The first half started well, Ven Lubin scored and Darrion Williams hit 3 3PT shots. Able came in and hit another one putting the Wolfpack ahead 14-13 at the 13.20 mark. But then Coach Scheyer yelled, “don’t forget to play defense”, and from that point Duke closed the half 34-16. Duke’s Dame Sarr was the first half Cinderella. He averages 5.8 ppg and 3.5 rpg, he scored 14 points and had 6 rebounds. Halftime 30-47.
Ven Lubin picked up foul #4 in the first 30 seconds of the second half. By the time NC State scored at 17:45 at the free throw line it was 53-32. The Wolfpack trailed by 20 most of the half, except when it was down 30.
* The Pack has absolutely collapsed in the second half of the ACC schedule
* NC State was never a threat to win this game
* The Wolfpack’s lack of size never was more evident
* While it was good to see Coach Wade try something different, the zone defense was not effective
Coach Wade Post Game Comments (NOTE: Audio goes out at about 6:30 for about 30 seconds)
* Preseason POY Darrion Williams looked bad compared to Boozer who finished second to him
* START HIM! Matt Able had a very good game, 32 minutes, 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals - Holloman played only the first 5 minutes
* Darrion Williams led scoring with 17
* Musa Sagnia led rebounding with 8
