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March Madness - Texas Tech Falls 80-67 to NC State - Recap
Ben Middlebrooks scored 21 points leading NC State to a 80-67 victory over Texas Tech at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday.
NC State was a +5.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
NC State got 17 points from Mohamed Diarra and another 16 points from DJ Burns Jr.. Michael O'Connell contributed 6 assists, while Mohamed Diarra cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Texas Tech got a 16-point performance from Joe Toussaint, who was supported by 12 points from Pop Isaacs. Darrion Williams had 6 assists in a losing cause for Texas Tech, while Warren Washington grabbed 8 rebounds.
NC State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.