- Matchup: Pittsburgh Panthers vs NC State Wolfpack
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The ACC Tournament is set to unfold at the Spectrum Center, featuring the NC State Wolfpack (19-12) squaring off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (12-19) this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Pittsburgh Panthers secured a narrow victory against Syracuse, finishing the game 71-69. The Panthers recorded a shooting percentage of 44.1% (26 of 59) and made 6 of 26 attempts from long range. At the free throw line, they converted 13 out of 20 attempts, achieving a rate of 65.0%. Pittsburgh dominated the boards with 34 rebounds, including 8 offensive, and contributed 8 assists while forcing Syracuse into 10 turnovers and nabbing 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed Syracuse to shoot 39.0% (23 of 59) from the floor, with Syracuse contributing 10 assists and 3 steals in response. Syracuse amassed 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not record any blocks. At the free throw line, Syracuse excelled, hitting 16 of 17 attempts (94.1%) and connected on 7 of their 24 shots from beyond the arc. Pittsburgh concluded the game with 17 personal fouls, compared to Syracuse’s 19.
Cameron Corhen stood out in this game, shooting 57.1% from the floor and contributing 1 assist. Over 36 minutes of play, he captured 1 rebound and finished with 21 points, hitting 8 of 14 shots.
The Pittsburgh Panthers head into this matchup with a season record of 12-19. They average 70.2 points per game (306th in Division 1) with a shooting efficiency of 43.6%. From the three-point range, they hit 33.3% of their attempts (255 of 765) and maintain a 67.0% success rate at the charity stripe. On average, Pittsburgh collects 34.7 rebounds per game and has dished out 412 assists this season, placing them 245th nationally in assists. They turn the ball over 11.3 times per game and commit an average of 16.4 fouls per contest.
Defensively, Pittsburgh compels their opponents to turn the ball over 10.7 times per game and draws 15.8 fouls. Opposing teams are shooting 34.4% from three-point range against them, and the Panthers rank 108th in the nation for points allowed per game at 71.3. Their opponents have managed to shoot at 45.7% efficiency, hitting 782 of 1,713 attempts, while they average 32.4 rebounds per game. Their defensive assist rank stands at 155th, permitting 409 assists this season.
In their last match, the NC State Wolfpack suffered a close defeat, falling 85-84 against Stanford. During this game, the Wolfpack gathered 21 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 31. They turned the ball over 12 times while registering 6 steals. Stanford committed 19 fouls, allowing NC State to take 34 free throw attempts, converting 25 for a 73.5% success rate. From three-point territory, NC State secured 35% of their shots by going 7 of 20 and finished the game shooting 48.1% overall with 26 out of 54 shots made. On the defensive end, the Wolfpack allowed Stanford to convert 33 out of 68 attempts, resulting in a 48.5% shooting rate. Stanford also made 11 out of their 29 long-range attempts (37.9%) and went 8 of 11 on free throws (72.7%). In terms of rebounding, North Carolina State allowed Stanford to claim 33 total rebounds, including 12 offensive boards.
Ven-Allen Lubin was notable for the Wolfpack during this contest, converting 6 of 8 shots, which translates to a 75.0% shooting accuracy, while he also secured 11 rebounds. In 34 minutes, he tallied 17 points but did not register any assists.
NC State stands with a record of 19-12 this season. Offensively, the Wolfpack boasts a shooting percentage of 46.7%, placing them 93rd in Division 1. They have accumulated a total of 2,590 points for an average of 83.5 points per game, complemented by grabbing 35.0 boards per contest. NC State averages 15.7 assists per game, ranking 82nd nationally, and prides itself on turning the ball over only 9.3 times per game. Furthermore, they commit 18.2 personal fouls per game and shoot at a remarkable 76.0% from the free throw line.
Defensively, NC State permits 35.0% shooting from beyond the three-point line (286 of 818) and their opponents are hitting 69.2% of their charity stripe attempts. They allow 12.7 assists and 35.9 rebounds per game, ranking 127th and 277th in Division 1, respectively. On the defensive side, the Wolfpack rank 239th nationally in points surrendered per game at 76.0. They force 12.9 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 44.6% from the field (213th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Picks: Opt for Pittsburgh
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