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BASKETBALL

NC State Routes Chowan In Exhibition

Kevin Keatts second season as the head coach in North Carolina’s state capital got off to a great start.

The NC State men's basketball team made its return to the court in dominant fashion as it defeated Chowan, 111-62, Monday night at PNC Arena. Five players posted double-digit scoring performances as 10 of the Wolfpack's players earned time on the floor in NC State's lone exhibition game. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2018/10/29/mens-basketball-nc-state-cruises-past-hawks-in-exhibition-111-62.aspx
 
Devon Daniels finished the night with a game-high 22 points in his first outing in a Wolfpack uniform. DJ Funderburk poured in 20 points of his own off of an impressive 7-for-7 shooting performance. Redshirt senior Torin Dorn, freshman Jericole Hellems and graduate Eric Lockett tallied 11 points each to join them in double figures. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2018/10/29/mens-basketball-nc-state-cruises-past-hawks-in-exhibition-111-62.aspx
 
NC State assisted on 23 of its 41 field goals, as junior Markell Johnson dished out a team-best six. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2018/10/29/mens-basketball-nc-state-cruises-past-hawks-in-exhibition-111-62.aspx
 
The Wolfpack maintained an aggressive style of play that has become its signature under head coach Kevin Keatts, as the Wolfpack snagged 15 steals on the way to scoring 34 points off of 24 Chowan turnovers.  “according to https://gopack.com/news/2018/10/29/mens-basketball-nc-state-cruises-past-hawks-in-exhibition-111-62.aspx
 
The Pack jumped out to an early 10-1 lead in the first 3:41 of the game, scoring seven of its first 10 off of four Hawks turnovers. NC State carried a 61-35 lead into the break and went on to make seven of its first 10 field goal attempts in the second half to extend its lead. The Wolfpack hit triple digits, nailing its final four shots to close out the win. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2018/10/29/mens-basketball-nc-state-cruises-past-hawks-in-exhibition-111-62.aspx

NC State will open the regular season on Tuesday November 6th when they host Mount Saint. Mary’s

Tip-off is set for 7:00pm. The game will be televised on ACC Network Extra. “according to https://gopack.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball