NC State lost 88-78 to Duke in a game that once felt rather promising for the Wolfpack. I know this must have shocked everyone as it occurred, but NC State shot remarkably well from deep in the first half. They cooled off for a 8-21 long range total for the game as the final 20 minutes brought a return to normalcy.
State lost any sort of offensive rhythm during the second half and allowed Duke to score 52 points. The aforementioned promising vibe was felt when State took a 43-36 lead into the break. It appeared that State had figured out Duke's zone in amassing this lead.