The arena was full of celebration to wrap up the last home game of Black History Month, as the Canes hosted the No. 10 NC State Wolfpack at the Watsco Center for their annual Celebration of Black Culture game.
Decked out in dark green crewnecks, the student section rallied together to support the Canes, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 50-48.
The night opened with the Ambassador Choral from Florida Memorial University, a local historically black university, singing Lift Every Voice and Sing followed by the national anthem. Moments later assistant coach Octavia Blue was honored in front of the home crowd.