NC State And Pittsburgh Are Matching Up Again Because Today NC State Is Hosting Pittsburgh For The Rematch Who Are Going To Be Without Xavier Johnson And Au’Diese Toney Because They're Transferring
NC State topped Pittsburgh by a score of 73-72 in their first matchup of the regular season on the hardwood!
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 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”
Today NC State and Pittsburgh are matching up again!
This time,
In North Carolina’s capital but Pittsburgh isn’t going to have the services of two players!
Who?
Xavier Johnson and Au’Diese Toney!
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.
Before leaving the Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Program Xavier Johnson was averaging 14.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game in 18 contests (16 starts). He was shooting 42.6 percent (80-of-188) from the field, including 32.1 percent (25-of-78) from three-point range. and Au”Diese Toney who missed Pittsburgh’s previous game with an ankle injury is also departing the Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Program and transferring.
Why?
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”
Before leaving the Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Au”Diese Toney
, was averaging 14.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He scored in double-figures 12 times with three games with 20 or more points scored. He concludes his Pitt career with 763 points, 423 rebounds and 80 steals. “according to articles on pittsburghpanthers.com”
NC State comes into the game with a record of 11-9 while they’re 7-8 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and tenth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. “according to theacc.com/ standings
Why?
Because topped Virginia by a score 68-61 on Wednesday night!
Where?
Charlottesville Virginia!
Why?
Why?
Virginia kept coming in the second half as Sam Hauser connected on two three-pointers in the first two minutes to tie the game at 29. Virginia would go on to take its one and only lead, 35-33, on two Jay Huff free throws with 14:31 remaining in the game.
But NC State responded with the next eight points to take a 41-35 lead with 11:16 remaining on a Shakeel Moorelay-up and Virginia would never get closer than four points the rest of the game.
Virginia would make one final push, cutting a 51-41 NC State lead to 57-53 on two Huff free throws with 11:11 to go, but the Pack would hit 11-of-12 free throws down the stretch to prevent UVA from completing the comeback.
Freshman guard Cam Hayes led the Pack with 16 points hitting three three-pointers, including a 25-foot desperation three to beat the shot-clock buzzer that banked in to give NC State a 57-49 lead with 3:06 to play. Hayes would finish 7-of-8 from the foul stripe, including a perfect 6-of-6 in the final 43 seconds.
D.J. Funderburk added 14 points and six rebounds while freshman guard Shakeel Moore recorded 12 points and four rebounds. Jericole Hellems just missed out on a double-double with eight points and eight rebounds. “according to an article on gopack.com”
Meanwhile,
Pittsburgh comes into the rematch with NC State with a record of 9-9 while they’re 5-8 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and twelfth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings! “according to theacc.com/ standings
Why?
Because they lost to Florida State on Saturday February 20, 2021 who this week is ranked eleventh in the AP Top 25 poll.
Why?
Florida State led for over 35 minutes of the game, but never by more than 11 points. Malik Osborne had 12 points and a team-high nine rebounds. RayQuan Evans also scored 12 points, and Scottie Barnes had 11. “according to an article on pittsburghpanthers.com”
Then Pittsburgh game verses Clemson was postponed on Sunday February 21, 2021!
Why?
The postponements follow positive tests, subsequent quarantining, and contact tracing within the Virginia Tech, Clemson and Boston College men's basketball programs. “according to an article on pittsburghpanthers.com
Tipoff is set for 4:00pm from PNC Arena!
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!