After Beating Duke Earlier In The Week NC State Loses To Florida State In Raleigh

Earlier in the week the team located in North Carolina’s state capital defeated sixth ranked Duke inside PNC Arena but that would be the only win NC State would get this week against a ranked team as they suffered a 67-61 setback against eighth ranked Florida State in their most recent game.

Devon Daniels led the Pack with 18 points and nine rebounds. Jericole Hellems came off-the-bench and added 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting and seven rebounds.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/2/22/mens-basketball-pack-falls-short-to-8-florida-state-67-61.aspx

While NC State suffered a setback Florida State won their third straight game.

— M.J. Walker scored all 12 of his points after halftime to help eighth-ranked Florida State take control in the second half and beat North Carolina State 67-61 on Saturday. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/2/22/mens-basketball-pack-falls-short-to-8-florida-state-67-61.aspx

Patrick Williams also scored 12 points for the Seminoles, who have won six of seven to stay near the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. FSU spent much of the second half shooting better than 50% and repeatedly got into the interior of the Wolfpack defense while controlling the glass in the final 20 minutes.”according to https://seminoles.com/florida-state-defeats-nc-state-67-61/

The Seminoles (23-4, 13-3) also threw out some zone looks to get the Wolfpack off stride early in the second half, helping them quickly erase the 32-27 deficit and go ahead for good with about 13 1/2 minutes left.”according to https://seminoles.com/florida-state-defeats-nc-state-67-61/

NC State will now prepare to head down to tobacco road for a rematch with North Carolina on Tuesday night who is struggling mightily this season. Over the weekend North Carolina suffered their seventh straight loss in the Bluegrass State to Louisville.