NC State (2-0) will host UNC-Asheville (1-0) tonight at 7pm for their third game of the season. The Wolfpack enters the contest with a perfect 18-0 record against the Bulldogs. Despite the lopsided nature of the series, the past two contests were decided by a total of 7 points: 11/11/11 – 84-79 & 11/23/12 – 82-80.
UNC-Asheville won the 1st game of the Mike Morrell era last Thursday, smashing St. Andrews 87-47. The victory was their first season-opening win since 2012. Three players scored in double-figures. Freshman Guard DeVon Baker led the way with 27 points (9-16 FG & 3-4 3PT), 6 rebounds and 3 steals.