NC State Edges Pittsburgh in Close ACC Match

0:00On March 12, NC State topped Pittsburgh 98-88 in a tight Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. The Wolfpack improved to 20 wins and 12 losses overall, 10-8 in conference play, while the Panthers dropped to 13-20, 5-13 in the ACC. The first half was neck and neck, with NC State edging ahead 51-50. Pittsburgh mounted a push in the second but faded, scoring just 38 points to NC State's 47. Penned outplay, came from NC State's Quater Copeland, who dropped 24 points and dished eight assists. Pittsburgh's Cameron Corhen led his team with 27 points, while a Marri Witherspoon and Nojus Indro-Sitis added 19 each. Both squashed shot over 57% from the field, with NC State holding advantages and free throws at 85% and points off. Turnovers, 14-6. The game saw three ties and two lead changes, keeping fans on edge. This victory gives NC State momentum heading into postseason play, while Pittsburgh looks

1:01to regroup after a tough season finish.