As this game went to the half, it felt like NC State badly needed one of its bigs to step up. Ebe Dowuona and Ernest Ross were bad, while DJ Burns was limited by foul trouble. The struggles there led directly to Vanderbilt’s four-point halftime lead.
Thankfully, DJ Burns made a huge impact in the second half, and NC State prevailed despite an underwhelming shooting night.
Four Factors
| ... | NC State | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| eFG% | 47.4 | 46.7 |
| TO% | 11. |