NC State Secures ACC Tournament Win, Faces Virginia

0:00On March 11th, NC State grabbed a crucial victory over Pittsburgh, beating them 98-88 in the first round of the ACC tournament. The win sends the Wolfpack to the second round for the first time this year. The Pax offense fired on all cylinders with six players scoring in double figures. Defense was shaky though, as Pittsburgh drained 12-3 pointers their highest in any ACC game this season. NC State led by just one and a half time before exploding with a 22-8 run to start the second half. Coach Will Wade called it a much-needed win that kept their postseason hopes alive. He praised one player's huge growth on and off the court, saying it's tightened up his whole game and lifted the team. This result likely locks in an at-large bid for NC State in the NCAA tournament. Now they face Virginia tomorrow, marking the third match of this season after getting blown out twice before. The Wolfpack head into that rematch with momentum, aiming to build on this spark and push deeper into March.