Note: Picture from NC State Athletics.
Trevor Lacey’s 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime gave NC State a season-saving win today 81-80 over Georgia Tech. The Wolfpack jumped out to a 17-3 lead and it felt like the game would be a no doubter. However, much like the games against Florida State and Notre Dame, the first half dominance (40-31 halftime lead) lead to second half troubles as the offense struggled to produce points. Georgia Tech did not shoot that well, but dominated the boards (both offensively and defensively) and surged to take the lead. State was down by 5 around the two minute mark in regulation but scrapped and clawed to get the game to overtime.
In OT, State again fell behind and were down 76-72 and prospects were not looking good. But again, they clawed back. Down two with 4 seconds left, the Yellow Jackets missed two free throws. Cody Martin grabbed the rebound and passed it in the middle of the court to Lacey. In a scary reminder of the Wofford game, Lacey drove down the middle of the court and put up a 25 footer. Again, nothing but net. This time, it was a no doubter in terms of the clock. Good! State wins!
Cat Barber easily had his best game of the season. He had 23 points and 7 assists. He was very confident in his shot and it showed. Wolfpack Nation hopes that continues for the rest of the season. Lacey added 19 and Kyle Washington had a solid 14 points.
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Cat and all of #WolfpackNation standing here like pic.twitter.com/DJfj7E5lx5
— NC Girl™ (@thatNCSUgirl) January 31, 2015