NC State Basketball
Thoughts on #22 NC State’s Win Over Boston College
#22 NC State picked up their 20th win of the season today, defeating Boston College 92-72. Here are a few thoughts on the victory…
- The 30-point victory was the 3rd largest margin of victory in an ACC road game.
- It’s the Wolfpack’s largest victory over the Golden Eagles, surpassing their 26-point victory in 2019.
- Boston College now only holds a 1-game lead in the series, 15-14.
- The Wolfpack are now 6-7 at Chestnut Hill.
- The 92 points are the most points NC State has scored against Boston College, surpassing the 89 they scored in 2019.
- This marks the 2nd time this year the Wolfpack have scored 90+ points against an ACC opponent (FSU – 94)
- NC State’s 20-6 record through 26 games is the Wolfpack’s best record through 26 games since the 2005-06 season, when the they were 21-5 through 26 games.
- It’s hard to beat NC State when their 3 guards all score in double-figures.
- Jarkel Joiner led the way with 26 points, shooting 10 of 17 from the field, and 5 of 11 from three.
- He also padded his stat line with 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals.
- Terquavion Smith had 17 points, shooting an impressive 7 of 14 from the field, and 3 of 8 from deep.
- He also had 6 assists.
- Casey Morsell had 16 points, and continued to prove he’s one of the best shooters around, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arch (5 of 9 FG).
- He also had 2 blocks and 2 steals.
- Jarkel Joiner led the way with 26 points, shooting 10 of 17 from the field, and 5 of 11 from three.
- DJ Burns had a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds in only 24 minutes of play.
- This was Burns 2nd double-double of the year. His 1st one was a 10 point and 10 board performance in the season opener against Austin Peay.
- JACK CLARK WAS BACK, scoring 6 points in 9 minutes of play.
- He was 2 of 2 from the field, hitting 2 three’s, and he also had 4 rebounds.
- NC State outshot Boston College, and they also won the battle of the boards, and took better care of the ball.
- Field Goal Percentage: NC State – 55.2%/Boston College – 42.6%
- Rebounds: NC State – 38/Boston College – 32
- Turnovers: NC State – 11/Boston College – 17
- The Wolfpack scored 25 points off turnovers. The Golden Eagles scored 9.
On the other hand Clark misses over a month and comes back like nothing happened. Great rebounder who never seems to show any emotion. Six points and four rebounds in 9 minutes is outstanding.
I may be late to the party, but Keatts in his news conference today very bluntly daid Dusan may not play again this season.
Biggest news is getting Jack back and seeing him play 10 solid minutes with no I’ll effect.
#FREE DUSAN
Burns only had to play 24 min, so he should be fresh for Syracuse. The additional depth Clark brings just makes us that much more ready. Also, Clark may be able to help us against the zone a bit more than Gantt or Ross. DJ + Gannt or Ross, then Ebe + Clark make for nice rotation options.
Yep! A deeper bench is a good bench. But a good deep bench is the best kind of bench there is. And seriously, #FREE DUSAN. Can we get some news on his status? I guess I’m never satisfied. Always hungry. And Dusan could very well create a dynamic that would be hard to beat if he is able to return and subsequently get to full strength in the coming month.
Getting worried about Dusan. Two weeks and a Tuesday left in the regular season. I really think that in order to beat UNC, we need him. His defense, his size, and his fouls to frustrate Bacot. I always thought he’d return. But UNC is next weekend.
If we get him back in the lineup, this is one formidable team.