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NC State Downs Vanderbilt 84-78 - Match Report
NC State grabbed a 84-78 win over Vanderbilt on Thursday, behind a 18-point effort from Jayden Taylor at Michelob Ultra Arena.
NC State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.
Dennis Parker Jr. had 18 points for NC State and DJ Burns Jr. chipped in with 13 points. Michael O'Connell had 4 assists for them, while Dennis Parker Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Vanderbilt got a 21-point performance from Tyrin Lawrence, who was supported by 16 points from Ven-Allen Lubin. Paul Lewis had 3 assists in a losing cause for Vanderbilt, while Ven-Allen Lubin grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed NC State were victorious, as the score was 43-34 at the break.
Vanderbilt won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-35.
NC State heads into a battle against Ole Miss. Vanderbilt, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston College.