NC State men’s basketball team is gearing up to face UNCG at the Lenovo Center on Wednesday night. The game is set to tip off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcasted on the ACC Network. Fans can also listen to the play-by-play commentary by Matt Chazanow and Chucky Brown on the Wolfpack Sports Network.
NC State’s Recent Performance
In their last outing, NC State defeated UAB with a final score of 94-70. During the second half, the Pack dominated with a shooting percentage of 69.2%. They managed to outscore UAB 13-7 after leading 28-26 at the last media timeout of the first half. NC State’s lead extended to 31 points in the closing moments.
Key Players and Stats
- Quadir Copeland and Paul McNeil, Jr. each scored 18 points against UAB.
- Darrion Williams and Tre Holloman contributed 14 points each.
- The starting lineup averaged 71.5 points per game and shot 63.6% from the field over the first two games.
Notably, NC State ranked second in the ACC and 13th in NCAA DI with a field goal percentage of 56%. In two-point attempts, the team excelled with a 74.5% conversion rate, hitting 11-of-12 in the second half against UAB.
Upcoming Game Storylines
UNCG presents a unique challenge, having previously upset NC State in the Lenovo Center back in December 2017. A victory on Wednesday would mark the sixth consecutive season with a 3-0 start for the Pack.
Darrion Williams stands out as a key player, set to start his 100th consecutive game. Currently, he averages 16.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds, shooting an impressive 60% overall.
Team Trends and Insights
NC State’s offensive output has been robust, accumulating 208 points over the first two games. This is the highest total since the 1990-91 season. They’ve also achieved 46 assists, a notable statistic since the 2011-12 season.
The freshman, Musa Sagnia, shows promising growth, leading the team in rebounds and steals, while remaining perfect from the field.
Series History
- This will be the 13th meeting between NC State and UNCG.
- NC State leads the series 11-1, with an 8-1 record in Raleigh.
- Recent matches have been closely contested, with NC State edging out UNCG by narrow margins.
The last encounter saw NC State narrowly win 80-77, thanks to a dramatic midcourt shot by Markell Johnson, highlighting the excitement in this rivalry.
