In a thrilling matchup at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, the No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers have taken a commanding lead against the No. 11 seed NC State Wolfpack in the opening minutes of the 2024 Final Four.

Led by the impressive performance of Zach Edey, Purdue has demonstrated their dominance on both ends of the court. With 6 minutes and 30 seconds left in the first half, Purdue holds a 26-16 lead over NC State. Edey has been on fire, contributing 11 points and grabbing five rebounds, while his presence in the paint has proven to be a nightmare for the Wolfpack defense.

One notable aspect of the game has been NC State's struggle to secure defensive rebounds. Over a span of six-plus minutes, there hasn't been a single whistle blown, shining a spotlight on NC State's inability to capitalize on the opportunities to regain possession. Purdue has capitalized on this, doubling their opponents in rebounding, with a commanding 16-8 lead in that department.

Although DJ Burns of NC State has yet to find his scoring touch, he has displayed excellent court vision, dishing out four assists in only 11 minutes of play. Unfortunately for Burns, he has also encountered some foul trouble, being called for two fouls already. On the other hand, Purdue has managed to play a clean game, with none of their players committing a single foul in the first 14 minutes of the game.

The 2024 Final Four clash between Purdue and NC State has captured the attention of fans and basketball enthusiasts worldwide. As the ball was tipped, the intensity was palpable, setting the stage for an exhilarating contest between these two talented teams.

Stay tuned for more updates as the game progresses.