NC State Rally’s After Keatts’ Ejection to Beat Wake Forest 83-76

For the first time since 1988-89, NC State has started ACC play 5-1, defeating Wake Forest 83-76 tonight.

The Wolfpack didn’t lead in this game until the 2:17 mark in the 2nd half.

With 3:31 left in the 1st half, NC State head coach Kevin Keatts was hit with a double-technical foul, after a no call on a foul on Dennis Parker Jr. As a result, Wake Forest hit all 4 free throws, putting the Deacs up by 10, which is what they ultimately led by at the half.

At one point, Wake Forest led by 12 points right before halftime.

NC State shot the ball well all night, shooting 55.6% in the first half, 51.9% in the 2nd, and 53.7% for the game. Oddly enough, the Wolfpack just won a game in which they didn’t…