Well, after tonight’s 60-74 loss on the road to Syracuse, it’s clear that NC State’s victory over Wake Forest this past Saturday wasn’t a turning point for the better.
This NC State team is among the worst shooting teams in the last 25 years. Despite shooting 50% against the Demon Deacons, which included a breakout game by freshman Paul McNeil, one had to wonder if they could maintain decent shooting performances to end the regular season.
The reality is this: both teams understood the stakes of tonight’s game. No one wants to be one of the three teams left out of the 2025 ACC Tournament.