Paul McNeil Jr.’s 47-Point Explosion Ranks 5th in NC State HISTORY!

Sophomore Guard Paul McNeil Jr. exploded for 47 points tonight in NC State’s 108-72 victory over Texas Southern in Reynolds Coliseum.

McNeil Jr.’s 47-point performance is tied for the 5th most points scored in a single-game in school history!

1. David Thompson – 57, vs. Buffalo State, 1975
2. Ronnie Shavlik – 55, vs. William & Mary, 1955
3. Ronnie Shavlik – 49, vs. Villanova, 1955
4. Rodney Monroe – 48, vs. Georgia T ech, 1991
5. Paul McNeil Jr. – 47, vs. Texas Southern, 2025
5. Sammy Ranzino – 47, vs. Virginia Tech, 1951
7. Kenny Carr – 45, vs. Duke, 1976
8. Kenny Carr – 44, vs. Duke, 1976
9. David Thompson – 43, at Davidson, 1975
9. Hawkeye Whitney – 43, at Clemson, 1979
9. Ed Leftwich – 43, vs. Atlantic Christian 1970
9. Sammy Ranzino – 43, vs. Georgetown, 1951

McNeil Jr. is 1 of only 10 players in NC State history to score 40 points in a single game!

Wolfpack Players Who Scored 40+ Points in a Single Game

David Thompson (7x)
Kenny Carr (3x)
Ronnie Shavlik (2x)
Rodney Monroe (2x)
TJ Warren (2x)
Sammy Ranzino (2x)
Paul McNeil Jr. (1x)
Hawkeye Whitney (1x)
Ed Leftwich (1x)
Larry Lakins (1x)

There have only been 22 40-point performances in school history.