NC State Tops Appalachian State To Finish Non -Conference Schedule On High Note

The team located in North Carolina’s state capital finished their non- conference schedule on a high note when they topped Appalachian State.

The NC State men's basketball team went on a pivotal 12-1 run over a four-minute stretch late in the second half to pull away from Appalachian State and win, 72-60, on Sunday afternoon at PNC Arena. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx

With the win, NC State improves to 10-3 on the season, while Appalachian State falls to 8-5.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx

NC State lead early in the second half was as high as 11 points, but Appalachian State battled back, pulling within two points, 50-48, on a James Lewis Jr., basket with 9:18 to play. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx

The Pack responded with a game-breaking 12-1https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx run over the next three-and-a-half minutes to pull away from the Mountaineers for good.”according to

Manny Bates had back-to-back baskets to give NC State an eight-point lead, D.J. Funderburk made a double-digit lead with a short jumper and after an Appalachian State free throw, Devon Daniels buried a three-pointer in the corner to give NC State a 61-49 lead with 5:38 to go.
  Funderburk led the Pack with a career-high 22 points and a career-high nine rebounds. The Cleveland, Ohio native finished the game 10-of-14 from the field.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx

Daniels and Johnson both added double-doubles. Daniels finished with 18 points, a career-high tying 11 rebounds and a season-best four steals, while Johnson had his third consecutive double-double with 12 points and a career-high 11 rebounds. Johnson added six assists. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx
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Bates finished with a career-high nine points and added five blocks.”according to

NC State finished the game +19 in rebounding as the Pack grabbed a season-best 53 rebounds, including 17 on the offensive end. The Pack finished with a 22-10 second chance points advantage.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx

The Pack played without its leading scorer and rebounder on the season, C.J. Bryce, after the senior guard was injured in the team's shootaround on Sunday morning.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-pack-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-defeat-appalachian-state-72-60.aspx

While NC State finished their non-conference schedule on a high note Appalachian State had a setback after their win at Troy.

App State men's basketball dropped its non-conference finale to NC State by a 72-60 score on Sunday afternoon. “according to https://appstatesports.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-drops-non-conference-finale-to-nc-state.aspx
 
Justin Forrest had another solid all-around game for the Mountaineers (8-5) with a game-high 25 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals.”according to https://appstatesports.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-drops-non-conference-finale-to-nc-state.aspx
 
Adrian Delph reached double figures with 10 points and Isaac Johnson tallied seven points ahttps://appstatesports.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-drops-non-conference-finale-to-nc-state.aspxnd eight rebounds. James Lewis Jr. had six points and six rebounds off the bench.”according to
 
The Black and Gold conclude non-conference play with a 6-5 record. It marks the best non-conference season for the Mountaineers since a 5-4 mark in the 2007-08 season. “according to
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NC State will now prepare to head to South Carolina where they will take on Clemson on Saturday.