NC State defeated Vanderbilt 80-65 tonight in the Miami HoopHall Invitational to improve to 7-1 on the season for the second time since the 2006-07 season (2009-10 & 2014-15). The victory was the Wolfpack’s 1st over a Power 5 school this season.
In doing so, head coach Kevin Keatts picked up his 100th win, 8 games into his 5th season as a college basketball head coach.
The Wolfpack didn’t trail for a single second against the Commodores.
NC State’s defensive intensity staggered Vanderbilt:
Against NC State/Season Average Before Game
Points Scored: 60/87.