ncsuftw1 BEAP BEAP 15126 Posts user info edit post |
2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship - 3rd Round
| #8 NC State (21-13, 10-8 ACC) | | | vs | | | #1 Villanova (33-2, 16-2 Big East) | |
| Saturday, March 21st, 7:10pm, from CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA Winner will play UNI/WYO/LOU/UCI winner (Friday) TV: TBS Announcers: Brian Anderson, Steve Smith, Lewis Johnson |
Villanova season statistics (NCAA rank): Points per game: 76.3 (23rd) Rebounds per game: 34.4 (174th) Assists per game: 15.9 (13th) FG%: .470 (38th)
NC State season statistics (NCAA rank): Points per game: 70.4 (95th) Rebounds per game: 37.8 (31st) Assists per game: 11.6 (256th) FG%: .437 (163rd)
Villanova regular season results: vs Lehigh W 77-66 Maryland-Eastern Shore W 81-44 Bucknell W 72-65 vs #14 Virginia Commonwealth W 77-53 vs #19 Michigan W 60-55 Delaware W 78-47 @ La Salle W 84-70 Saint Joseph's W 74-46 vs Illinois W 73-59 Temple W 85-62 Syracuse W 82-77 OT N.J.I.T. W 92-67 Butler W 67-55 @ Seton Hall L 66-61 OT @ #24 St. John's W 90-72 DePaul W 81-64 Xavier W 88-75 @ Pennsylvania W 62-47 @ Georgetown L 78-58 Creighton W 71-50 @ DePaul W 68-55 Marquette W 70-52 #24 Georgetown W 69-53 @ Providence W 74-68 @ #18 Butler W 68-65 Seton Hall W 80-54 @ Marquette W 87-76 #25 Providence W 89-61 @ Xavier W 78-66 @ Creighton W 76-72 St. John's W 105-68 vs Marquette W 84-49 vs Providence W 63-61 vs Xavier W 69-52
MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - EAST REGION - 2ND ROUND vs (16) Lafayette W 93-52
GO STATE! SURVIVE AND ADVANCE!]3/20/2015 1:06:27 AM |
GingaNinja All American 7177 Posts user info edit post |
3/20/2015 1:09:23 AM |
ncsuallday Sink the Flagship 9818 Posts user info edit post |
we Gott this. they play in the Big East. We play in the ACC. 3/20/2015 1:10:09 AM |
tower All American 12280 Posts user info edit post |
Cat Natty Daddy
3/20/2015 1:13:53 AM |
jaZon All American 27048 Posts user info edit post |
Who's going? I'm hoping the tickets will be through the roof or gone by the time I break down and try to buy one 3/20/2015 1:17:33 AM |
yrey All American 1150 Posts user info edit post |
They raped Lafayette hard, but they not going to rape us too pal.
In all seriousness, I like how we match up against them on paper since they're not a good rebounding team. Also, Lacey sucked against LSU so NC State logic means he shots lights out next game.
[Edited on March 20, 2015 at 1:21 AM. Reason : ...] 3/20/2015 1:20:58 AM |
GingaNinja All American 7177 Posts user info edit post |
3/20/2015 1:32:10 AM |
cptinsano All American 11993 Posts user info edit post |
First of all, Lafayette is a frenchman who has been dead since 1834. It's a miracle he scored at all. Second of all, fuck what ya heard because the pack is hungry. 3/20/2015 1:36:15 AM |
willembahh All American 2378 Posts user info edit post |
Fuck em, bring on UNI/Wyoming/Louisville/UCI. 3/20/2015 2:38:09 AM |
NyM410 J-E-T-S 50085 Posts user info edit post |
Their strength is their guards which is good for us both cause we have trouble with dominant interior play (and Marshall Plumlee). They are much better than a year ago and a legit Final Four team but we can stay close. 3/20/2015 7:28:14 AM |
Beethoven All American 4080 Posts user info edit post |
Riding the high from last night, there is nothing we can't do. 3/20/2015 8:00:00 AM |
wolfpack2105 All American 12428 Posts user info edit post |
the good news is that even if we lose to Villanova, we're supposed to. No disappointment/embarassment. Last night would have been embarassing. 3/20/2015 8:05:05 AM |
dmspack oh we back 25463 Posts user info edit post |
we gott this guys 3/20/2015 8:21:46 AM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
it's crazy how weak their schedule was 3/20/2015 8:27:15 AM |
JP All American 16807 Posts user info edit post |
Their record seems a bit inflated. Didn't really beat anyone of note OOC (pre-injury VCU is their best win) despite winning them all. Took care of business in the Big East beating current tourney teams in Xavier (3x), Providence (3x), Butler (2x), St. John's (2x), and Georgetown. Only losses are away games at Georgetown & Seton Hall. Not to slight the Big East or how talented their team is, but I question how battle tested they are. 3/20/2015 8:35:17 AM |
saps852 New Recruit 80068 Posts user info edit post |
can we just go ahead and lead off with the bowden chick? then use kate maras ass to take us down the homestretch 3/20/2015 8:36:38 AM |
slckwill577 All American 757 Posts user info edit post |
^^^ Their schedule isn't THAT weak. I mean they played some borderline tournament teams. Providence etc. But daggum, they crushed St. Johns at the end of the season.
[Edited on March 20, 2015 at 8:38 AM. Reason : .] 3/20/2015 8:38:17 AM |
Doss2k All American 18474 Posts user info edit post |
Glad we got the big win last night. Hopefully I am wrong, but we have not proven to play very well after big wins and Villanova looked pretty damn good last night. This looks to have the makings of a 20 point loss, but at least if its to a 1 seed it wont be that embarrasing. If we keep it close I will have faith we can pull it out though. 3/20/2015 8:39:52 AM |
wolfazt1 Starting Lineup 69 Posts user info edit post |
We can win this. 3/20/2015 8:47:18 AM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
March 20th, 2005
Today is the 10 year anniversary of our 10 seed upset over #2 UConn in the 2005 Tournament. I couldn't find the official game thread as it may have been purged.
WHEN WE HONGRY WE EAT 3/20/2015 8:51:59 AM |
RattlerRyan All American 8660 Posts user info edit post |
^ i was thinking about that last night. I was there when the team got back from their plane ride. I still remember jules trying to sneak out the back door to avoid the fanfare but a few of us saw him and ran over to his jalopy so i could shake his hand and get his autograph. Still have my signed copy of the wolfpacker with him on the cover, even after a dozen moves. Anya's tip in go into my top 3 tourney memories along with jules' drive. Down the lane against uconn and our last pick on selection sunday celebration. 3/20/2015 9:22:49 AM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
[Edited on March 20, 2015 at 9:53 AM. Reason : img]
3/20/2015 9:53:28 AM |
ncstatetke All American 41128 Posts user info edit post |
3/20/2015 10:26:35 AM |
jbrick83 All American 23447 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "but we have not proven to play very well after big wins" |
I wouldn't really call the LSU win a "big win"...other than the fact it was in the tourney. So I don't think this logic applies.3/20/2015 10:50:19 AM |
BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
you could argue the opposite. pulling out a win after the Duke drubbing. surely that restores the team confidence level 3/20/2015 10:53:45 AM |
synapse play so hard 60935 Posts user info edit post |
I'll be there.3/20/2015 10:56:51 AM |
Shrike All American 9594 Posts user info edit post |
We need to play this like the UNC game, slow the game down and force them to matchup with our size inside. If we try and go small to run with them, it'll be over quick. 3/20/2015 10:59:47 AM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
I'm pretty pessimistic about this game. They run 4 guards and a big. That's what Duke did against us in the ACC tourney. 3/20/2015 11:02:11 AM |
robster All American 3545 Posts user info edit post |
I agree that they look overrated. 1-0 vs top 20 RPI, lots of top 50 games but lacking top level competition.
I think our schedule will benefit us this game, and we will be ready to fight.
Here's to hoping Lacey isn't so tentitive tonight, and that cat pushes to the rim!! (Oh yeah, and that we shoot lights out!!) 3/20/2015 11:18:45 AM |
Beethoven All American 4080 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Here's to hoping Lacey isn't so tentitive tonight tomorrow, and that cat pushes to the rim!! (Oh yeah, and that we shoot lights out!!)" |
I keep thinking the game is tonight too.3/20/2015 11:51:58 AM |
fenway All American 3135 Posts user info edit post |
Our Old Spice Championship title defense begins tomorrow. 3/20/2015 11:58:58 AM |
GoldieO All American 1801 Posts user info edit post |
Someone please post the Old Spice "Never Forget" banner pic, that shit makes me laugh every time. 3/20/2015 1:24:14 PM |
afripino All American 11405 Posts user info edit post |
Keys to the game:
That said...we will victor!
[Edited on March 20, 2015 at 2:10 PM. Reason : ] 3/20/2015 2:00:54 PM |
shoot All American 7611 Posts user info edit post |
Southern Uconn is rising?? 3/20/2015 2:09:53 PM |
Førte All American 23525 Posts user info edit post |
expect plenty of this
for one of these
3/20/2015 2:53:03 PM |
Ribs All American 10713 Posts user info edit post |
That was 7 years ago 3/20/2015 3:04:00 PM |
xienze All American 7341 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "can we just go ahead and lead off with the bowden chick? then use kate maras ass to take us down the homestretch" |
The Bowden pic is definitely for crunch time situations. I think you have to start with a balance of Kate Mara and Milana Vayntrub.3/20/2015 3:06:26 PM |
saps852 New Recruit 80068 Posts user info edit post |
"Hey guys, need a ride to pittsburgh?"
3/20/2015 3:09:26 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
3/20/2015 4:34:32 PM |
natureboy All American 2799 Posts user info edit post |
Not feeling too good about this game. We need to get back to playing like we did against syracuse and pitt at the end of the year, not how we played against duke and lsu. Turner needs to break out of his shooting slump in a big way. Also, lacey has looked a little out of sync on offense lately, settling for too many long threes. May have to do with cat being more assertive but i would like to see him get some more drives and mid range shots. 3/20/2015 8:11:41 PM |
bronco All American 3942 Posts user info edit post |
IOP1. PLZ2 HANG UNA BANDERA
We have a game to win here. This is important.
#NATTYDADDY #ijustgotfiredfrommynightjobwithgod 3/20/2015 8:26:27 PM |
TKEshultz All American 7327 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "it's crazy how weak their schedule was " |
3/20/2015 10:34:22 PM |
tower All American 12280 Posts user info edit post |
KEEP NSFW IN SPORTS TALK 3/20/2015 10:45:23 PM |
saps852 New Recruit 80068 Posts user info edit post |
WINNING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR JOB
#workisforworkdummy 3/20/2015 11:22:48 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
SURFING THE INTERNET FOR NON-WORK-RELATED STUFF IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR JOB
also
Expect plenty of this:
For one of these:
[Edited on March 21, 2015 at 12:46 AM. Reason : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss_key] 3/21/2015 12:44:57 AM |
aaronburro Sup, B 52982 Posts user info edit post |
But I don't
3/21/2015 12:53:00 AM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Georgetown, PC, VCU, Providence, Butler and X are all slightly better than NC State. It is a game that will be a tussle if we have our "B" night and where we win comfortably with the A game. I would say they remind me most of X, all around good team, no really scary aspect." |
3/21/2015 1:44:14 AM |
jaZon All American 27048 Posts user info edit post |
lol, so that guy is completely clueless. 3/21/2015 1:48:32 AM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
He's their face 3/21/2015 1:49:21 AM |
tower All American 12280 Posts user info edit post |
I'm 100% convinced we will victor
just put money on +415 to go with my Northern Iowa to win the East bet 3/21/2015 1:56:00 AM |