACC Tournament championship run into an unlikely Final Four appearance behind breakout star DJ Burns Jr. Burns is averaging an impressive 18.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in March Madness, but will his defense hold up against Purdue’s 7-4 center?
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from the Final Four below.
STREAM: Watch Purdue vs. NC State live with Sling TV
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Purdue vs. NC State live updates, results, highlights from 2024 Final Four
6:26 p.m.: O’Connell tripped on the fastbreak and seemed to tweak his leg on the fall. He limped off the floor and was taken to the locker room.
6:21 p.m.: O’Connell knocks down a 3-pointer, and Smith turns the ball over on the subsequent possession. NC State ball after the break, trailing 12-7.
6:16 p.m.: Morsell blocks Smith’s fastbreak dunk attempt, but Smith rebounds the ball and Jones hits an open 3-pointer. Purdue leads 12-4 with 15:46 remaining.
THE BOILERMAKERS WILL NOT BE DENIED 💪#MarchMadness @BoilerBall pic.twitter.com/pCDs94kzMW
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 6, 2024
6:13 p.m.: Purdue is earning multiple extra possessions on the offensive glass in the first three minutes. Boilermakers lead 7-2.
6:11 p.m.: Kaufman-Renn scores the first bucket of the Final Four.
6:05 p.m.: Here’s the starting five for both sides:
Purdue:
- Lance Jones
- Braden Smith
- Fletcher Loyer
- Trey Kaufman-Renn
- Zach Edey
NC State:
- DJ Horne
- Michael O’Connell
- Casey Morsell
- Mohamed Diarra
- DJ Burns Jr.
5:58 p.m.: Purdue and NC State take the court ahead of their Final Four matchup.
5:40 p.m.: Zach Edey’s mother Julia was featured, showing her appreciation for her son.
Julia Edey is one proud mom @BoilerBall pic.twitter.com/V50ePvFRyG
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) April 6, 2024
Purdue vs. NC State start time
- Date: Saturday, April 6
- Time: 6:09 p.m. ET
Purdue vs. NC State will tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. UConn and Alabama will face off in the second Final Four matchup after the first game has concluded.
How to watch Purdue vs. NC State
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: Sling
Purdue vs. NC State will air on TBS. The game can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Final Four schedule 2024
Below is the schedule for Saturday’s Final Four games:
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Purdue vs. No. 11 NC State | 6:09 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
| No. 1 UConn vs. No. 4 Alabama | 8:49 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
