NC State has been denied a spot in the Top-25 through the first 6 weeks of play, but after tonight’s 78-71 victory over #7 Auburn, they won’t be denied next week.
Tonight’s victory marks the 1st time the Wolfpack have beaten a Top-10 non-conference opponent at home since February 2, 1986, when NC State took down #8 Kentucky 54-51 in Reynolds Coliseum.
Junior Point Guard Markell Johnson carried the Wolfpack on his back, scoring a career high 27 points, fueled by a career high 5 three-pointers (5-8).
In the first half his scoring buddy was Sophomore Point Guard Braxton Beverly, who chipped in 15 points, knocking in 4 of his 5 three-pointers.