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Photos: N.C. State basketball defeats Saint Louis 82-70

By Kaitlin McKeown
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. drives to the basket past Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. drives to the basket past Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defeated Saint Louis 82-70 on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Casey Morsell led the Wolfpack with 21 points.

N.C. State will host Detroit Mercy on Saturday in Raleigh.

N.C. State’s DJ Horne drives to the basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Horne drives to the basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks drives to the basket past Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks drives to the basket past Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. battles for a rebound with Saint Louis’ Tim Dalger (5) and Terrence Hargrove Jr. (22) during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. battles for a rebound with Saint Louis’ Tim Dalger (5) and Terrence Hargrove Jr. (22) during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell and Saint Louis’ Michael Meadows Jr. dive for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell and Saint Louis’ Michael Meadows Jr. dive for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. drives to the basket past Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. drives to the basket past Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Horne reacts after making a three-point basket late in the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Horne reacts after making a three-point basket late in the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Saint Louis’ Terrence Hargrove Jr. pulls down a rebound in front of N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Saint Louis’ Terrence Hargrove Jr. pulls down a rebound in front of N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Saint Louis’ Terrence Hargrove Jr. blocks a shot by N.C. State’s DJ Horne during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Saint Louis’ Terrence Hargrove Jr. blocks a shot by N.C. State’s DJ Horne during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. shoots over Saint Louis’ Bradley Ezewiro during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. shoots over Saint Louis’ Bradley Ezewiro during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Horne celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Horne celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. drives against Saint Louis’ Terrence Hargrove Jr. during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. drives against Saint Louis’ Terrence Hargrove Jr. during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor reacts after forcing a Saint Louis turnover during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor reacts after forcing a Saint Louis turnover during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. drives past the Saint Louis defense for a shot during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. drives past the Saint Louis defense for a shot during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts speaks with an official during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts speaks with an official during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-70 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. posts up against Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. posts up against Saint Louis’ Bruce Zhang during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Fans greet the N.C. State men’s basketball team as they take the floor prior to their game against Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Fans greet the N.C. State men’s basketball team as they take the floor prior to their game against Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published December 20, 2023 at 8:06 PM.

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