Wolfpack Blasts Barton 112-60 in Final Tune-Up

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NC State showcased it’s versatility, athleticism, and electricity in their 112-60 blowout win over Barton on Monday night.

The Pack showed a little of everything in this one, and it all looked really, really good. Gottfried started off by showing off a smaller lineup of Smith, Dorn, Henderson, Rowan and Abu. That group was amazing right out of the gate and got the momentum building early. The smaller lineup showed Pack fans that this team is going to be able to matchup with anyone. Smith and Dorn really were the catalysts, streaking up and down the floor and finishing with ease.

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— NC State Men’s Bball (@PackMensBball) November 8, 2016

Speaking of Dennis Smith, his 24 points and 6 steals led the Pack, and man did he look good doing it. Smith showed flashes of utter dominance including a 8 point run that included two 3s, a steal, and a massive tomahawk slam, all in less than 2 minutes of play.

Dorn had a big game as well scoring 13 points, grabbing 11 boards and adding 4 steals. The 6’6 wing is everything we hoped he’d be, slashing, finishing and making hustle play after hustle play. Dorn also gave the Pack a scare when he went down early in the 2nd half with a leg injury. Luckily, it only turned out to be a cramp.

State also got big games from Mav Rowan, Shawn Kirk, and Markell Johnson, all of whom had their highlights. Gottfried also had these guys looking really good, and really active in a matchup zone that gave Barton fits. It was a promising showing for the new-look Wolfpack, but what stood out most was the team chemistry and the willingness to share the basketball. If this team can continue to play this brand of basketball, the sky is the limit.

This concludes the exhibition games. NC State will open the season on Friday against Georgia Southern at 7pm.

Stay tuned as we’ll have a player by player breakdown tomorrow morning.