NC State Triumphs in Thrilling ACC Clash
In a thrilling ACC clash on Tuesday night, NC State extended its perfect record on the road, narrowly defeating SMU with a score of 84-83. Darrion Williams emerged as the game’s leading scorer, contributing 25 points, while Quadir Copeland achieved a notable double-double with a stellar performance that included a career-high 16 assists without any turnovers, alongside 10 rebounds.
Key Contributions
Key contributions also came from bench player Matt Able, who added 13 points, while both Tre Holloman and Ven-Allen Lubin chipped in with 11 points apiece for NC State, which now boasts a 17-6 overall record and an impressive 8-2 in conference play, maintaining a perfect 6-0 record in away games.
SMU’s Efforts
On the other side of the court, SMU tried to rally with Jaron Pierre Jr. scoring 23 points, supported by Boopie Miller’s 14 points and 11 points each from B.J. Edwards and Corey Washington, bringing the Mustangs to a record of 15-7, with a conference standing of 4-5.
Game Highlights
The game saw NC State trailing 58-50 before rallying with an impressive 11-2 run that culminated in a 3-pointer from Able, allowing them to take a 61-60 lead for the first time since the early stages of the first half, when they were briefly ahead 12-11. Later in the game, Terrance Arceneaux pushed NC State’s advantage to double digits after completing a three-point play, making the score 75-64 with just under seven minutes left.
Final Moments
As the contest wound down, Copeland missed two critical foul shots with 15 seconds remaining that could have widened the lead. With no timeouts left, SMU’s Miller attempted to create a final scoring opportunity, but Holloman’s defensive prowess denied him, ultimately blocking Miller’s shot attempt as time expired.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, NC State will be preparing to host Virginia Tech on Saturday, while SMU is set to face Pittsburgh in their next matchup.
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