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Photos: N.C. State faces Stanford in ACC basketball regular-season finale

By Kaitlin McKeown
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin battles Stanford's AJ Rohosy and Stanford's Donavin Young for a rebound during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin battles Stanford's AJ Rohosy and Stanford's Donavin Young for a rebound during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

N.C. State fell 85-84 to Stanford in the Wolfpack’s ACC regular-season finale, the Wolfpack’s fourth consecutive loss, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

Ven-Allen Lubin led the Wolfpack with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Stanford freshman Ebuka Okorie scored 33 points, his sixth 30-point game of the season.

N.C. State's Tre Holloman drives to the basket against Stanford's Aidan Cammann during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Tre Holloman drives to the basket against Stanford's Aidan Cammann during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's head coach Will Wade reacts on the sidelines during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's head coach Will Wade reacts on the sidelines during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Darrion Williams turns the ball over under pressure from Stanford's Donavin Young during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Darrion Williams turns the ball over under pressure from Stanford's Donavin Young during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Stanford's Ebuka Okorie reacts after knocking down a three-point basket during the second half of the Cardinal’s 85-84 win over N.C. State on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Stanford's Ebuka Okorie reacts after knocking down a three-point basket during the second half of the Cardinal’s 85-84 win over N.C. State on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's head coach Will Wade reacts to a call by an official during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's head coach Will Wade reacts to a call by an official during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin, Tre Holloman, Quadir Copeland and Paul McNeil Jr. huddle during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin, Tre Holloman, Quadir Copeland and Paul McNeil Jr. huddle during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Paul McNeil Jr. blocks a shot by Stanford's Jaylen Thompson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Paul McNeil Jr. blocks a shot by Stanford's Jaylen Thompson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland is pressured by Stanford's Ebuka Okorie during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland is pressured by Stanford's Ebuka Okorie during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin looks to shoot over Stanford's AJ Rohosy during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin looks to shoot over Stanford's AJ Rohosy during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's head coach Will Wade reacts following a Stanford block during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to the Cardinal on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's head coach Will Wade reacts following a Stanford block during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to the Cardinal on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin battles Stanford's AJ Rohosy and Stanford's Donavin Young for a rebound during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin battles Stanford's AJ Rohosy and Stanford's Donavin Young for a rebound during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Matt Able and Ven-Allen Lubin battle Stanford's AJ Rohosy for a rebound during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Matt Able and Ven-Allen Lubin battle Stanford's AJ Rohosy for a rebound during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin pulls down a rebound away from Stanford's Oskar Giltay during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin pulls down a rebound away from Stanford's Oskar Giltay during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Stanford's Benny Gealer and N.C. State's Musa Sagnia battle for possession during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Stanford's Benny Gealer and N.C. State's Musa Sagnia battle for possession during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland reacts during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland reacts during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss to Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin shoots over Stanford's AJ Rohosy during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin shoots over Stanford's AJ Rohosy during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 85-84 loss on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jordan Snell is greeted by teammates during a Senior Day ceremony prior to the Wolfpack’s game against Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jordan Snell is greeted by teammates during a Senior Day ceremony prior to the Wolfpack’s game against Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Tre Holloman shares a laugh with head coach Will Wade during a Senior Day ceremony prior to the Wolfpack’s game against Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State's Tre Holloman shares a laugh with head coach Will Wade during a Senior Day ceremony prior to the Wolfpack’s game against Stanford on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM.

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