NC State Finishes Home Stand with 81-62 Win Over Troy

Raleigh, NC - On November 6, 2026, the NC State Wolfpack concluded their home stand with an impressive 81-62 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers. Headed into the game, the rotation remained unchanged, with Paul McNeil, Evans, Edmead, Adams, and Lubin forming the core starters. The team's bench consisted of Hammond, Yalaho, and Wilkins.

The first half of the contest saw both teams locked in a tight battle. While Troy shot more three-pointers than the Wolfpack, NC State held their ground despite missing several shots. Paul McNeil, however, had a difficult night, going cold and failing to score a single point. Darius Adams, on the other hand, was a standout performer, contributing 13 points to the victory.

The second half saw the Trojans close the gap to just eight points within the first two minutes. The Wolfpack, though, quickly regained control and extended their lead to double digits, leading by as much as 22 points. By halftime, Paul McNeil had emerged as the team's leading scorer with 16 points, along with eight rebounds, one assist, and a blocked shot.

Overall, the NC State Wolfpack continued to strengthen their defensive efforts, forcing Troy into a 34% field goal shooting percentage. The team also improved their rebounding efforts, securing 44 offensive boards to Troy's 31. The team's assist-to-turnover ratio was commendable, with only seven turnovers on 25 made shots. Coach Gainey was pleased with the team's performance overall.

Individual highlights from the game included Paul McNeil's 16 points and 4 three-pointers, Ven Lubin's double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Darius Adams' 13-point performance. Ven Lubin also led the team in blocks with three. Kyle Evans was on the mend, contributing 2 blocks to the victory.