Stanford University Steals the Last Word at Lenovo Center as North Carolina State Wolfpack Free Throws Pile Up

Stanford University moved to 85-84 over the North Carolina State Wolfpack in a conference game at 2:15 PM EDT on The CW Network as the Trees carried an 85-84 finish into a 2025 regular season result. The Cardinal and the Pack combined for 9 ties and 8 lead changes in front of an attendance of 18922 in Raleigh.

First half

Stanford University took a 37-34 edge into halftime behind 48 percent shooting on 68 field goal attempts and 40 points in the paint. The Cardinal created extra possessions with 12 offensive rebounds and turned defense into offense with 11 steals and 12 fast break points. The Wolfpack stayed attached at 34 on 48 percent shooting while getting 36 points in the paint and 17 fast break points.

Second half

Stanford University scored 48 in the second half and finished with 11 made three pointers on 38 percent from deep as the Trees posted a 57 effective field goal percent. The Cardinal protected the ball with 8 turnovers and converted 11 points off turnovers while logging 10 assists. The Pack answered with 50 in the second half and reached 34 free throw attempts with 74 percent at the line while adding 32 bench points and 18 second chance points.

Closing stretch

Stanford University survived a one-possession margin after building a biggest lead of 9 and later matching the Pack through a most unanswered run of 9 with the score at 67-59. The Cardinal finished with 36 total rebounds and 13 second chance points while limiting the Wolfpack to 10 points off turnovers. The Pack countered with 33 rebounds, 12 turnovers, and 9 assists, and the home side also recorded 3 blocks to Stanford’s 2.

Key numbers and player context

The Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina State Wolfpack recap centered on Stanford’s 58 true shooting percent against NC State’s 61 true shooting percent in a finish decided by one possession. Ebuka Okorie’s previous game line of 33 points and a 62 three-point percent set the scoring context for the Cardinal backcourt entering this one. AJ Rohosy’s previous game line included 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Jaylen Thompson’s previous game included 15 points with 6 rebounds, as Stanford’s frontcourt production remained a theme. The game-changing plays Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina State Wolfpack also reflected Stanford’s 11 steals against NC State’s 6 steals in a matchup where both teams hit 56 percent on two-point attempts.

Result and what to watch on the broadcast

Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina State Wolfpack result analysis starts with Stanford’s 1.43 assist-to-turnover ratio against NC State’s 0.75 in a game where the Pack lived at the stripe with 25 made free throws. Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina State Wolfpack final thoughts rest on Stanford’s 40 paint points and 11 made threes traveling well in a road conference setting at Lenovo Center. Catch the next Trees broadcast window and run it back with the tape, then share this article with other Stanford fans.