- Matchup: Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcasting on: ESPN+
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In an exciting upcoming game, the Syracuse Orange (12-8) will be heading to the Lenovo Center to challenge the NC State Wolfpack (14-6) this Tuesday.
Recently, the Syracuse Orange faced off against Miami, experiencing a setback with a final score of 85-76. The Orange recorded a total of 14 personal fouls compared to Miami’s 13. From beyond the arc, Syracuse made 7 of 13 attempts. Miami converted 80.0% of their free throw attempts, scoring 12 out of 15. During the game, Miami secured 32 rebounds (including 5 offensive) and did not register any blocks. Miami also recorded 20 assists and achieved 4 steals in the game. Defensively, Syracuse allowed Miami to shoot 61.1%, hitting 33 of 54 attempts. Syracuse managed to register 13 assists, enforced 15 turnovers on their opponent, and achieved 11 steals. In terms of rebounding, they secured a total of 19 boards, including 4 from the offensive end. The Orange went 10 for 15 from the free throw line, which stands at 66.7%. Syracuse achieved a field goal percentage of 49.2% (30 of 61) and made 6 of 21 three-point attempts.
Donnie Freeman was a standout performer in the game, contributing 14 points on 7 of 11 shooting. He played for 32 minutes, totaled 4 rebounds, and also provided 1 assist with a shooting efficiency of 63.6%.
The Syracuse Orange enter this matchup with a 12-8 record for the season. They average 11.6 turnovers per game and commit 16.5 fouls per contest. Team-wise, Syracuse is recording an average of 35.4 rebounds per game and has totaled 267 assists in the season, placing them 253rd in Division 1 for assists. The Orange achieve 33.5% from three-point range (140 of 418) and 63.7% from the free throw line. They score an average of 75.7 points per game, ranking 208th in Division 1 while maintaining a shooting percentage of 47.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Orange force an average of 13.5 turnovers per game while drawing 18.9 personal fouls. They rank 113th in Division 1 by allowing 255 assists to their opponents this season. The defensive unit is conceding a field goal percentage of 41.4% (484 of 1,168) while permitting an average of 36.1 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 32.0% from three-point range against them, and the Orange rank 61st nationally for points allowed per game, limited to 69.0.
In their last outing, the NC State Wolfpack clinched victory against Pittsburgh with a score of 81-72. Regarding rebounding, NC State allowed Pittsburgh to collect a total of 46 rebounds (21 offensive). NC State hit 37.9% of their three-pointers, sinking 11 out of 29, while making 11 of 25 free throw attempts (44.0%). Pittsburgh managed to shoot 36.8%, making 25 of 68 shots. The Wolfpack had an impressive shooting performance, hitting 26 of 55 for a percentage of 47.3%. From beyond the arc, NC State converted 7 of 20 attempts (35.0%). They also successfully made 22 of their free throw attempts, resulting in a high percentage of 81.5%. Pittsburgh fouled 20 times, allowing the Wolfpack to take 27 free throws. NC State forced 8 turnovers from Pittsburgh while recording 10 steals. They grabbed 22 defensive rebounds alongside 7 on the offensive end, totaling 29 rebounds.
Quadir Copeland emerged as a key player for the Wolfpack, scoring 20 points over 36 minutes of play and providing 9 assists. He registered a field goal percentage of 54.5%, making 6 of 11 shots, along with 3 rebounds.
The North Carolina State Wolfpack currently hold a record of 14-6 for the season. Offensively, the Wolfpack has been effective, shooting 47.6% from the field, ranking them 63rd in college basketball. They have accumulated a total of 1,706 points this season (averaging 85.3 points per game) and pull down an average of 35.9 rebounds per game. They distribute the ball effectively, averaging 16.5 assists per game (61st nationally), while committing 9.7 turnovers per contest. The Wolfpack also averages 19.2 fouls per game and maintains a free throw percentage of 76.2%.
On the defensive end, NC State ranks 130th in Division 1 for points per game allowed, giving up 71.9. They force opponents into an average of 14.3 turnovers per game and have permitted teams to shoot 42.7% from the field (ranked 127th in college basketball). Opponents are shooting 33.5% from three-point range against NC State (181 of 540), and they allow 67.3% from the free throw line. Additionally, they permit an average of 12.1 assists and 34.9 rebounds per game, ranking 80th and 206th respectively on the defensive side.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Syracuse
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