North Carolina State Wolfpack's Second Half Surge Falls Short Against Virginia Cavaliers

The North Carolina State Wolfpack faced off against the Virginia Cavaliers in a challenging matchup at the Lenovo Center. The game concluded with a 76-61 victory for the Cavaliers, bringing their record to 21-0, while NC State now stands at 0-21.

First Half

The first half saw the Cavaliers taking control early on, scoring 40 points compared to NC State's 20. The Pack struggled with their shooting accuracy, managing only a 36 percent field goal percentage. Despite this, Quadir Copeland showed promise by contributing significantly to his team's efforts.

Second Half

In the second half, NC State made an impressive attempt to close the gap by scoring 41 points. Alyn Breed was instrumental during this period with his defensive prowess and ability to create turnovers. However, despite their valiant effort and improved performance in fast-break situations where they scored 13 points overall, it wasn't enough to overcome UVA's lead.

Post Game Analysis

The post game analysis highlights that what went wrong for North Carolina State Wolfpack was their inability to capitalize on offensive rebounds and convert them into second-chance points effectively. Additionally, while they excelled in drawing fouls and achieving an impressive free throw percentage of 80 percent, it did not translate into enough momentum shifts against UVA’s strong defense.

Looking ahead for post-game thoughts North Carolina State Wolfpack fans can anticipate an exciting encounter as NCST prepares for its next challenge against Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum on January 6th at 9:00 PM EST. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network.

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