NC State Stops Losing Skid As They Edge Pittsburgh

Tuesday night one team improved their record while one lost their seventh game.

NC State not only improved their record to 13-6 but also got back in the win column as they beat Pittsburgh 79-74 while Pittsburgh falls to  12-7. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-basketball-wolfpack-downs-panthers.aspx

The game was tight through the first thirty minutes because neither team could score but momentum seemed to swing in Pittsburgh's favor after Michael Young scored that put them up 69-62 with 8:03 to go in regulation but Pittsburgh didn't score again because of the lockdown defense by NC State. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-basketball-wolfpack-downs-panthers.aspx

Maverick Rowen and Terry Henderson lead NC State with 21 points while Terry Henderson also contributed eight rebounds and four assists. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-basketball-wolfpack-downs-panthers.aspx

NC State controlled the first half while Pittsburgh stayed in striking distance."according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-basketball-wolfpack-downs-panthers.aspx

Both teams came out on fire in the second half as NC State was 7-8 while Pittsburgh started the half 7-9. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-basketball-wolfpack-downs-panthers.aspx

Free throws sealed the win for NC State. NC State finishes their three game home stand as they host Wake Forest Saturday. Tip-off is set for 2pm. The game will be televised on the ACC Network. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-basketball-wolfpack-downs-panthers.aspx