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Quadir Copeland, NC State Too Strong for Pitt
N.C. State advanced with balanced scoring and 13 three-pointers made, overcoming 15th-seeded Pittsburgh 98-88 in the ACC Tournament second round.
- On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the N.C. State Wolfpack defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 98-88 in the second round of the ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, securing their 20th win of the 2025-26 season.
- N.C. State led 51-50 at halftime as both teams shot over 60% from the field; the Wolfpack then ignited a 12-2 run to extend their lead to 63-52 early in the second half.
- Quadir Copeland led the Wolfpack with 24 points and eight assists, while Ven-Allen Lubin added 18 points as N.C. State shot 13 of 23 from behind the arc.
- Advancing to the quarterfinals, N.C. State will face 10th-ranked Virginia on Thursday, having lost both regular-season matchups to the Cavaliers, including a 90-61 defeat on Feb. 24.
- Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel faces ongoing speculation regarding his job security following the team's elimination, while the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament hopes remain alive after the Charlotte victory.
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North Carolina State 98, Pittsburgh 88
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
L 58%
C 42%
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