It was one of those weekends where you could puff your chest out like Tuffy the Wolf and howl about NC State.
Coach Sidney Lowe’s Pack blasted 25th-ranked Virginia Tech, 81-56, on Sunday at the RBC Center, shooting a scintillating 67% from the floor. The victory gave State a season sweep of Virginia Tech, with both wins coming by double-digits. The Hokies had already swept UNC and were fighting for the top spot in the ACC, as well as trying to sweep the Triangle, already boasting wins at Chapel Hill and Duke. The Wolfpack never gave them a chance, getting everyone involved and hitting shots from all over the building. I wound up relishing the 25-point beatdown, but wishing we could have saved about 20 of those points for Wednesday’s rematch with the Heels at the Dean Dome.
On the women’s side, Friday started with ESPN.com releasing a moving and inspirational story about coach Kay Yow, who is enduring her third bout with breast cancer. That evening, the floor at Reynolds Coliseum was named Kay Yow Court … then NC State went out and beat second-ranked UNC, 72-65. As if that weren’t enough, the Wolfpack Women earned their 20th win of the year Sunday afternoon, with a 68-63 victory at Virginia Tech.
For the Pack faithful, the weekend had it all … a near-perfect performance, emotion, inspiration and a win over a rival. It was a welcome stretch of days in a month that has been bitterly cold and gray both on and off the court. Congratulations to Coach Yow, Coach Lowe and all of the Wolfpack!
Coach Sidney Lowe’s Pack blasted 25th-ranked Virginia Tech, 81-56, on Sunday at the RBC Center, shooting a scintillating 67% from the floor. The victory gave State a season sweep of Virginia Tech, with both wins coming by double-digits. The Hokies had already swept UNC and were fighting for the top spot in the ACC, as well as trying to sweep the Triangle, already boasting wins at Chapel Hill and Duke. The Wolfpack never gave them a chance, getting everyone involved and hitting shots from all over the building. I wound up relishing the 25-point beatdown, but wishing we could have saved about 20 of those points for Wednesday’s rematch with the Heels at the Dean Dome.
On the women’s side, Friday started with ESPN.com releasing a moving and inspirational story about coach Kay Yow, who is enduring her third bout with breast cancer. That evening, the floor at Reynolds Coliseum was named Kay Yow Court … then NC State went out and beat second-ranked UNC, 72-65. As if that weren’t enough, the Wolfpack Women earned their 20th win of the year Sunday afternoon, with a 68-63 victory at Virginia Tech.
For the Pack faithful, the weekend had it all … a near-perfect performance, emotion, inspiration and a win over a rival. It was a welcome stretch of days in a month that has been bitterly cold and gray both on and off the court. Congratulations to Coach Yow, Coach Lowe and all of the Wolfpack!
1 comment:
best quote from the postgame:
"They are not quicker than us, they are not bigger, but some teams have just got your number. I guess they've got ours," lamented guard Jamon Gordon, who led the Hokies with 13 points
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