Defense was optional on Saturday afternoon, and both NC State and Bucknell were shooting the ball well regardless. The Wolfpack had a bit more firepower in this contest than the Bison, and while the Pack had to fend off an impressive second-half rally, they eventually pulled away for the 99-86 win.
NC State led by as many as 15 in the first half, though at the break that lead was just nine. Bucknell got itself off to a torrid start in the second half, scoring 30 points in the first 10 minutes to cut the Wolfpack's lead to three.