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Photos: N.C. State men’s basketball falls 84-78 to Virginia Tech

By Kaitlin McKeown
Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor grabs a rebound away from N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor grabs a rebound away from N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Virginia Tech outlasted N.C. State 84-78 at PNC Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.

The Wolfpack’s Casey Morsell led the team with 19 points.

N.C. State, 5-2 in the ACC, will face Virginia on the road next week.

Virginia Tech’s Lynn Kidd dunks over N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Virginia Tech’s Lynn Kidd dunks over N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Mohamed Diarra (23) reacts after a foul was called against the Wolfpack late in the second half of the team’s 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Mohamed Diarra (23) reacts after a foul was called against the Wolfpack late in the second half of the team’s 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Horne causes Virginia Tech’s Sean Pedulla to turn the ball over during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Horne causes Virginia Tech’s Sean Pedulla to turn the ball over during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Kevin Keatts reacts during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Kevin Keatts reacts during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s Lynn Kidd pulls down a rebound away from N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Virginia Tech’s Lynn Kidd pulls down a rebound away from N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. leans around Virginia Tech’s Robbie Beran to put up a shot during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. leans around Virginia Tech’s Robbie Beran to put up a shot during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor grabs a rebound away from N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor grabs a rebound away from N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Horne pressures Virginia Tech’s MJ Collins during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Horne pressures Virginia Tech’s MJ Collins during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks shoots over Virginia Tech’s Lynn Kidd during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks shoots over Virginia Tech’s Lynn Kidd during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor and DJ Horne trap Virginia Tech’s MJ Collins to force a jump ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor and DJ Horne trap Virginia Tech’s MJ Collins to force a jump ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
The N.C. State bench reacts after Casey Morsell was fouled on a three-point attempt during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The N.C. State bench reacts after Casey Morsell was fouled on a three-point attempt during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Horne pressures Virginia Tech’s Sean Pedulla during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Horne pressures Virginia Tech’s Sean Pedulla during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor drives to the basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor drives to the basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Horne drives past Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Horne drives past Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. looks to pass around Virginia Tech’s Robbie Beran and Lynn Kidd during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. looks to pass around Virginia Tech’s Robbie Beran and Lynn Kidd during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell pushes the ball past Virginia Tech’s MJ Collins during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell pushes the ball past Virginia Tech’s MJ Collins during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 84-78 loss on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. is introduced prior to the Wolfpack’s game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. is introduced prior to the Wolfpack’s game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published January 20, 2024 at 1:06 PM.

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