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NC State vs. Kansas: High-Scoring Showdown Set for 2025

12/14/2025

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Summary

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North Carolina State Wolfpack will play the Kansas Jayhawks on December 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
North Carolina State Wolfpack averages 88.8 points per game and has a +161 scoring differential, ranking 23rd.
Kansas Jayhawks have a +109 scoring differential and average 74.6 points per game, ranking 243rd.
The game contrasts NC State's 10.6 three-pointers per game at 40.0% with Kansas's 7.1 three-pointers per game at 34.0%.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 NCAA Basketball Championship marked a significant moment in college sports, with the North Carolina Tar Heels defeating the Georgetown Hoyas 63-62. Freshman Michael Jordan scored the decisive basket, leading North Carolina to a 32-2 record and securing head coach Dean Smith's first national title after previous near-misses. This event underscored the growing competitiveness and popularity of college basketball.

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Story summary

North Carolina State Wolfpack will play the Kansas Jayhawks on December 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
North Carolina State Wolfpack averages 88.8 points per game and has a +161 scoring differential, ranking 23rd.
Kansas Jayhawks have a +109 scoring differential and average 74.6 points per game, ranking 243rd.
The game contrasts NC State's 10.6 three-pointers per game at 40.0% with Kansas's 7.1 three-pointers per game at 34.0%.

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