- Matchup: NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-11) are set to take on the NC State Wolfpack (13-6) at the Petersen Events Center this Saturday.
In their most recent contest, the NC State Wolfpack secured a victory against Clemson, ending with a score of 80-76. The Wolfpack shot 43.9% from the field (25 of 57) and connected on 8 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they performed exceptionally, making 22 of 25, achieving an 88.0% success rate. On the rebounding front, NC State acquired 26 boards, including 6 offensive rebounds, alongside 13 assists and 13 turnovers, complemented by 7 steals. Defensively, they allowed Clemson to shoot 44.8% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts, as Clemson recorded 9 assists and 2 steals, while collecting 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive) with no blocks attempted. Clemson had also registered 62.5% at the free-throw line, making 15 of 24 attempts, and hit 9 of 28 shots from three. The Wolfpack finished the game with 19 fouls compared to Clemson’s 17.
Ven-Allen Lubin was a standout player in this matchup, shooting 75.0% from the field and achieving 22 points, with 6 rebounds over 36 minutes of play, although he didn’t provide any assists.
The NC State Wolfpack enters this game boasting a season record of 13-6. They average 9.8 turnovers per game and commit around 19.1 fouls each outing. Collectively, the Wolfpack are securing 36.1 rebounds per game and have tallied 318 assists this season, ranking 68th nationally for assists. NC State is shooting 39.6% from beyond the arc (208 of 525) and 75.9% from the free-throw line. Their scoring average stands at 85.5 points per game, placing them 32nd in the nation, alongside a field goal percentage of 47.6%.
On defense, the Wolfpack are generating 14.3 turnovers per game while allowing 17.5 fouls. They permit opponents to shoot 33.3% from three-point range and rank 129th in the country in points allowed per game (71.8). The Wolfpack allow 43.0% shooting, having given up 454 field goals on 1,055 attempts, while conceding an average of 34.0 rebounds per game and ranking 77th in Division I for assists allowed (231).
In their last outing, the Pittsburgh Panthers fell to Boston College, finishing with a score of 65-62. On the rebounding box score, the Panthers allowed Boston College to secure 34 rebounds, with only 4 on the offensive glass. They managed to shoot 31.8% from three, making 7 of their 22 attempts, and achieved 61.5% from the free-throw line, going 8 of 13. Boston College converted 25 of 55 field goal attempts at a rate of 45.5%. The Panthers recorded a shooting percentage of 38.1% by going 24 for 63 overall, including 31.8% from three (7 of 22). With respect to free throws, they capitalized on 7 out of 17 attempts, securing a 41.2% success rate. Boston College committed 17 fouls, which allowed the Panthers extra opportunities at the line. Pittsburgh stumbled with 7 turnovers and managed 6 steals during the matchup, ending with a total of 38 rebounds (25 defensive and 13 offensive).
Cameron Corhen was pivotal for the Panthers, shooting 60.0% (6 of 10) and contributing 12 rebounds alongside 13 points in 35 minutes of play, without registering an assist.
The Panthers currently hold an 8-11 record for the season. On the offensive front, they are shooting 45.1% from the field, ranking them 200th in college basketball. They have accumulated 1,381 points this season (averaging 72.7 per game) and collect 34.4 rebounds per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 13.3 per game (placing 251st in college basketball) and commit 10.8 turnovers per contest. Pittsburgh averages 17.0 fouls per game and maintains a free-throw percentage of 67.9%.
Defensively, the Panthers rank 107th in points surrendered per game (70.7). They force 11.1 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot at a 45.0% rate from the floor (253rd in college). Opponents are hitting 35.1% of their three-point attempts (142 of 405) and converting 76.4% of free-throw attempts. Pittsburgh gives up an average of 12.8 assists and 32.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 144th and 60th respectively in these metrics.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take North Carolina State
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