Playing on Senior Night in Raleigh, the Wolfpack defeated the Panthers, 71-63. NC State capitalized on Pitt mistakes, turning 14 Pittsburgh turnovers into 15 points for the Wolfpack. Five NC State players scored in double figures, and all five were either seniors or graduate students playing in their final home game. Michael O'Connell had 15 points, eight assists, and five rebounds to lead the Wolfpack. Dontrez Styles recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Breon Pass hit a career-high four three-pointers and scored 14 points. Pitt's Jaland Lowe finished the game with 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.
