NC State takes care of business, downs BC 82-66

NC State did what they needed to do and came out with an 82-66 win over Boston College.

Final: Pack 82, Boston College 66

Allerik Freeman leads the Pack with 20 points as we improve to 19-9, 9-6 in the ACC. pic.twitter.com/YWaQJMy8Op

— NC State Men’s Bball (@PackMensBball) February 21, 2018

While State played well in spurts, this is likely a game that Kevin Keatts isn’t completely pleased with. The Wolfpack went scoreless for nearly 7 minutes to start the game. They turned it over 16 times and were out-rebounded on the offensive glass 20-4.

Despite those numbers, they held the ACC’s second-leading scorer, Jerome Robinson to 4-20 shooting for 8 points and BC only shot 38% from the floor on the night. They also, once again, ran shooters off the 3 point line, leading to a dismal 4-25 from long range from a team that ranks 2nd in the ACC in 3’s made.

Al Freeman led the way for State, scoring 20 points on 6-14 shooting and Braxton Beverly pitched in 16 points (5-6 from 3). The Pack shot over 50% once again, coming in at 56% and knocking down 52% from 3pt range. Pretty insane numbers when you realize they started off the game 0-8. But when you follow that up with 12 straight made FGs, it makes sense.

Allerik Freeman’s 20 points leads @PackMensBball to a win on their home floor. pic.twitter.com/qPlvngJe2K

— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) February 21, 2018

This wasn’t pretty at times and NC State didn’t seem all that focused out of the gate, but it was a big win. This puts the Pack at 19-9 on the season and 9-6 in the ACC.

Next up is Florida State on Sunday at 6:00pm on ESPNU.