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NC State Defeats Virginia Tech 73-69 - Recap

NC State grabbed a 73-69 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Terquavion Smith at Cassell Coliseum.

NC State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +5.5-point spread as an underdog.

NC State got 21 points from Jarkel Joiner and another 15 points from Casey Morsell. Terquavion Smith contributed 3 assists, while Greg Gantt cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Virginia Tech got a 19-point performance from Sean Pedulla, who was supported by 16 points from Darius Maddox. Sean Pedulla had 4 assists in a losing cause for Virginia Tech, while Justyn Mutts grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed NC State were victorious, as the score was 36-23 at the break.

The rebound battle favored NC State as they grabbed 37 boards, while Virginia Tech only had 26

NC State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Miami. Virginia Tech will aim to get back on the winning track at Syracuse.