NC State's Fight Against Virginia in ACC Tournament

0:00On March 12, NC State put up a strong fight in the ACC Tournament Quarter Finals, but fell to Virginia 81-74 at Spectrum Center. Paul McNeill Jr. led the Wolfpack with 26 points, including 19 after half-time, marking a big improvement from their two earlier, double-digit losses to the Cavaliers. Virginia controlled the paint with 30 points to NC State 16, thanks in large part to Ghana Onyensso's eight blocks that rattled the. Wolfpack's offense, NC State's shot just 32% from the floor in the second half, unable to overcome that defensive wall, despite a solid game plan, players pointed to better effort and match-up awareness as the reason this game stayed close until the end. They praised their fight down the stretch and team support, with guys like Quater Copeland and Ven Allen Lubin emphasizing how energy and grit covered. Some mistakes. The loss came a day after NC State beat pit in the opening round, which should help their NCAA Tournament case as they now wait for Selection Sunday.

1:02With that momentum in mind, the Wolfpack can build on this tougher showing, heading into March Madness.