NC State Is Returning To The Hardwood, Matching Up With Saint Louis In Saint Louis Missouri
It has been thirteen days since the team located in North Carolina’s state capital was on the hardwood practicing or taking on another opponent!
Why?
Because four of NC State’s games were either postponed or canceled including their game on Wednesday December 16, 2020 when NC State was supposed to play Louisville!
Where?
Louisville Kentucky!
But that didn’t happen!
Why?
Because the game was postponed!
Why?
Because Louisville had positive coronavirus tests and was quarantining! “according to an article on gopack.com
Tonight though, NC State is returning to the hardwood where they’re going to match up with Saint Louis who they have played before!
NC State and Saint Louis last matched up on March 20, 2014!
Where?
In the NCAA Tournament!
Where?
Orlando Florida where NC State lost in overtime to Saint Louis by score of 83-80!
Why?
Because St. Louis erased a double-digit second half lead, defeating No. 12 seed NC State in overtime, 83-80, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Amway Center in Orlando. “according to an article on gopack.com
While Saint Louis won by a score of 83-80!
Why?
Rob Loe scored 22 points and collected a game- and career-high 15 rebounds, and Jordair Jett scored 17 of his 18 points in the second half to lead Midwest Region No. 5 seed Saint Louis to an 83-80 overtime victory over No. 12 seed North Carolina State in an NCAA Tournament second-round game Thursday night at the Amway Center. “according to an article on slubillikens.com
NC State comes into the game with a record of 3-0!
Why?
Because they won their previous game by a score of 90-59 over UMass Lowell!
When?
On Thursday December 3, 2020!
How?
NC State made quick work of UMass Lowell on Thursday, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back in dispatching the River Hawks, 90-59, inside the Mohegan Sun. “according to an article on gopack.com
Like NC State, Saint Louis comes into the game undefeated but unlike NC State they have a record of 5-0!
Why?
Because Jordan Goodwin notched his 27th career double-double with game highs of 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead Saint Louis to a 78-59 victory over Indiana State!
When?
On Tuesday December 15, 2020!
Tipoff is set for 8:00pm from Chaifetz Arena!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN+