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sports19 days ago•6 min saved

Wade's Wolfpack debut delivers 82-58 rout of UNC

NC State, led by Copeland’s 18 points, handed rival North Carolina an 82-58 defeat in Will Wade’s first matchup with the Tar Heels, marking the Wolfpack’s largest win over UNC since 1962. UNC played without top scorers Wilson and Veesaar and struggled from three, while NC State got balanced scoring from Able, Williams and Lubin. The win comes amid the ACC’s shift to 18 conference games, with this year’s meeting the lone regular-season rivalry game.

via WRAL|

#acc #college-basketball #ncstate

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

NC State Triumphs Over UNC in Mack Brown's Final Game

NC State defeated UNC 35-30 in a thrilling finish, marking Mack Brown's final home game as UNC's coach with a loss. The game was defined by a crucial catch from Noah Rogers, who helped set up the game-winning touchdown by Hollywood Smothers. Despite a slow first half, both teams picked up the pace in the second half, with NC State ultimately prevailing after overcoming a 75-yard touchdown run by UNC's Omarion Hampton. The victory was sealed by NC State's late-game offensive surge and strategic plays.

via Backing The Pack|

#collegefootball #mackbrown #ncstate

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

NC State Triumphs Over Coastal Carolina with Stellar Second Half

NC State defeated Coastal Carolina 82-70 in a game marked by 47 fouls and a strong second-half performance. Despite being out-rebounded in the first half, NC State adjusted to secure the win, with key contributions from Jayden Taylor and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield. The Wolfpack's free throw shooting was crucial, accounting for a third of their points, while their three-point shooting struggled at 0%. The game highlighted NC State's rebounding issues and the need for improved ball handling, as Taylor accounted for half of the team's turnovers.

via Backing The Pack|

#acc #basketball #coastalcarolina

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"March Madness 2024: NC State's Cinderella Run Continues with Upset of Texas Tech"

No. 11 seed NC State continues its surprising postseason run with an 80-67 upset of No. 6 seed Texas Tech, marking their sixth consecutive win. After securing the ACC tournament title, the Wolfpack's momentum has carried into the NCAA tournament, where they will face No. 14 seed Oakland in the second round. Led by standout performances from DJ Burns Jr. and Ben Middlebrooks, NC State's resilient play in the paint propelled them to victory, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup with the Golden Grizzlies.

via Yahoo Sports|

#collegebasketball #marchmadness #ncaa

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

"NC State Dominates Virginia 76-60: Key Insights and Highlights from the ACC Showdown"

The Virginia Cavaliers suffered a significant 76-60 road loss to NC State, highlighting their persistent struggles away from home. Key takeaways include Virginia's inability to match NC State's shot-making, poor shot selection, a questionable decision to shorten the player rotation, the lack of a true big man to counter NC State's DJ Burns, and the team's overall road woes. The Cavaliers' difficulties in responding to opponents' scoring runs on the road and lack of a go-to scorer are areas of concern as they aim for postseason success.

via Streaking The Lawn|

##ncaabasketball #ncstate