NC State basketball team has shown a remarkable turnaround in their game against Duke. Initially struggling with shooting, they managed to outscore Duke significantly in the second half, shooting at an impressive rate of over 70%. The Wolfpack took the lead with a strong offensive performance, leading 48-40 with a few minutes remaining.
NC State is shooting a 1985 Villanova-like 72% from the floor in the 2nd half. Wolfpack is 18 of 25
State outscoring Duke 44-27 in the 2nd half
NC State is pouring it on and smiling while doing it. 12-point lead over Duke. Under four minutes left.
NC State is shooting 71.4% from the field in the second half. They’ve missed just two 2-pointers all half. Duke has made six shots total since the 5:54 mark of the first half. 6-for-31 over that stretch.
State has outscored Duke 32-15 in the second half
NC State outscoring Duke 27-13 in the second half.
N.C. State seizes command with 12-2 binge. Pack leads Duke 48-40 and is shooting 73.3% this half.
NC State outscoring Duke 27-12 in the second half.
And just like that NC State takes a 48-40 lead. The Pack has made 11 of 15 shots to begin the second half.
NC State shooting 72.7% in the 2nd half after being 26.5% in the 1st half.
NC State hasn't shot worse than 47% on 2-pointers during this nine-game run. At 41% today. The 2-11 from 3-point range is obviously an outlier as well. But Wolfpack leads 36-35 with 13 to go.
NC State has hit 8 of 26 shots and just 1 of 6 on 3-pointers. Duke is forcing Pack into some bad shots but others have just found a way to spin out. Still Duke lead is only 23-18 with 4:15 left in half.