ncaab Game Recap
NC State Wolfpack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Wrap - NC State Wins 54-52
NC State got 13 points from DJ Burns Jr. as they ran past Notre Dame 54-52 on Wednesday at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
NC State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.0-point spread.
Jayden Taylor had 12 points for NC State and DJ Horne chipped in with 8 points. DJ Burns Jr. had 2 assists for them, while Michael O'Connell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Notre Dame got a 18-point performance from Markus Burton, who was supported by 7 points from Tae Davis. Markus Burton had 4 assists in a losing cause for Notre Dame, while Kebba Njie grabbed 11 rebounds.
NC State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
NC State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-34.
NC State heads into a battle against Virginia. Notre Dame, meanwhile, will have their next action against Duke.