NC State defeats Boston College 71-79
NC State Edges Boston College Behind Balanced Attack, 79-71
In a tightly contested conference matchup at the Conte Forum, the visiting NC State Wolfpack outlasted their hosts, Boston College Eagles, 79-71 on Wednesday night.
The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, with both teams trading baskets and showcasing their respective strengths. By halftime, the away team had taken control, leading 40-32 behind the hot shooting of Darrion Williams, who scored 12 points in the first half alone.
However, NC State's balanced attack proved too much for Boston College to handle, as they outscored the Eagles by eight points in the second half. The difference was largely due to the consistent scoring from Williams, Matt Able, and Quadir Copeland, who combined for 55 points.
Fred Payne led all scorers for Boston College with a career-high 24 points, but his efforts were unable to overcome the deficit. Jayden Hastings chipped in with nine rebounds and seven points, while Fred's four assists helped fuel the Eagles' attack early on.
On the other side of the court, NC State's high-powered offense proved too much for Boston College's defense to handle. The Wolfpack shot 48% from the field, including 59% from three-point range, and outrebounded their opponents 27-33 in the paint.
The game was marked by several key moments, including a 13-point swing that saw NC State pull away midway through the second half. The largest lead of the night came at one point when Boston College trailed by two points; however, NC State responded with a late push to seal the victory.
In the end, NC State's balanced attack and strong shooting proved too much for Boston College to handle, as they secured a hard-fought 8-point victory on the road. The win moves NC State back into contention in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, while Boston College looks to bounce back from its first conference loss of the season.
Key Stats:
* NC State (AWAY): 30/62 FG (48%), 17/40 2-PT FG (42.5%), 13/22 3-PT FG (59%), 6/12 FT (50%)
* Boston College (HOME): 23/45 FG (51%), 14/27 2-PT FG (51.9%), 9/18 3-PT FG (50%), 16/22 FT (73.0%)
Conference Implications:
With the win, NC State improves to 10-5 in conference play, while Boston College falls to 8-6. The loss marks the Eagles' first conference defeat of the season and sets up a crucial matchup against Clemson next week.