NC State defeats Florida St 69-113
NC State Dominates Florida St in 44-Point Blowout
The NC State Wolfpack made a statement on Monday night, cruising to a convincing 113-69 victory over the Florida State Seminoles at the Tucker Center. The blowout win marked a significant conference road success for the Wolfpack, who improved their chances of competing for a top seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
The game was a one-sided affair from the opening tip-off, with NC State establishing an early lead that Florida State struggled to overcome. By halftime, the Wolfpack led 31-56, and it was clear that this was not going to be a close contest.
In the second half, NC State continued to pull away, outscoring Florida State by 10 points in the final 20 minutes of play. The difference in performance between the two teams was stark, with NC State's offense clicking at an impressive 68.8% eFG rate and Florida State struggling to find its rhythm.
Paul McNeil led the Wolfpack in scoring with 21 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and making five of his ten three-point attempts. Darrion Williams was a force on the glass, grabbing 10 rebounds while also contributing 20 points and five assists.
For Florida State, Thomas Bassong led the way with 14 points on an impressive 83.3% shooting night. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Wolfpack's dominant performance.
The win marked a significant statement for NC State, who have been quietly building momentum throughout the season. With this convincing road victory, they've proven that they can compete with any team in the ACC and are well-positioned to make a deep run in the conference tournament.
The loss was a tough one for Florida State, who struggled to contain NC State's offense throughout the game. The Seminoles' 22-5 FG% shooting rate was a far cry from their own performance, which saw them struggle to find consistency on both ends of the court.
This win is a big confidence booster for NC State, and they'll look to build on this momentum as they head into their next matchup. For Florida State, it's back to the drawing board, as they try to regroup and refocus after a disappointing loss to the Wolfpack.