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As the North Carolina State Wolfpack prepares to face off against the Florida State Seminoles at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, fans can anticipate a game filled with strategic plays and intense competition. The Wolfpack's recent performances have shown both resilience and areas for improvement that will be crucial in their upcoming match.


Feb 1, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jarkel Joiner (1) controls the ball against Florida State Seminoles guard Jalen Warley (1) guards him during the first half at PNC Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Wolfpack has demonstrated a strong offensive presence. Despite a narrow loss to Wake Forest with 79 points, they showcased an impressive 56 percent success rate on two-point attempts and maintained a 49 percent field goal percentage overall. Their ability to score from fast breaks was notable, contributing 15 points to their total.


However, consistency is key for the Wolfpack as they faced defeat against Pittsburgh Panthers scoring only 64 points at home. Their shooting percentages were slightly lower than in previous games but still solid with a 53 percent on two-pointers and an overall field goal percentage of 46 percent. A concerning statistic was their free throw performance which dropped drastically to just 40 percent.


Feb 1, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith (0) dribbles the ball past Florida State Seminoles guard Caleb Mills (4) during the first half at PNC Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

On a positive note, the team bounced back against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets securing an 82-point victory driven by aggressive defense leading to nine steals and converting turnovers into an impressive count of 18 points off turnovers. They also capitalized on second-chance opportunities scoring another significant tally of 18 points.


The upcoming game poses challenges as well as opportunities for NCST; maintaining high shooting accuracy while improving free throw performance could be pivotal in overcoming FSU's home-court advantage. Additionally, harnessing fast break situations while tightening up defense could disrupt FSU's rhythm and tilt the scales in favor of NCST.


Feb 1, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Jalen Warley (1) huddles with the rest of his teammates during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Fans eager to support NCST can catch all the action live on February 28th at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center or tune into ESPN Networks for television coverage starting at February 27th at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (venue time).

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