NC State takes on UNC in Chapel Hill today at 5 pm. NC State is riding a 4 game winning streak and have won 7 of their last 8. Meanwhile, UNC has won 2 straight and 4 of their last 5. Both teams are 5-3 in the ACC. Here are our keys to the game…
1. Stop Armando Bacot
Easier said than done. Bacot is averaging 17.6 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. He’s the focal point of their offense and there is no question they are going to try to get him the ball on most possessions. And why wouldn’t they? NC State’s frontcourt is hobbled. DJ Burns is the only healthy big on the roster. Ebe Dowuona may play today, but he’s going to be a game-time decision. Even with Dowuona though, it’ll be tough. Burns…
