NC State Snaps Skid, Leads Pitt in ACC Tournament

0:00On March 11, NC State men's basketball kicked off their second round matchup and the 2026 ACC tournament against Pittsburgh on Wednesday at noon inside Charlotte Spectrum Center. The seven-seated wolf pack entered as heavy favorites over the 15th-seated Panthers, but they were looking to snap a four-game skid to lock in. An NCAA tournament spot. Pittsburgh came out firing from deep early, hitting eight of their first 12 three pointers to build a double-digit lead midway through the first half. City State battled back with a 13-nothing run, capped by sharp shooting from Paul McNeil and a corner three from Med Able, grabbing their first. Led in heading into half-time of 51-50. Fans in Charlotte were buzzing at the break, with NC State supporters dominating on-court promotions and coach Will Wade even helping with the referees. Jersey issue. The wolf pack's depth shone through, rotating several players while Pitt stuck to a tight seven-man line of already dealing with fouls. The second half started strong for state, as Quadar Copeland dumped in transition and

1:02Venn Allen Lubin converted free throws to push the lead to double, digits quickly. The hit a peak of 15 ahead before Pittsburgh clawed back with some threes and free throws. Right now with ten minutes left, NC State holds an 81-72 edge, routing hot hands from Copeland, McNeil, and Williams to stay firmly, and control as they chase that tournament clenching victory.