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NC State 99, Bucknell 86: Wolfpack bests Bison down the stretch to secure important win

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.