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North Carolina State Dominates Seminoles in Commanding Victory

In a display of sheer dominance, the North Carolina State Wolfpack outplayed the Florida State Seminoles with a decisive 69-43 victory. The Wolfpack's record now stands at an impressive 10-2, while the Seminoles fell to a less fortunate tally. The game unfolded at Greensboro Coliseum, where fans witnessed an unyielding performance from the home team.


Mar 9, 2024; Greensboro, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Aziaha James (10) is greeted by head coach Wes Moore during the second half at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

From the outset, the Wolfpack established control with a robust first quarter, putting up 20 points against the Seminoles' 11. This momentum carried through to halftime as they extended their lead with consistent scoring in each quarter. By contrast, Florida State struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match.


The Wolfpack's offensive execution was clinical; they shot an efficient 54 percent from two-point range and amassed a total of 42 points in paint. Their defense was equally formidable, limiting Florida State to just 25 percent shooting from field goals and a meager 17 percent from beyond the arc.


Mar 9, 2024; Greensboro, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Brooke Wyckoff talks with her team during a timeout in the second half at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

Key players for North Carolina State stepped up when it mattered most. Their ability to distribute effectively was evident in their tally of 15 assists compared to only eight personal fouls committed during playtime. Moreover, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring nine points off them and showed superiority on fast breaks with ten fast break points.


On defense, North Carolina State was relentless; they outrebounded Florida State by a significant margin with an impressive total rebound count of 58 compared to Florida State's 32 rebounds. The defensive prowess of North Carolina State also shone through as they held their opponents without any second-chance points throughout the game.


Mar 9, 2024; Greensboro, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Alexis Tucker (2) shoots the ball over NC State Wolfpack forward Mimi Collins (2) in the first half at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

Florida State did show some resilience despite being overpowered; they managed five steals and three blocks but were unable to convert these into enough scoring opportunities or disrupt North Carolina States' flow significantly enough.


As fans look ahead after this commanding performance by North Carolina State Wolfpack, attention turns towards their next challenge against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Greensboro Coliseum on March 10th at noon Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming game promises another exciting chapter for Wolfpack supporters who can catch all live action broadcasted on ESPN2.

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