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Virginia 70-67 NC State (Dec 31, 2024) Game Recap
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — — Elijah Saunders scored 22 points, Isaac McKneely had 15 points and four 3-pointers, and Virginia rallied in the second half to beat NC State 70-67 on Tuesday.
Blake Buchanan gave Virginia a 67-55 lead with 5:02 remaining but the Cavaliers did not make another field goal the rest of the way.
NC State grabbed an offensive rebound on three straight possessions to begin a 10-1 run to get within 68-65 with 1:08 left. The Wolfpack worked the clock down on their next possession, but Jayden Taylor’s bank shot rolled off and Saunders secured the defensive rebound before making two free throws with 15.5 seconds left for a five-point lead.
Marcus Hill scored quickly for NC State to get within three points with 10.9 seconds left and Saunders missed the front end of a one-and-one with 3.9 left. Hill grabbed the rebound and passed it to Michael O’Connell, who rushed a shot from beyond midcourt as time expired that did not hit the rim.
Andrew Rohde added 10 points and seven assists for Virginia (8-5, 1-1 ACC).
Taylor scored 14 points for NC State (8-5, 1-1). Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Hill each scored 12.
NC State, which led 39-29 at halftime, scored the first four points of the second half to take a 14-point lead. But Virginia went on a 17-3 run to tie it at 46-all on a 3-pointer from the corner by Rohde as the Wolfpack went 1 of 11 from the field.
McKneely sank a 3-pointer with 11:07 remaining in the second half to give Virginia its first lead, 51-50, since it was 13-11.
Virginia stays home to play Louisville on Saturday. NC State travels to play Wake Forest on Saturday.
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In a thrilling New Year’s Eve matchup, the Virginia Cavaliers edged out the NC State Wolfpack with a final score of 70-67. The game was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, with both teams showing off their offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.
Virginia came out strong in the first half, building a lead behind the hot shooting of their guards and the interior presence of their big men. NC State, however, refused to back down and fought their way back into the game with a strong showing from their own guards and some key defensive stops.
The second half saw both teams trading blows, with neither able to pull away for long. Virginia’s sharpshooting continued to keep them ahead, but NC State’s relentless pressure on defense forced several turnovers and kept them within striking distance.
In the final minutes of the game, Virginia was able to hold off a late surge from NC State and secure the victory. The Cavaliers’ balanced scoring attack and clutch free throw shooting proved to be the difference in a hard-fought contest.
With the win, Virginia improves to a record of 12-2 on the season, while NC State drops to 9-5. Both teams showed why they are contenders in the competitive ACC, and fans can look forward to more exciting matchups between these two talented squads in the future.
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