NC State Closes on 12-0 Run to Beat Pitt 81-72 on the Road

Overview

• The Wolfpack finished the game with a decisive 12-0 surge to flip a late deficit into a nine-point win.
• Quadir Copeland led with 20 points and nine assists, Ven-Allen Lubin posted 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Paul McNeil Jr. hit five 3-pointers for 15 points.
• NC State made 22 of 27 free throws while Pittsburgh went 11 of 25 at the line.
• NC State outscored Pitt 22-3 off turnovers despite being outrebounded 52-31.
• The Wolfpack improved to 14-6 (5-2 ACC) with four wins in five, while the Panthers fell to 8-12 (1-6) with five losses in six; next up are Syracuse at NC State and Wake Forest at Pitt on Tuesday.