North Carolina State Wolfpack Set to Battle Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the North Carolina State Wolfpack prepare to face the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum, fans are eager to see if the team can continue their recent performance trends. The Wolfpack have shown a strong offensive game in their past few outings, with a notable victory over the Blue Devils where they scored 84 points. Their field goal percentage was impressive at 47 percent, and they were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 38 percent of their three-point attempts.

Defensively, the Wolfpack have been solid as well. In that same game against the Blue Devils, they managed to block nine shots and steal the ball ten times. This defensive prowess contributed significantly to their fast break points tally of 28 and points off turnovers which stood at an imposing 30.

However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for North Carolina State. In a more challenging encounter with Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum, they struggled with shooting accuracy – only making around 31 percent of field goals and just under 26 percent from three-point range. Despite these setbacks, they showed resilience by improving their free throw percentage to approximately 78 percent.

The upcoming match is set in Blacksburg's Cassell Coliseum – a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could influence both teams' performances. The Wolfpack will need to harness this energy and maintain composure if they are to come out on top.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on January 8th at half-past midnight UTC (January 7th local time), broadcasted on ESPN3. With recent statistics suggesting an upward trend for North Carolina State's offense coupled with steady defense, supporters should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for victory on this prominent stage.