On Saturday, March 23 former Blair Academy Michael O'Connell competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

On Saturday, March 23, former Blair Academy standout Michael O'Connell’s current collegiate team the North Carolina State Wolfpack won 79-73 against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this was the first game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies during the championship.

The North Carolina State Wolfpack’s next game will take place on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. in Dallas, Texas against Marquette Golden Eagles.