After starting off strong with a 7-2 record, a tough loss against Purdue on Dec. 12 seemed to change everything for NC State. That loss began a 5-game losing streak that ended with a win over Virginia Tech on Jan. 4. NC State is 3-5 in January. The Wolfpack are 115th in the NCAA’s NET rankings but have one of the more efficient offenses in the country. (Inside Carolina) A Shift in Rivalry Approach for Hubert Davis
Despite his deep ties and familiarity with UNC's heated basketball rivalry with NC State, the first-year head coach is focused on the next opponent instead.
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