In a decisive display of dominance, Ryan Odom's Cavaliers took control against Will Wade's Wolfpack, securing a commanding 90-61 victory in Charlottesville. This win builds on their earlier triumph in Raleigh, where they bested NC State by 15 points.
The Wolfpack struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field, a drop from their 36% performance in the previous matchup. Meanwhile, UVA was firing on all cylinders, improving their shooting from 50% in Raleigh to an impressive 53.4% tonight.
The Cavaliers were unstoppable in the second half, hitting a remarkable 70% of their shots, a stark contrast to their 36% in the first half.
Sophomore guard Paul McNeil Jr. led NC State with 22 points, though his shooting night was rough, going 6 of 16 from the field and 3 of 12 from beyond the arc. Senior forwards Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin contributed with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
When the Wolfpack isn't operating smoothly, the results can be tough to watch. Despite the rough outing, NC State remains in 4th place in the ACC with three games left to play.