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The Wolfpack needs to get its season back on track after a rough stretch.
By the end, UNC had shot 31.7% while making just 5 of 33 3-pointers. And it marked the Wolfpack's biggest margin of victory in the series since a 28-point win (85-57) in February 1962, according to College Basketball Reference.
NC State wrapped up the ACC portion of its dual schedule with a 5-1 conference record. It was an exciting conference slate this year for fans, as three of the wins came down to the final match of the dual.
What's on deck for the Wolfpack after opening the season with the Puerto Rico Challenge?
RALEIGH, N.C. — Quadir Copeland scored 20 points while N.C. State held 16th-ranked North Carolina to 31.7% shooting in a 82-58 rivalry win on Tuesday night.
UNC won its first game without top players Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar on Saturday against Pitt. The Tar Heels couldn’t handle NC State.
The Wolfpack knew the Tar Heels were diminished and took advantage immediately.