Big second half propels NC State past Campbell, 69-50

Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesPlaying without DJ Funderburk and Cam Hayes for the second straight game, NC State came out a tad sluggish, struggling to shoot while playing sloppy with the basketball. Campbell led by as many as seven in the first half, but the Wolfpack managed to close strong and take a two-point lead into the break.

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But the Wolfpack’s offense came around in the second half, and State scored nine points in the first two minutes to establish some breathing room. Campbell’s struggles prolonged, as the Camels shot just 8-24, including 0-9 from three, over the final 20 minutes.

After canning a free throw to hit 35 points with 16:24 left, Campbell…