NC State vs Virginia: ACC Tournament Quarterfinals

0:00On March 12, number 17, NC State punched their ticket to the ACC Tournament quarterfinals for the second time in three years. The Wolf Pack, with a 20 win, 12 loss record and 10 wins, 8 losses in conference play, now face number 2, seed Virginia. The Cavaliers boasted a 27 win for loss mark and sit at 15 and 3 in the ACC. This sets up another clash after NC State dropped two games to Virginia this season by a combined 44 points. Still, the pack eyes their 16th win in 19 ACC Tournament tries against the Hoos. The matchup tips off in size Charlotte Spectrum Center. Fans are buzzing over NC State starters, including Trey Holliman, Paul McMill Jr., Quater Copeland, Darian Williams, and Van Allen Lubin. Officials Leica Sell, AJ DeSai, and Jamel Spearman keep things in check. The Wolf Pack's fan base hopes for turnaround from those earlier blowouts. Early action shows NC State coming out strong on defense, forcing stops and capitalizing

1:04with layups and free throws from Lubin. He drained all four charity tosses after drawing fouls. Darian Williams answered with a tough three pointer. At the under 16 media timeout, NC State holds a slim 9-5 edge, keeping the pressure on as the first half unfolds.