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Explosive Scoring Outings Continue to Haunt NC State
- NC State lost 96-90 to Notre Dame, continuing a season pattern of explosive opposing scoring and defensive lapses.
- Coach Will Wade blamed the defense’s overall performance and suggested a need for better scheming and preparation.
- Several opponents have posted season-highs against NC State, including Kansas' Melvin Council and Louisville's Mikel Brown.
- NC State’s switch-centric defense created chaos but left holes that opponents could exploit late in games.
- Quadir Copeland emphasized finding mismatches as the Wolfpack’s typical offensive plan.
- NC State’s defense showed moments of improvement but failed to sustain it against Notre Dame’s hot hands.
- The article traces the defensive issues back to earlier games in Maui Invitational and an Auburn matchup.
- Wade noted it is difficult to overhaul the defense with only two regular-season games left and potential ACC Tournament play.
- The article highlights Notre Dame’s late-game execution, relying on hot hands to seal the overtime win.
- Wade acknowledged the need to adjust mismatches and protect late-game possessions, but progress is uncertain.
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