Just a year removed from an unexpected run to the Final Four, visiting NC State is in desperate need of a win over Georgia Tech at Atlanta on Saturday just to qualify for this year's ACC tournament. NC State (11-17, 4-13 ACC) enters the weekend tied with Boston College for 16th in the league standings with three regular-season games remaining. Only the top 15 teams are invited to the conference tourney. The Wolfpack have dropped 11 of their past 13 games, most recently falling 74-60 at Syracuse on Wednesday in a game they never led. Desperate for a victory, NC State shot just 34.
NC State in must-win mode vs. resurgent Georgia Tech
