NC State rolls to NIT win over Davidson

NC State rolls to NIT win over Davidson: D.J. Funderburk scored 21 points to lead a strong interior attack as North Carolina State defeated Davidson 75-61 in the first round of the NIT on Thursday night in Denton, Texas. Manny Bates posted 14 points on 7-for-7 shooting from the field, and Jericole Hellems finished with 13 points. NC State (14-10), which has won […]

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