NC State Looks To Rebound As They Return To Raleigh To Host Notre Dame

Last time NC State was on the court they were at Littlejohn Coliseum in South Carolina where they lost to Clemson.

On Wednesday night they will return to North Carolina’s state capital where they will host Notre Dame who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference with the exception coming on the grid iron where Notre Dame is independent.

In this game NC State will look to rebound from their loss at Clemson while Notre Dame will look to win another game against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent.

NC State comes into the game with a record of 10-4 while they’re 1-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and eight in the standings while Notre Dame comes into the game with the same record as NC State at 10-4 -1-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and seventh in the standings. “according to https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/standings/_/group/2

As for NC State’s previous game,

As stated above,

They lost at Clemson.

NC State fell to Clemson, 81-70, Saturday afternoon at Littlejohn Coliseum.
 NC State never led in the game, but had the deficit down to one possession many times in the second half. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/1/4/mens-basketball-pack-falls-to-clemson-81-70.aspx

Pat Andree made three free throws out of the under-12 minute media timeout to bring NC State to within one point, 53-52, with 11:55 to play, but the Pack would not score a point for over four minutes to allow Clemson to build the lead back up to five points.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/1/4/mens-basketball-pack-falls-to-clemson-81-70.aspx

A D.J. Funderburk lay-up got the Pack within three, 61-58, with 5:35 to play, but NC State only hit one field goal over the next three minutes as Clemson went on a 10-2 run to clinch the game.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/1/4/mens-basketball-pack-falls-to-clemson-81-70.aspx

NC State went over seven minutes of game time (12:47 to 5:35) without a field goal in the second half which kept the Pack from being able to get over the hump.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/1/4/mens-basketball-pack-falls-to-clemson-81-70.aspx

Funderburk led the Pack in scoring for the second consecutive game, finishing with 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting. Devon Daniels (11), Markell Johnson (11) and Pat Andree (10) also reached double figures scoring for NC State.”according tohttps://gopack.com/news/2020/1/4/mens-basketball-pack-falls-to-clemson-81-70.aspx

Manny Bates led the Pack with seven rebounds and two blocks while Johnson had a game-high seven assists.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/1/4/mens-basketball-pack-falls-to-clemson-81-70.aspx

Unlike, NC State

Notre Dame won their previous game as they knocked off Syracuse inside the Carrier Dome.

John Mooney, Prentiss Hubb and T.J. Gibbs each put up at least 20 points to help lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over the Syracuse Orange 88-87 on the road Saturday. “according to https://und.com/irish-outlast-syracuse-on-the-road-in-88-87-thriller/

Notre Dame’s overall record moved to 10-4 and conference record improved to 1-2 following the victory. “according to https://und.com/irish-outlast-syracuse-on-the-road-in-88-87-thriller/

Mooney had a double-double with 28 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Fighting Irish. Hubb added 22 points and nine assists and Gibbs helped out with 21 points.”according to https://und.com/irish-outlast-syracuse-on-the-road-in-88-87-thriller/

HOW IT HAPPENED

After falling behind 6-5, Notre Dame went on an 8-0 run with 17:10 left in the first half to take a 13-6 lead. The Fighting Irish then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 40-37. “according to https://und.com/irish-outlast-syracuse-on-the-road-in-88-87-thriller/

After intermission, Notre Dame kept the Orange from increasing their lead before going on an 11-0 run, finished off by Hubb’s three, to seize a 64-56 lead with 10:13 to go in the contest. The Orange narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Fighting Irish still held on for the 88-87 win. Notre Dame shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting eight shots from deep to score 24 of its 51 points.”according to https://und.com/irish-outlast-syracuse-on-the-road-in-88-87-thriller/

Tip-off is set for 7:00pm from PNC Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN2.