NC State Ends Losing Streak with 74-68 Win Over Miami

Despite a strong second-half performance from Nijel Pack, Miami falls short in a game marked by the absence of injured Matt Cleveland.

University of Miami guard Nijel Pack scored all 23 of his points in the second half as the Hurricanes tried to rally against NC State, but fell short 74-68.
DJ Horne had 22 points and Casey Morsell scored 17 for NC State, ending a three-game losing streak.
Miami was playing without injured Matt Cleveland (bruised hip) for the second game in a row.
Norchad Omier and Wooga Poplar each recorded double-doubles for Miami.
Miami (14-7, 5-5 ACC) hosts Virginia Tech on Saturday, while North Carolina State (14-7, 6-4 ACC) hosts Georgia Tech.