NC State 87 – Wake Forest 76 Boxscore GAME RECAP NC State used a red hot Scott Wood (23 points) and solid performances from the rest of their starting five to out-gun the Demon Deacons 87.76. It was a true game of runs with Wake striking first thanks to Chase Fischer and Travis McKie doing damage early , but NC State stormed back using Woods hot hand. That had the Pack in it midway through the second half, but it wasn’t until late in the first that State really made their move and it wasn’t until midway through the second that they really got out to a sizable lead. State managed just 2 points off their bench and finished with a close rebounding margain but got very solid play from all 5 of their starters, limited the turnovers and got out on the break where they can be devastating. KEY STATS Wake played well tonight. They shot 50% from the field, 58% from 3 was only out-rebounded by three, but it wasn’t enough as State racked up 19 assists to only 9 turnovers as a team and turned that into 19 fast break points (to Wake’s 4). Player wise you have to look…
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Former NC State great Julius Hodge has one of the most entertaining Twitter games around so we’ve decided to give you weekly updates on the life and times of @Follow24Hodge. Here’s the highlights from this past week. Just played a hard fought game but came up on the short end of the stick. Finished with 42pts, 7 and 5.Gotta pick it up though! — Julius Hodge (@Follow24Hodge) January 28, 2012 @WAD216 you know it! That’s the plan. — Julius Hodge (@Follow24Hodge) January 28, 2012 Scoot Wood.. this will go down in history LOL! wralsportsfan.com/voices/blogpos…but the delay in a response gives...
Last March all the talk was about Arizona head coach Sean Miller, but this year it might be another Miller getting all the publicity. Don’t look now but former Wolfpack PG Archie Miller (Sean’s brother) in his first year as a head coach, has Dayton atop the Atlantic 10. With a big win already against #15 Alabama, Dayton did it again yesterday when they took out conference favorite Xavier 87-72. The Flyers are playing smart, disciplined and focused basketball and it’s all thank to Miller and his staff, one of whom is another former Wolfpacker, Simon Harris. Miller is doing...
Here is an excerpt we came across from AJC.com… Guard Ryan Harrow (Walton) knew it was time to leave North Carolina State when coach Sidney Lowe was fired. So he transferred to Kentucky, where he is sitting out this season under NCAA transfer rules. “Coach Lowe and I had a real close relationship,” Harrow told kentucky.com. “I’m kind of disappointed [about leaving] because I was a big fan of N.C. State. I still am, but Kentucky is going to help me reach my goals and what I’m going to do with basketball.” Harrow averaged 9.3 points as a freshman at...
The good news is that Dennis Horner made the New Jersey Nets opening day roster. The bad news? He only saw action in 5 games before being waived and sent back down to the D-League. MassLive.com reported the unfortunate news about the former Wolfpack forward. Horner scored 4 points in 8 total minutes of action with the Nets. He finished his NC State career averaging 12 points and 5 boards as a senior just two years ago. Dennis is now back with the Nets D-League team (The Springfield Armor)...
We’d like to congratulate former Wolfpack forward Dennis Horner was drafted in the 3rd round by the Springfield Armor of the NBA Developmental League. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Horner had been playing in Belgium last season when he realized that he would like to pursue his career closer to home. “I liked (playing overseas), but I just wanted to be with my family,” Horner told the Press. “I didn’t want to go back.” Horner played for State under Sidney Lowe after being recruited by Herb Sendek and was the lone player to stick around from his class after...
Philip Rivers (QB, 8th season) – Rivers threw for a lot of yards (369, 26/41) on Monday Night Football, but he was unable to overcome committing 3 turnovers (2 interceptions, 1 fumble). He fumbled the ball late in the game in the redzone, losing the opportunity for the Chargers to drain the clock and kick a game winning field goal. Instead, the Chargers eventually lost 20-23 in overtime. Rivers failed to throw a touchdown. Unfortunately, the former NC State signal caller currently leads the NFL in interceptions. Season Stats: 2,084 yards (9th), 64.5% (6th), 7 touchdowns, 80.7 QB Rating, 11...
Stephen Tulloch (MLB, 6th season) - Tulloch picked up his second sack of the season in the Lion’s loss to the Redskins. He also collected 6 tackles in the contest. Season Stats - 38 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception, 2 pass deflections, 1 fumble recovery Manny Lawson (SLB, 6th season) - Manny started on Sunday in the Bengals win over the Colts and recorded one tackle and one pass deflection. Season Stats - 10 tackles & 4 pass deflections Willie Young (DE, 2nd season) – After recording a sack in consecutive games, Young finished the 19-25 loss to the Redskins with no tackles. He...
Mario Williams (OLB, 6th season) - Super Mario tore his pectoral muscle while collecting his 5th sack of the season, and as a result will miss the rest of the year. Williams was tied for 4th in the NFL in sacks prior to the injury. Join us in praying for Mario’s recovery. Season stats: 11 tackles, 5 sacks (4th), 1 forced fumble, 1 pass deflection Philip Rivers (QB, 8th season) – Rivers’ Chargers barely held on to beat the Bronco’s 29-24. Rivers was 118/29 for 250 yards, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. The Chargers have started the season with a...
Ex-NC State head coach, who should be bettered remembered for his playing days as a Wolfpack legend at point guard on the 1983 National Championship team, was hired by the Utah Jazz today as an assistant. After his playing days, Lowe made his name in coaching by making his way up the ranks in the NBA as an assistant with the Timberwolves and then later as their head coach. He was most successful, however, in Detroit where he was an assistant under Flip Saunders. Lowe did not experience much success with NC State and after his fifth season he finally...
Willie Young (DE, 2nd season) - Congratulations Willie! Young recorded his first career sack in the Lion’s 34-30 win over the Cowboys. He also finished the game with 2 tackles. In his rookie season he only saw action in two games. This year he has played in every game. Season Stats: 5 tackles, 1 sack Philip Rivers (QB, 8th season) - Rivers produced his most complete game of the early season, posting a QB Rating of 110.6 in the game. He was 21/31 for 307 yards with 1 touchdown and no interceptions. The Chargers beat the Dolphins 26-16. Through 4 games, Rivers ranks 3rd in...
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