Photos from the N.C. State Wolfpack’s victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday February 28, 2021.
N.C. State’s D.J. Funderburk (0) celebrates after slamming in two during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) blocks the shot by Pittsburgh’s Justin Champagnie (11) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) drives by Pittsburgh’s William Jeffress (24) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Justin Champagnie (11) heads to the basket as N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Justin Champagnie (11) and N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) go after the loose ball during N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) fouls N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dereon Seabron (1) heads to slam in two during N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State fans react after Pittsburgh missed a free throw during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) drives by Pittsburgh’s Ithiel Horton (0) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Cam Hayes (3) drives around Pittsburgh’s Femi Odukale (2) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on the Wolfpack before N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s D.J. Funderburk (0) reacts after slamming in two during N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Braxton Beverly (10) drives around Pittsburgh’s Abdoul Karim Coulibaly (12) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cheerleaders watch the Wolfpack make a free throw during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Femi Odukale (2) fouls N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) blocks the shot by Pittsburgh’s William Jeffress (24) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Shakeel Moore (2) shoots during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Pittsburgh’s Terrell Brown (21) and Pittsburgh’s Justin Champagnie (11) defend. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) celebrates with Braxton Beverly (10) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Cam Hayes (3) drives around Pittsburgh’s Femi Odukale (2) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Braxton Beverly (10) drives towards the basket during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s D.J. Funderburk (0) slams in two during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Mr. and Mrs. Wuf celebrate their 40th anniversary during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dereon Seabron (1) shoots as Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts yells to his team during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Ebenezer Dowuona (21) shoots as Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on the Wolfpack before N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Braxton Beverly (10) drives between Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) and William Jeffress (24) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) helps up Manny Bates (15) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) fights for a rebound between Pittsburgh’s Terrell Brown (21) and Pittsburgh’s Justin Champagnie (11) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Femi Odukale (2) fouls N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Braxton Beverly (10) shoots a three-pointer during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts huddles with the team during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s D.J. Funderburk (0) and Braxton Beverly (10) talk during the second half of N.C. State’s 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s head coach Jeff Capel talks with Justin Champagnie (11) after a technical was assessed during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
