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NC State Aims for Seventh ACC Road Win at Notre Dame

2/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

NC State travels to face Notre Dame on February 28, seeking a seventh ACC road win.
The Pack owns a 10-5 ACC record, matching its best start since the 2003-04 season.
Ven-Allen Lubin leads the ACC with a 67.6% shooting percentage and may break the program’s single-season mark.
Paul McNeil, Jr. is on track to reach 100 three-pointers, helping NC State average 10.5 threes per game.

History

Historical Context

The NC State Wolfpack's 10-6 ACC record in 2004 marked a significant moment in college basketball, reflecting a shift towards perimeter shooting, as evidenced by their average of 8.5 three-pointers per game. This evolution in strategy, rooted in the ACC's competitive history since its formation in 1953, underscores the program's resurgence, highlighted by Ven-Allen Lubin's impressive 67.6% shooting percentage today.

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Story summary

NC State travels to face Notre Dame on February 28, seeking a seventh ACC road win.
The Pack owns a 10-5 ACC record, matching its best start since the 2003-04 season.
Ven-Allen Lubin leads the ACC with a 67.6% shooting percentage and may break the program’s single-season mark.
Paul McNeil, Jr. is on track to reach 100 three-pointers, helping NC State average 10.5 threes per game.

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