NC State vs Duke: Hot Shooting, Low Turnovers

0:00On March 2nd, NC Statemen's basketball faces a huge test tonight as they host number one ranked Duke at the Sold Out Lenovo Center. It's a wide-out game with tip-off at 7pm on ESPN. The Wolfpack sit at 19 wins and 10 losses overall, 10 and 5 in the ACC coming off a tough overtime loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. Duke boasts an impressive 27 wins and just 2 losses, 15 and 1 in conference play. Earlier this week, NC State led Notre Dame for nearly the entire regulation, but faltered late, shooting poorly in overtime. Standout Venn Allen Lubin poured in a season high 24 points on 8 of 10 shooting while grabbing 10 rebounds for his 6th double double. He's leading the ACC with a 68.1 fill goal percentage and averaging career best numbers in points and boards. The packs often shines with balance and efficiency. Their top four scorers, Lubin, Darian Williams, Quider Copeland and Paul McNeill Jr. are separated by just 7 points total, all averaging at least 13 per game.

1:04They've shattered program records with 304-3 pointers made this season, leading the ACC in long range percentage at 38.6. Quider Copeland is dominating assists in steals and conference play. Meanwhile, NC State excels in ball security, topping the ACC with a plus 4 turnover margin and just 9.3 turnovers per game. Historically, their 6 and 28 all time against number 1 teams, but have beaten Duke at home the last two times the Blue Devils visited. As the top squad, Duke leaves the series 153-105 overall, though the pack is 8 and 10 at the Lenovo Center. Fans are buzzing for this rivalry clash, where NC State's hot shooting and low turnovers could upset Duke's streak. With so much balance and history on their side, the Wolf pack have a real shot to turn things around right here at home. There's so much balance in history on their side, the Wolf pack have a real shot to turn things

2:18around right here at home.