NC State (2-0) hosts Presbyterian (0-2) Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Lenovo Center, looking to extend its strong start behind efficient offense and stretches of lockdown defense. The Wolfpack is coming off a 77-63 comeback win over ETSU, powered by Preston Edmead’s 20 points, 10 assists and zero turnovers.

By the Numbers
  • NC State has won its last 3 meetings with Presbyterian.
  • The Wolfpack is 75-4 (.949) in regular-season home games against nonconference opponents since 2016-17.
  • NC State has made 24 3-pointers and is shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc this season.
  • Edmead’s game against ETSU marked the third time in program history a player recorded at least 20 points and 10 assists without a turnover.
Yes, But

Presbyterian is winless, but NC State’s previous meeting with the Blue Hose was close: the Wolfpack won 81-72 in 2024 despite never trailing.

What’s Next

NC State hosts Presbyterian Tuesday at 7 p.m. The game will stream on ACC Network Extra, with radio coverage on the Wolfpack Sports Network.

Bottom Line

NC State has started the season with balanced scoring, strong ball movement and timely defensive runs. The challenge Tuesday is to turn those promising stretches into a more complete performance.