Vasquez takes care of NC State

The NC State Wolfpack lost on Sunday night at home in the RBC Center to Maryland, 71-60.  The final score told nothing of the battle they had in the second half.  With the score at halftime 34-33, Maryland looked a bit shook going into the locker room.   It appeared different in the second half, Vasquez once again put his team on his shoulders and score 21 points in the second half to lead Maryland to a victory.  Vasquez finished with 33 on the night  but not before hitting a huge 3-pointer then taunting fans with a cut throat gesture.  The loss marked the forth straight against Maryland with head coach Sidney Lowe.

What went wrong?

• Javi and Degand gave up 5 turnovers combined, same story for the past 5 games.
• Fells is back to playing like he doesn’t give a $&*@, committing 6 turnovers and playing lazy defense.
• 3-point shooting has gone down the drain, shooting 5-19 at 26% against Maryland.
• Costner has forgotten how to drive the basketball, we are going to need the big men McCauley/Costner to put up minimum 20 points combined a game.
• Failed to stop the playmaker, if you have been following the wolfpack journal postings, you understand.

What went right?

• Tracy Smith and Dennis Horner, it still surprises me every game that these guys are playing the way they are this season. Tracy had 19 points and 9 rebounds.
• Javi continues to show his good shooting skills from behind the arc, sinking 2 against Maryland. I have practically given up on Degand for the season.

What’s Next?
NC State will play its final home game this Wednesday night against Boston College.   Hopefully the seniors can put a good game together on their final night in the RBC Center and get NC State back on track for a good ACC tournament run. The season is far from over and two big wins against Boston College and Miami would give the Wolfpack a bit of street cred for NIT pickings.

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