N.C. State defeats USC Upstate in season opener. Here are photos from the game.
By Kaitlin McKeown
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and USC Upstate’s Carmelo Adkins scramble for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Kaitlin McKeown
kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defeated USC Upstate 97-66 in its first regular season game on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Breon Pass and Marcus Hill, Jr. led the Wolfpack in scoring with 14 points apiece. Ben Middlebrooks recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wolfpack raised two banners to commemorate its 2024 NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance and ACC Tournament Championship before the game.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks slams in two during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Bryce Heard reacts after laying in two during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Marcus Hill, Jr. drives to the basket past USC Upstate’s Isaiah Skinner during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and USC Upstate’s Carmelo Adkins scramble for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts has a word with Marcus Hill, Jr. during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks drives to the basket during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass and Trey Parker pressure USC Upstate’s Brit Harris during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Bryce Heard claps his hands on defense during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass shoots over USC Upstate’s Chico Johnson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass reacts after being fouled on a three-point shot attempt during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State unveils banners to commemorate its 2024 NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance and ACC Tournament championship prior to the Wolfpack’s season-opening game against USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts applauds during a highlight video of the Wolfpack’s 2024 postseason run prior to N.C. State’s season opening game against USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Former N.C. State guard Casey Morsell smiles as he stands with his former teammates during a banner ceremony to commemorate the Wolfpack’s 2024 NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance and ACC Tournament championship on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. admires Mr. Wuf’s ring during a banner ceremony to commemorate the Wolfpack’s 2024 NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance and ACC Tournament championship on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts hugs K.J. Keatts during a banner ceremony to commemorate the Wolfpack’s 2024 NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance and ACC Tournament championship on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield shoots over USC Upstate’s Nic Book during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks forces a USC Upstate turnover during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Bryce Heard pressures USC Upstate’s Mister Dean during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts smiles following a call by an official during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks pressures USC Upstate’s Nic Book during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles handles the ball against USC Upstate’s Mister Dean during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 97-66 win on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
