Anthony Barber did, as always, what he could. It wasn't enough in this 77-73 NC State loss to Florida State. Totaling his third straight 30-point game and almost individually leading the Wolfpack to a comeback win, Barber finished with 31 points on 10-17 shooting. The ESPNU announcers regularly marveled at his quickness and dynamic offensive attack throughout the broadcast.
NC State's sluggish start to the first half and overall lack of defensive intensity doomed them. The final 10 or so minutes of the game were actually exciting to watch with a pace that most fans would enjoy.