Stanford Edges NC State in Thriller

0:00On March 8, Stanford edged out NC State in a nail-biter, winning 85 to 84. The Cardinal improved to 20 wins and 11 losses overall, 9 and 9 in the ACC, while the Wolfpack fell to 19 and 12, 10 and 8 in conference play. It was a back and forth battle from the start, with the score tied 9 times and the lead changing hands 8 times. Stanford took a slim 3-point lead into half-time, up 37 to 34, thanks to strong shooting inside the arc. Ebuca O'Corey led the charge early, hitting key shots to keep his team ahead. NC State hung tough, getting solid contributions from their big men and staying close on the boards. In the second half, both teams heated up from beyond the arc, with Stanford going 6 for 11 on 3s and NC State matching the mat. 54.5 percent, O'Corey exploded for more points, finishing with a game high 33, while Jalen Thompson added 15, and A. D. Rojosy chipped in 14 on, efficient shooting.

1:03NC State fought back fiercely, outscoring Stanford by 2, in the final 20 minutes behind 17 from Vennall and Lubin, 16 from quarter. Copeland, and 15 from Trey Holliman. Their bench provided a huge lift, with 32 points, but free throws and turnovers proved costly in the clutch. This thriller showcased both teams' resilience, setting the stage for intense postseason matchups ahead in the ACC.