NCAA Tournament Coverage

The NCAA women's basketball final outrated the men's for the first time ever

New York (CNN) -- For the first time in its 42-year history, the women's NCAA basketball final outrated the men's.

By David Goldman, CNN

'It's just been awesome': NC State fans welcome Wolfpack home from Final Four, remain hopeful for future

The Wolfpack took off from Phoenix around 2 p.m. and arrived at Dail Basketball Center just before 7 p.m., where NC State fans and students waited. NC State students told WRAL News that although Saturday's 63-50 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers was tough, they are proud of what the Wolfpack accomplished.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

JILL McCORKLE: Relief of March Madness! Cheering teams not screaming in disbelief

Saturday, April 6, 2024 -- What a relief to have this brief window of time when the NCAA Tournament brings different meaning to the word, that I can think madness and instead of wanting to scream in anger and disbelief, I can scream out the name of a team, eat popcorn and move to the sound of pep bands.

NC State fans ready to cheer on the Wolfpack women

NC State women's basketball has punched their ticket to the Final Four for the second time in program history to play the No. 1 overall seed, South Carolina.

Here are the Raleigh streets closing for Wolfpack Final Four watch party

A special event permit indicated Hillsborough Street will be closed between Brooks Avenue and Oberlin Road for a block party between 2 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Cheer on NC State at one of these Final Four watch parties

If you aren't making the trip to see the NC State Wolfpack play in person, you can join fellow fans at one of these local watch parties.

GARY PEARCE: Hoops joy - and fear

Thursday, April 4, 2024 -- As we celebrate now, we all must challenge ourselves - UNC President Peter Hans, the Board of Governors, trustees, chancellors, coaches, players and, yes, we fans - to protect athletic greatness against greed.

11-year-old dominating March Madness bracket challenge

Millions of Americans have had their brackets upended during the NCAA Tournament. However, the bracket of an 11-year-old girl in Raleigh is very much alive.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

NC State fans attending Final Four face pricey paths to Phoenix, Cleveland

5 On Your Side priced out the cost of flights, hotels, and tickets to get a sense of just how much it'll cost you to attend the Final Four in person.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Editorial: Action needed to protect college athletes, integrity of competition from bettors' influence

Monday, April 1, 2024 -- College athletes and the sports they participate in must be free from the undue influences of gamblers who only care about winning money.

NC State students, fans celebrate Elite Eight 76-64 win over Duke

Wolfpack fans celebrated in bars and at the Belltower after the NC State men's basketball team reached the final four for the first time since 1983.

NC State advances to Sweet 16 with 79-73 win over Oakland

DJ Burns Jr. scored 24 points, including a go-ahead putback that ignited a 9-0 run in overtime, and 11th-seeded North Carolina State beat 14th-seeded Oakland 79-73 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: NCAA Bracketology and March Madness, Trump style

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Tar Heel Traveler: Cardiac Pack

On the 40th anniversary of the Wolfpack's upset of the Houston Cougars in the NCAA National Championship game, the Tar Heel Traveler takes a trip down memory lane to 2003 to listen to members of the team recount the dramatic play-by-play leading to the final buzzer-beating moments.

Tar Heel Traveler: The three-point shot

March Madness is just one week away. The Tar Heel Traveler traveled down to Cullowhee, North Carolina to relive some basketball history. A dramatic, but little known, basketball story involves Western Carolina University, which is responsible for the first official three-point shot in NCAA basketball history.

Country star and UNC fan Eric Church cancels show to watch Final Four game

A country superstar with North Carolina roots has canceled a concert to attend Saturday night's Battle of the Blues matchup in the NCAA Tournament.

As March Madness gambling soars, NC still on the sideline

Americans are expected to bet more than $3 billion dollars on March Madness this year, according to the American Gaming Association. 75% of those bets are coming from mobile gambling or sports books, which is an all-time high.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Breaking down the cost of attending historic Duke vs. UNC game

Final Four tickets go on sale months before the NCAA tournament ever starts. For the average fan looking to get in the game now, you're looking a pretty big price tag.

5 on Your Side: Breaking down the cost to attend Duke vs. UNC Final Four game

Final Four tickets go on sale months before the NCAA tournament ever starts. For the average fan looking to get in the game now, you're looking a pretty big price tag.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Gonzaga fans celebrate dramatic Final Four victory

Fans go wild at Gonzaga's campus in Spokane, Washington Saturday night after the team advanced to the NCAA Championship Game on a buzzer-beater in overtime.

Governor declares state of emergency over coronavirus in NC

As the number of people infected with coronavirus continues to increase, Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in North Carolina to stem the spread of the virus.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

No fans at NCAA hoops game due to coronavirus

A Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament game Friday afternoon at Johns Hopkins University is believed to be the first U.S. sports event held without fans because of the new coronavirus.

NC lawmaker wants to legalize NCAA Tournament office pools

Many North Carolinians like to bet on their brackets during the NCAA Tournament. But that's against state law, even if it's for a good cause. One state lawmaker is trying to change that.

'Bracket bill' would make sports betting pools legal in NC

Many North Carolinians like to bet on their brackets during the NCAA Tournament. But that's against state law, even if it's for a good cause. One state lawmaker is trying to change that.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

A couple of Campbell camels remembers run to the NCAA Tournament

The couple who wore the costumes of Campbell University's Gaylord and Gladys during their 1992 tournament run are still together and rooting for the Camels.