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Sunday’s contest features the No. 3 NC State Wolfpack (14-0) and the No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2) facing off at Cassell Coliseum (on January 7) at 12:00 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 72-66 win for NC State, who is a small favorite based on our model.
The Hokies came out on top in their most recent outing 82-73 against Wake Forest on Thursday.
In their most recent game on Thursday, the Hokies claimed an 82-73 win against Wake Forest. In their most recent matchup on Thursday, the Wolfpack secured an 88-80 victory against Florida State. Elizabeth Kitley totaled 27 points, 12 rebounds and one assist for the Hokies. River Baldwin scored a team-leading 21 points for the Wolfpack in the victory.
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Virginia Tech vs. NC State Game Info
- When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia
- How to Watch on TV: ACC Network Extra
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Virginia Tech vs. NC State Score Prediction
- Prediction:
NC State 72, Virginia Tech 66
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Virginia Tech Schedule Analysis
- In their signature win of the season on November 24, the Hokies beat the Kansas Jayhawks, a top 50 team (No. 49) in our computer rankings, by a score of 59-58.
- The Hokies have tied for the 25th-most Quadrant 1 wins in the country (one).
- The Hokies have three wins against Quadrant 3 opponents, tied for the 42nd-most in the nation.
- Virginia Tech has tied for the 15th-most Quadrant 4 wins in the nation (seven).
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Virginia Tech 2023-24 Best Wins
- 59-58 over Kansas (No. 49) on November 24
- 82-73 on the road over Wake Forest (No. 146) on January 4
- 84-59 on the road over Rutgers (No. 147) on December 17
- 76-70 over Tulane (No. 166) on November 25
- 91-41 at home over Pittsburgh (No. 177) on December 31
NC State Schedule Analysis
- The Wolfpack’s best win this season came against the Colorado Buffaloes, a squad ranked inside the AP’s Top 25 (No. 5). The Wolfpack brought home the 78-60 win at a neutral site on November 25.
- Against Quadrant 1 teams, the Wolfpack are 2-0 (1.000%) — tied for the 11th-most victories.
- NC State has tied for the second-most Quadrant 2 victories in the country (five).
NC State 2023-24 Best Wins
- 78-60 over Colorado (No. 5/AP Poll) on November 25
- 92-81 at home over UConn (No. 12/AP Poll) on November 12
- 88-80 at home over Florida State (No. 22/AP Poll) on January 4
- 70-62 at home over Vanderbilt (No. 42) on November 29
- 72-61 on the road over Virginia (No. 76) on December 31
Virginia Tech Leaders
- Kitley: 20.5 PTS, 11.5 REB, 2.2 BLK, 54.5 FG%
- Georgia Amoore: 17.1 PTS, 7.5 AST, 43.1 FG%, 33.3 3PT% (34-for-102)
- Matilda Ekh: 10.8 PTS, 44.4 FG%, 37.7 3PT% (29-for-77)
- Cayla King: 8.6 PTS, 33.3 FG%, 34.4 3PT% (33-for-96)
- Olivia Summiel: 4.2 PTS, 54.1 FG%, 35.0 3PT% (7-for-20)
NC State Leaders
- Saniya Rivers: 13.2 PTS, 2.2 STL, 41.9 FG%, 25.0 3PT% (7-for-28)
- Baldwin: 11.3 PTS, 7.9 REB, 1.6 BLK, 61.3 FG%
- Aziaha James: 15.7 PTS, 44.4 FG%, 36.5 3PT% (27-for-74)
- Zoe Brooks: 10.4 PTS, 1.4 STL, 44.3 FG%, 25.0 3PT% (7-for-28)
- Madison Hayes: 11.0 PTS, 51.0 FG%, 43.5 3PT% (20-for-46)
Virginia Tech Performance Insights
- The Hokies have a +324 scoring differential, topping opponents by 24.9 points per game. They’re putting up 81.7 points per game to rank 21st in college basketball and are giving up 56.8 per contest to rank 52nd in college basketball.
NC State Performance Insights
- The Wolfpack outscore opponents by 21.7 points per game (posting 79.7 points per game, 31st in college basketball, and giving up 58.0 per outing, 72nd in college basketball) and have a +304 scoring differential.
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