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Photos: N.C. State defeats Lees-McRae in exhibition game

By Kaitlin McKeown

N.C. State edged past Lees-McRae 79-75 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

Jayden Taylor led N.C. State in scoring with 12 points. The Wolfpack had 19 turnovers.

The team will raise 2024 ACC Championship and NCAA Final Four banners prior to Monday’s first regular-season game against USC Upstate.

N.C. State’s Paul McNeil, Jr. drives to the basket past Lees-McRae’s Brandon Brown (3) during the first half of the Wolfpack’s exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Paul McNeil, Jr. drives to the basket past Lees-McRae’s Brandon Brown (3) during the first half of the Wolfpack’s exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts directs his team during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts directs his team during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Lees-McRae’s Ja’Quavian Florence and N.C. State’s Bryce Heard chase after a loose ball during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
Lees-McRae’s Ja’Quavian Florence and N.C. State’s Bryce Heard chase after a loose ball during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and Lees-McRae’s Brandon Brown vie for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and Lees-McRae’s Brandon Brown vie for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell draws a charge against Lees-McRaes’ DJ Kent during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell draws a charge against Lees-McRaes’ DJ Kent during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell is congratulated by teammate Breon Pass after drawing a blocking foul during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell is congratulated by teammate Breon Pass after drawing a blocking foul during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Marcus Hill, Jr. is pressured by Lees-McRae’s Anthony Parker and Dre Jackson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Marcus Hill, Jr. is pressured by Lees-McRae’s Anthony Parker and Dre Jackson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks blocks a shot by Lees-McRae’s Matthew Knafelz during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks blocks a shot by Lees-McRae’s Matthew Knafelz during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Teammates and N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts help up Jayden Taylor during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
Teammates and N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts help up Jayden Taylor during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ismael Diouf grabs a rebound away from Lees-McRae’s Dre Nelson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Ismael Diouf grabs a rebound away from Lees-McRae’s Dre Nelson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles fouls Lees-McRae’s Dre Jackson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles fouls Lees-McRae’s Dre Jackson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Lees-McRae’s Anthony Parker shoots over N.C. State’s Marcus Hill, Jr. during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
Lees-McRae’s Anthony Parker shoots over N.C. State’s Marcus Hill, Jr. during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass drives to the basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Breon Pass drives to the basket during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and Lees-McRae’s Dre Nelson dive after the ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and Lees-McRae’s Dre Nelson dive after the ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles and Lees-McRae’s Dre Jackson collide during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles and Lees-McRae’s Dre Jackson collide during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles is fouled as he drives through the Lees-McRae defense during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles is fouled as he drives through the Lees-McRae defense during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Lees-McRae’s Ja’Quavian Florence looks to pass beyond pressure from N.C. State’s Paul McNeil, Jr. and Bryce Heard during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center.
Lees-McRae’s Ja’Quavian Florence looks to pass beyond pressure from N.C. State’s Paul McNeil, Jr. and Bryce Heard during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 79-75 exhibition win on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Lenovo Center. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
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