In a thrilling matchup at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Saturday, No. 14 seed Oakland faced off against No. 11 seed NC State in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Despite an impressive performance from Oakland's Jack Gohlke, the Golden Grizzlies ultimately fell short in overtime, losing 79-73.

The crowd was captivated by Gohlke's long-range shooting, with each of his six made three-pointers bringing the fans to their feet. His sharpshooting abilities had propelled Oakland to a stunning upset victory over No. 3 seed Kentucky in the first round. However, the magic ran out in the game against NC State.

It was a back-and-forth battle throughout the contest, with Gohlke and his teammate Trey Townsend leading the charge for Oakland. Townsend had an outstanding game, scoring a game-high 30 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, securing a double-double. Gohlke, a graduate student transfer from Division II Hillsdale College, contributed 22 points, showcasing his impressive shooting skills.

With the game tightly contested, Oakland made a late push with Gohlke hitting a clutch transition three-pointer to bring the team within seven points. He followed it up with a four-point play, drawing a foul after hitting another three-pointer. It looked like Oakland might secure a spot in the Sweet 16, but they were unable to get a shot off on the final possession of regulation.

Heading into overtime, Gohlke and the Oakland fans held onto hope for a comeback. However, despite Gohlke getting four looks in the extra period, none of his shots found the mark. Oakland struggled to close out the game despite having the lead in the final two minutes of both regulation and overtime, leading to their disappointing defeat.

For NC State, the victory signaled their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2015. The Wolfpack, who completed their seventh win in 12 days, will face the winner of the No. 10 Colorado vs. No. 2 Marquette matchup in the next round. DJ Burns Jr. led NC State with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Michael O'Connell, Mohamed Diarra, DJ Horne, and Casey Morsell also scored in double figures.

The loss marked the end of an electric two nights for Oakland and Gohlke. Gohlke set a tournament record with 16 three-pointers over two games, igniting the crowd and captivating basketball fans around the country. Despite falling short against NC State, Oakland's thrilling run will not be forgotten.

As the NCAA tournament continues, NC State's unexpected run serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of March Madness. After ending the regular season with a four-game losing streak, the Wolfpack found their stride and are defying expectations. This unpredictability is what makes the tournament so compelling for fans and showcases the true essence of college basketball.

The exhilarating clash between Oakland and NC State will certainly be remembered as one of the highlights of this year's tournament, showcasing the excitement and drama that March Madness brings to the hardwood.