The Wolfpack finished non-conference play last night with a 97-64 victory over Loyola Maryland, improving to 12-1 on the year, marking the best start at NC State since 2005-06.
In fact, the hot start is tied for the best start since 1973-74, when the Wolfpack won the National Championship, finishing with a 30-1 record.
2018-19 – 12-1
2005-06 – 12-1
1988-89 – 12-1 (ACC Regular Season Champions)
Only 9 NC State teams have started a season 12-1.