Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh.
Updated records: (No 25) NC State 4-0. VCU 2-2.
In a nutshell: The VCU Rams and the NC State Wolfpack engaged in a pretty evenly matched slugfest. It was the sort of game one might expect to see in mid-season. The nationally ranked home team won, but the game was closer than the score might suggest. State led for nearly all of the way, but VCU kept it close.
Some noteworthy VCU stats: Barry Evans had himself a night. Evans scored 18 pts. He made good on 6 of his 12 field goal attempts, including 3-of-7 from 3-point distance. He also grabbed 5 rebounds, made 3 assists and blocked a shot. Jadrian Tracey scored 16 points, dished for 7 assists and snatched 4 boards. Lazar Djokovic scored 13 pts. and grabbed 5 rebounds.
NOTES: (Information provided by Chris Kowalczyk, VCU Assistant A.D.)
· VCU trailed by as many as nine points in the first half, but battled back to tie the game at 65-65 on layup by Tracey with 9:20 remaining. But the Rams were unable to get over the hump. VCU had a number of opportunities down the stretch to re-tie the game or take the lead, but were unable to connect. Tracey buried a 3-pointer from the right wing to pull the Rams within 78-76 with 1:59 remaining. But the Rams next three possessions were two missed 3-pointers and a turnover. In the final 1:37, the Wolfpack connected on 7-of-8 from the free throw line to secure the win.
· NC State converted 22-of-27 from the free throw line in the second half alone, and were 27-of-33 from the stripe overall. VCU finished 12-of-18 at the line.
· The Wolfpack owned a 45-31 rebounding advantage and shot 48 percent (25-of-54) from the field.
· The Rams forced 17 turnovers in the contest.
· ACC Preseason Player of the Year Darrion Williams led all players with 28 points and seven rebounds for NC State.
NEXT UP:
On Saturday, November 22, VCU will return to the Siegel Center to face Coppin State. Tipoff at 7:30 p.m. TV: MASN.or ESPN+.
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