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Louisville & NC State: 85.7 PPG Duel!
9 Feb
Summary
- Both Louisville and NC State average 85.7 points per game.
- Louisville has won its last three games, NC State its last six.
- Both teams are solidifying their NCAA Tournament resumes.
An Atlantic Coast Conference battle is scheduled between No. 24 Louisville and NC State on Monday. Both teams boast identical scoring averages of 85.7 points per game, indicating a high-octane offensive contest. The Cardinals, with a record of 17-6 (7-4 ACC), have recently won three consecutive games. Their recent performance has shown improvement after point guard Mikel Brown Jr.'s return from injury.
Louisville secured a hard-fought 88-80 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, requiring a late defensive stand. Coach Pat Kelsey praised his team's ability to execute stops and secure rebounds down the stretch. Six Cardinals scored in double figures, led by Sananda Fru with 17 points.
NC State enters the matchup with an 18-6 record (9-2 ACC) and has won six games in a row. The Wolfpack are noted for their strong 3-point shooting, ranking seventh nationally and first in the ACC at 40.2%. They recently defeated Virginia Tech 82-73, fueled by a crucial 10-1 run.
Individually, Paul McNeil Jr. tied for the team high with 21 points against Virginia Tech. Both Louisville and NC State are well-positioned for NCAA Tournament bids, with NC State currently ranked 27th and Louisville 17th in the NET rankings.
