North Carolina State Wolfpack's Overtime Heartbreak Against Kansas Jayhawks at Lenovo Center

The North Carolina State Wolfpack faced a narrow defeat against the Kansas Jayhawks in a tightly contested game at the Lenovo Center. The final score was 77-76, with the Pack now holding a record of 0-1, while the Jayhawks improved to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams locked in an intense battle, each scoring 30 points. The Pack showcased their defensive prowess with 7 steals, disrupting the Hawks' offensive flow. Darrion Williams led NC State's charge with his tenacity on both ends of the court.

Second Half

In the second half, both teams continued to match each other point for point, adding another 36 points each to their totals. Ven-Allen Lubin stood out for NC State with his impressive field goal percentage of 64 percent and contribution of 16 points and two blocks. Despite Lubin's efforts and Quadir Copeland’s dynamic playmaking that resulted in six assists, Kansas maintained their composure.

Overtime

The game extended into overtime as neither team could pull away during regulation time. In this crucial period, Kansas managed to edge out NC State by just one point. The Hawks capitalized on fast break opportunities and solid rebounding to secure their victory.

Throughout this encounter between North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Kansas Jayhawks key moments were aplenty as lead changes occurred frequently—15 times in total—keeping fans on edge until the final buzzer.

Despite falling short by just one point in overtime against a ranked opponent like Kansas Jayhawks highlights from players such as Jerry Deng will surely be remembered by fans who witnessed this thrilling matchup live or via ESPN’s national broadcast.

Looking ahead for NC State supporters: mark your calendars! On December 17th at Reynolds Coliseum located right here in Raleigh; our beloved team takes on Texas Southern Tigers starting at exactly seven o'clock PM Eastern Time available exclusively through ACC Network Extra online streaming service!

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