#9 NC State was fortunate to beat High Point 77-69 in their first Exhibition on Saturday in Reynolds Coliseum.
The Panthers led by 3 at halftime, but the Wolfpack’s 3rd Quarter performance was too much for High Point to overcome.
In the 3rd Quarter, NC State outscored High Point 22-9.
The Wolfpack managed to win a game in which their opponent shot better from the field and behind the three-point line. The Panthers shot 45.2% from the field (NC State – 43.3%), and hit 12 three-pointers (31.6%).
NC State won the game on the offensive glass and at the free-throw line.