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Wolfpack Clashes with Cardinals in Capital One Arena Showdown

As the North Carolina State Wolfpack prepares to face off against the Louisville Cardinals at Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its upward trajectory. The Wolfpack's performance last season was a testament to their offensive prowess and resilience on the court. With an average of 77 points per game and a commendable true shooting percentage, they've shown that they can consistently put the ball through the hoop.


Jan 13, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Louisville Cardinals guard Mike James (0) controls the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Kam Woods (2) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

The team's free throw and two-point percentages were perfect, indicating a high level of precision in critical scoring opportunities. Their three-point shooting will be an area for potential improvement this season, as it was one aspect where they didn't excel previously.


Defensively, North Carolina State has been solid with an average of nearly 5 blocks and over 7 steals per game. This defensive tenacity will be crucial against a Louisville squad known for its competitive spirit.


Jan 13, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Louisville Cardinals guard Mike James (0) dribbles the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jayden Taylor (1) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Rebounding has also been a strong suit for the Wolfpack, pulling down just over 34 rebounds per game last season. Maintaining control of the boards will be key in setting up their transition offense and limiting second-chance points for Louisville.


However, discipline could play a pivotal role; averaging over 17 personal fouls per game might give opponents too many easy scoring chances from the charity stripe. Additionally, keeping turnovers low at just above 9 per game will help them maintain possession and control the pace of play against Louisville.


Jan 13, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Ben Middlebrooks (34) shoots the ball against Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center.  Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

With these statistics in mind, fans should look forward to an intense battle where execution on both ends of the floor will determine who comes out on top.


Mark your calendars for March 12th at 4:30 PM Eastern Time when these two teams collide at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., USA. The action can be caught live on ACC Network – don't miss what promises to be an electrifying encounter!

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