Marquette and NC State appear to be two teams on a mission in this tournament. The Wolfpack are trying to prove that their march through the ACC Tournament wasn't a fluke and Marquette's veteran squad wants redemption from last year's tournament disappointment. Both can happen on Friday night. I like the points in this matchup that should be a one-possession game OT would not be out of the question. Marquette's skilled and experienced backcourt will keep them battling while the Wolfpack's interior offense will do damage. This game is too close to call in my book and I'll take the 6.5 points with NC State gladly. Take NC State +6.5