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North Carolina State Wolfpack Clashes with Virginia Tech Hokies at PNC Arena

As the North Carolina State Wolfpack prepares to host the Virginia Tech Hokies at PNC Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Wolfpack's recent performances suggest they are in formidable form, having secured victories in their last two games with impressive offensive statistics.


Nov 28, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Ben Middlebrooks (34) dunks during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous game against Detroit Mercy Titans, the Wolfpack showcased a dominant display of basketball, winning 83-66. Their offensive efficiency was evident as they shot 50 percent from the field and an impressive 36 percent from beyond the arc. The team also demonstrated their defensive prowess by recording 11 steals and capitalizing on turnovers with 21 points scored off them.


Another notable performance came against Saint Louis Billikens where the Wolfpack emerged victorious with an 82-70 scoreline. Once again, shooting was a strong suit for North Carolina State as they maintained a field goal percentage of 50 and matched their three-point shooting at 36 percent from their previous game. Their ability to convert opportunities into points was highlighted by scoring 29 points off turnovers.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Wolfpack; they faced a setback against Tennessee Volunteers where despite a valiant effort, they fell short with a final score of 70-79. This loss underlined some areas for improvement such as rebounding where they were outperformed by Tennessee who grabbed nine more rebounds overall.


The upcoming game is poised to be an exciting one as both teams vie for victory at PNC Arena – known for its vibrant atmosphere which could provide an additional edge for the home side. With recent trends indicating strong offensive capabilities and opportunistic defense from North Carolina State, fans should expect another high-energy performance that leverages fast breaks and efficient scoring.


The clash between North Carolina State Wolfpack and Virginia Tech Hokies is scheduled on January 20th at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC starting at noon local time. Fans eager to catch every play can tune into The CW network to witness this anticipated matchup live.

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