North Carolina State Wolfpack Edges Out Syracuse Orange in Overtime Nail-Biter
The North Carolina State Wolfpack, ranked 12th, emerged victorious against the 19th-ranked Syracuse Orange with a final score of 75-71. The Wolfpack's season record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Orange's record takes a hit. The game was fiercely contested and required an extra period to decide the winner.
In front of a passionate crowd at Reynolds Coliseum, the North Carolina State Wolfpack displayed resilience and tactical acumen to overcome their opponents. The home team's defense was particularly noteworthy as they racked up nine blocks compared to Syracuse's five. This defensive solidity contributed significantly to their success on the night.
The Wolfpack also excelled in converting opportunities into points in the paint, scoring 38 compared to Syracuse’s 22. Their offensive rebounding efforts were commendable as well, grabbing 15 offensive boards which led to crucial second-chance points totaling 18 for the game.
On offense, North Carolina State showed balance and efficiency with an assist-turnover ratio of 1.5 – a stark contrast to Syracuse’s ratio of just under half that amount at approximately 0.43. This statistic underscores the home team’s ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities effectively throughout this high-pressure matchup.
The free throw line was another area where North Carolina State capitalized; they shot at a rate of approximately two-thirds success from the charity stripe making seventeen free throws out of twenty-five attempts which played a pivotal role in sealing their victory during overtime.
Syracuse Orange fought valiantly but struggled with accuracy from beyond the arc hitting only eight out of thirty attempts which translates into roughly twenty-seven percent shooting from three-point range – a figure that may have cost them dearly in such a tight contest.
Despite trailing behind on fast break points by four and having one player foul out during play, Syracuse managed an impressive fifty-two total rebounds – three more than what North Carolina State secured throughout this intense conference game marked by ten lead changes and six instances where scores were tied.
Looking ahead for fans of North Carolina State Wolfpack: The next challenge awaits against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Reynolds Coliseum on March third scheduled for two o'clock post meridian Eastern Time. Supporters can catch all live action via ACC Network Extra online ensuring they don't miss any part of what promises to be another exciting encounter on home turf.