NC State Tops Pittsburgh In The Rematch In Raleigh, Sweeps Them In The Regular Season
In the inaugural matchup of the regular season NC State topped Pittsburgh by a score of 73-72!
When?
On Wednesday February 17, 2021!
Where?
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania!
Why?
NC State scored five of the final seven points of the game. “according to an article on gopack.com”
While Pittsburgh lost the first matchup of the season!
Where?
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania!
Why?
Au'Diese Toney's layup and Justin Champagnie's three pointer fell short at the buzzer as the Panthers fell to NC State, 74-73, “according to an article on pittsburghpanthers.com”
Yesterday, NC State and Pittsburgh matched up again!
This time,
For the rematch!
Where?
North Carolina’s state capital where Pittsburgh was without Xavier Johnson and Au’Diese Toney for the first time this season!
Why?
The Pitt men's basketball program and Xavier Johnson have mutually agreed that it is in everyone's best interest to part ways," said Capel. "He will enter then transfer portal and is no longer a member of our program. We wish him the best of luck as he looks to continue his career elsewhere.
We have come to the mutual agreement that Au'Diese [Toney] will be leaving the Pitt Men's Basketball program effective immediately," said Head Coach Jeff Capel. "We appreciate his efforts the past three seasons in our program and wish him well as he looks to continue to grow on and off the court." according to articles on pittsburghpanthers.com”
In the rematch NC State topped Pittsburgh by a score of 65-52!
Where?
North Carolina’s state capital!
Why?
NC State never trailed after Pitt had a 4-2 lead in the opening minutes, but NC State was never able to put the Panthers away until the final minutes.
NC State used a 14-3 run to open a 26-14 lead over Pitt with 4:36 left in the opening half and would head into the halftime break with a 31-21 lead.
NC State forced Pittsburgh NC State forced Pitt into 14 turnovers and had a 23-10 advantage over the Panthers in points off turnovers.
While Pittsburgh lost the first matchup of the regular season Au'Diese Toney's layup and Justin Champagnie's three pointer fell short at the buzzer as the Panthers fell to NC State, 74-73, “according to an article on pittsburghpanthers.com”
But that wasn’t the matchup with NC State they lost as they would lose the rematch as well!
When?
Yesterday!
Why?
Manny Bates stifled Pitt's rally with blocks on consecutive late-game possessions, scoring after the first block for good measure. His basket pushing the Wolfpack lead back to 60-55 with 4:01 left. “according to an article on pittsburghpanthers.com”
NC State is now going to prepare for their final road game of the season as they’re scheduled to travel to South Bend Indiana where they’re going to matchup with Notre Dame for their only matchup of the regular season!
When?
Wednesday night!
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm from Purcell Pavilion!
The game is going to be televised on the ACC Network!
Meanwhile,
Pittsburgh is scheduled to host Wake Forest for their home of regular season!
When?
Tuesday night !
Where?
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania!
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm!
The game is going to be televised on the ACC Network!