[GDT: Billikens v. NC State]

Lewis got off a good look, but I can't for the life of me figure out why we didn't get the ball to Warren on the last play of regulation.

[GDT: Billikens v. NC State]

Our board is down right now (definitely a good thing under the circumstances) so I'll hang out here for a while if that's ok.

You know what I realized tonight...FREE THROWS are important.

[GDT: Billikens v. NC State]

Congrats to you guys. We didn't deserve the win.

[Bills by 3 over NC St]

Wolfpack fan here,

As such, I am completely incapable of being overconfident against any opponent, and that certainly applies to your Billikens. Your team defensive numbers immediately jump out at me. Very impressive. TJ Warren has been the most consistently dominant NC State player I've possibly ever seen (I wasn't around for the David Thompson years) but I know that great players are sometimes held in check by great defenses...or sometimes great players just have an off game. If either of those happen, we're in deep trouble. Our role players have really stepped up lately, but I just don't see a scenario that would propel us to a win if TJ hits much below his season average.

It should be an intriguing matchup. From what I've read, you guys defend the 3 exceptionally well, but we don't shoot well from outside anyway. Also, we don't rebound well defensively, but you guys don't normally collect a ton of offensive rebounds. I admittedly haven't seen your team play, but on paper you remind me of this year's Virginia team. No individual superstars (although you do have your conference's POY) but a great overall team that is propelled by defense.

Here's hoping that everyone is healthy for both teams so they're each able to give it their best shot. Good luck if you get past us!

PS - Whoever it was that commented negatively about NC BBQ should be banned for life. Talk about my team all you want, but leave BBQ out of this!