NC State needed this one badly, and in the end, they got it.
But this wasn’t just one win for the Wolfpack, it was much more. They broke a 3 game losing streak. They opened up conference play, at home, with a win. And they found out who they can count on when the going gets tough.
I think we all need to get used to the fact that in the NIL/Portal era, the beginning of most seasons are going to be bumpy if a majority of your team is pieced together in the offseason. A lot of guys trying to figure out their roles, adjusting to new levels and just getting used to playing together.