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Wolfpack Set to Battle Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in High-Stakes Showdown

As the North Carolina State Wolfpack prepare to face off against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Wolfpack's recent performances have been nothing short of impressive, and there's every reason to believe that trend will continue.


Nov 23, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard DJ Horne (0) dribbles against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on December 23rd, NCST dominated Detroit Mercy Titans with a convincing 83-66 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting an impressive 50 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 59 percent from inside the arc. The team also showcased their defensive prowess by racking up 11 steals and limiting turnovers to just seven for the entire game.


The Wolfpack's ability to control the pace was evident as they outscored their opponents in fast break points by a significant margin of 22-11. This high-octane offense is likely to put pressure on Clemson's defense, which will need to be at its best if it hopes to contain NCST.


Against Saint Louis Billikens on December 21st, NCST showed resilience by overcoming a halftime deficit and securing an 82-70 win. Their second-half performance was particularly noteworthy as they scored 49 points while maintaining a solid field goal percentage of 50 percent throughout the game.


One area where NCST could improve is free throw shooting; they only made half of their attempts against Saint Louis. However, this minor setback doesn't overshadow their overall efficiency and ability to score from various positions on the court.


The upcoming clash with Clemson promises excitement as both teams bring contrasting styles into play. While Clemson will have home-court advantage at Littlejohn Coliseum, NCST has shown that they can perform under pressure and adapt when necessary.


Looking ahead, fans should mark February 17th in their calendars as this pivotal matchup tips off at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson at what would be local time for Eastern Standard Time zone viewers – making it late evening February 16th for those watching nationally across different time zones. With broadcast coverage provided by The CW network nationally available for everyone interested in catching this thrilling encounter live – there’s no excuse not to tune in!

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