NC State improved to 4-0 tonight, defeating Vanderbilt 84-78 in the Vegas Showdown.
In all 4 of the Wolfpack victories this year, there has been a different leading scorer. Tonight, True Freshman Dennis Parker Jr. and Jayden Taylor both led NC State in scoring with 18 points. Parker was so impressive, shooting 7 of 10 from the field, and 2 of 3 from three. Taylor was so aggressive on the defensive and offensive end, as well as efficient, shooting 6 of 12 from the field, and 1 of 3 from deep. This marks the 1st time Parker has led NC State in scoring, and the 2nd time Taylor has done so.