I made it pretty clear how much I felt was at stake with yesterday’s matchup against Datyon.
Dayton is picked to win the A-10. They are returning all of their starters and 90% of all their scoring from last year. This is a team that won 24 games last season. They are the first team that really was going to challenge the new and improved NC State frontcourt with size, athleticism, and muscle. This was an important moment for this team, and they answered the bell.
Four of NC State’s starters played over 35 minutes just a night before and played a very emotionally draining game against one of the nation’s best team.