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Photos: N.C. State defeats Colgate 72-49

Colgate’s Jeff Woodward and N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield battle for a rebound during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
Colgate’s Jeff Woodward and N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield battle for a rebound during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. kmckeown@newsobserver.com

N.C. State improved to 4-0 on the season with a 72-49 win over Colgate on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center.

Ben Middlebrooks led N.C. State with 19 points, and the Wolfpack tallied a 36-22 advantage in the paint.

N.C. State will face William & Mary on Friday in Raleigh.

Colgate’s Julian Scott and N.C. State’s Bryce Heard lunge for a loose ball during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
Colgate’s Julian Scott and N.C. State’s Bryce Heard lunge for a loose ball during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass drives to the basket against Colgate’s Parker Jones during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Breon Pass drives to the basket against Colgate’s Parker Jones during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass shoots over Colgate’s Chandler Baker during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Breon Pass shoots over Colgate’s Chandler Baker during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass reacts in the final seconds of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win over Colgate at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Breon Pass reacts in the final seconds of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win over Colgate at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Colgate’s Jeff Woodward and N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield battle for a rebound during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
Colgate’s Jeff Woodward and N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield battle for a rebound during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor shoots over Colgate’s Nicolas Louis-Jacques during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor shoots over Colgate’s Nicolas Louis-Jacques during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and Marcus Hill battle for a rebound with Colgate’s Brady Cummins during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks and Marcus Hill battle for a rebound with Colgate’s Brady Cummins during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield shoots over Colgate’s Nicolas Louis-Jacques and Sam Wright during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield shoots over Colgate’s Nicolas Louis-Jacques and Sam Wright during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts smiles on the sidelines during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win over Colgate at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts smiles on the sidelines during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win over Colgate at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Marcus Hill drives to the basket against Colgate’s Cameron Brennan during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Marcus Hill drives to the basket against Colgate’s Cameron Brennan during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks pressures Colgate’s Sam Wright during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks pressures Colgate’s Sam Wright during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles shoots over Colgate’s Nicolas Louis-Jacques during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Dontrez Styles shoots over Colgate’s Nicolas Louis-Jacques during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Breon Pass drives to the basket against Colgate’s Parker Jones during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Breon Pass drives to the basket against Colgate’s Parker Jones during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield drives to the basket past Colgate’s Blake Forrest during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield drives to the basket past Colgate’s Blake Forrest during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Colgate’s Parker Jones grabs a rebound away from N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
Colgate’s Parker Jones grabs a rebound away from N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-49 win at Lenovo Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 18, 2024 at 10:26 PM.

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