The most memorable photos from the UNC-NC State rivalry game, an instant classic
By Ethan Hyman
The N.C. State Wolfpack defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, Tuesday night in a dominating 82-58 performance.
It was the only regular season meet-up between UNC and the Pack. Here are a curated selection of images from the game.
North Carolina's Jarin Stevenson drives to the basket against N.C. State's Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin in first half action. Williams left the game with an injury to the face after hitting the floor hard, but returned to action before the half. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) covers his head with a towel following the Tar Heels’ 82-58 loss to N.C. State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ven-Allen Lubin slams in two during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland (11) celebrates the Wolfpack’s 82-58 victory over North Carolina with teammates Paul McNeil Jr. (2) and Alyn Breed (7), after singing the Alma Mater on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Copeland lead all scores with 20 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Paul McNeil Jr. and Quadir Copeland pressure North Carolina’s Zayden High during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State head coach Will Wade talks with his team late in the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C State guard Paul McNeil Jr. (2) forces a turnover by North Carolina guard Derek Dixon (3) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
