Heading into tonight’s Top-25 matchup between #22 NC State and #8 UVA, the Wolfpack are in the midst of one of their best runs in ACC play since the conference was formed in 1953.
The Wolfpack are 9-4 in the ACC, but they have won 8 of their last 9 conference games.
The last time NC State went on a run like this in ACC Regular Season games was during the 1972-73 and 73-74 seasons, when the Wolfpack went 12-0 in ACC play.
12-0 (1972 & 73-74)
12 of 13 (1958-59)
8 of 9 (2022-23, 1961-61, 1954-55)
7 of 8 (1974-75, 1969-70, 1964-65, 1955-56)
6 of 7 (2005-06, 1979-80, 1960-61, 1957-58)
Looking at our remaining 11 games, there are generally (based on both NET & KP rankings – but not trying to even guess the quad rationale) 7 opportunities for quality wins, and 4 opportunities for ugly losses.
If we go 4-3 in the former, and win all of the latter, that has us at 23-8 / 13-7, Keatts best ACC regular season, and before the post season, one win away from his highest win total at State. That would be one heck of a turnaround, and if we get into the NCAAT, should assure him his job for another season.
Alright, back to business.
Let’s put all of the UNC crap behind us and play like we are capable.
Really liking how Ernest has stepped up his game. I think Greg is still getting used to playing again, he needs to get minutes. And keep giving Breon and LJ as many minutes as you can, both so they will grow, and our three headed guard monster will be fresh and ready for the final push in every game.
I’ll take a 2 pt win and a healthy T. Maybe Ebe is back to full strength and can help. Will Ross hit another 3?