NC State And Syracuse Are Matching Up For The First Time This Season In Syracuse New York
NC State and Syracuse are matching up twice this season!
Where?
On the hardwood starting with tonight’s first matchup in Syracuse New York!
But in the first matchup of the season and for the rest of the season NC State is going to be without guard Devon Daniels
Why?
Because the NC State guard tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee! “according to an article on gopack.com”
When?
On Wednesday night in NC State’s first matchup of the season with Wake Forest!
Where?
North Carolina’s state capital!
What does that mean for the team located in North Carolina’s capital for their game against Syracuse and for the rest of the season?
It means that NC State is going to be without their leading scorer Devon Daniels who before the injury was leading the team n points (16.5), assists (3.1) and steals (1.7) and is third on the team in rebounding (5.1). His field goal percentage of 48.1 percent ranks ninth in the ACC and he is also tied for the team-lead with 19 three-pointers on the season. “according to an article on gopack.com”
NC State Head Coach Kevin Keatts had this to say about Devon Daniels season ending injury recently!
"I'm gutted and heartbroken for Devon," NC State head coach Kevin Keatts said. "Devon joined our program shortly after I was named head coach and I quickly appreciated the tenacity and relentlessness he brought into the gym every day. Devon built himself into one of the premier players in the ACC and with that tireless work ethic, I have no doubt that he will attack his rehab and come back even stronger. I hope all NC State fans will join me in praying for Devon and a swift recovery." “according to an article on gopack.com”
NC State comes into the first matchup of the season with Syracuse with a record of 7-5 while they’re 3-4 in the Atlantic Coast Coast Conference and eleventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. “according to theacc.com/standings
Why?
Because they won their previous Atlantic Coast Conference game!
When?
Wednesday in North Carolina’s state capital where they topped Wake Forest by a score of 72-67 where they forced Wake Forest into twenty turnovers.
Devon Daniels who is out for the remainder of the season led NC State with twenty points and shot 70% and added a team-best nine rebounds before leaving with an injury in the second half. Junior forward Jericole Hellems also reached double figures with 17 points. “according to an article on gopack.com
The freshman duo of Cam Hayes and Shakeel Moore contributed off-the-bench as Hayes led the team with four assists, while Moore contributed nine points on 3-of-6 shooting from the floor.“according to an article on gopack.com
Meanwhile,
Syracuse comes into the game with a record of 9-5 while they’re 3-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and tenth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. “according to the acc.com/ standings
Why?
Because they lost to Virginia who is ranked eighth in this weeks AP Top 25 poll! “according to www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings by a score of 81-58
When?
Monday night!
Where?
Charlotttesville Virginia!
Why?
Syracuse used an 8-0 run to cut Virginia’s advantage to four, Virginia scored the final five points of the first half and the first six points of the second stanza to catapult to a 15-point lead, 41-26, with 18:27 to play in the game. The Cavs maintained a double-digit advantage over the remainder of the contest to secure the victory. “according to an article on cuse.com”
Tipoff is set for 6:00pm from the Carrier Dome!
The game is going to be televised on the ACC Network!