NC State and LSU Face Off in Sweet 16 Rematch

The Wolfpack and Tigers clash in Spokane, with an Elite Eight spot and redemption for NC State on the line.

The Sweet 16 game between No. 2 seed NC State and No. 3 seed LSU tipped off at 7:30 p.m. ET on March 28, 2025, in Spokane, Washington, broadcast on ESPN.
LSU previously defeated NC State in November 2024 during the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo tournament, but NC State has since improved its team dynamics and confidence.
LSU's Mikaylah Williams and Aneesah Morrow are pivotal, averaging 17.4 and 18.5 points per game, respectively, with Morrow leading the nation in rebounds.
NC State, seeking a return to the Final Four after last year, has shown significant growth, led by guards Aziaha James and Zoe Brooks.
LSU, under coach Kim Mulkey, aims for its third consecutive Elite Eight appearance, continuing a strong postseason tradition.