After cruising past Delaware State for their sixth straight win last Friday, the Texas Longhorns (6-1) are gearing up for their first true road challenge of the season. On Wednesday, they'll face the North Carolina State Wolfpack (5-2) as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge.
The Wolfpack enter this matchup following a 72-61 loss to BYU. Despite trailing 38-27 at halftime, NC State managed to tie the second half 34-34 but couldn't close the gap. The team shot 36.8% from the field, 39.1% from beyond the arc, and 71.4% at the free-throw line. Jayden Taylor led the charge for NC State with 16 points and five rebounds in the defeat.
On the other side, Texas is coming off a dominant 90-68 victory over Delaware State. The Longhorns controlled the game early, leading 41-22 at halftime, and followed up with a 49-point second half. They shot 51.6% from the field but struggled from deep, hitting just 29.6% of their three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, Texas converted 75% of their free throws. Tre Johnson was the star of the show, tallying 21 points and five rebounds in the win.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the NC State Wolfpack vs. the Texas Longhorns NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
NC State Wolfpack vs Texas Longhorns: Date and tip-off time
The Wolfpack and the Longhorns will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 9:15 pm ET/ 6:15 pm PT at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
| Date | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 9:15 pm ET/ 6:15 pm PT |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Location | Raleigh, N.C. |
How to watch NC State Wolfpack vs Texas Longhorns on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the NC State Wolfpack and the Texas Longhorns live on:
- TV Channel: ESPN2
Streaming service: Fubo
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NC State Wolfpack team news & key performers
The NC State, offensive consistency will be key. The Wolfpack average 76.9 points per game, but they’ve struggled to hit 70 points in their two losses this season. As a team, they shoot 47.7% from the field but have been less efficient from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.5% of their attempts. At the free-throw line, they make 71.9% of their shots. The Wolfpack also average 10.1 offensive rebounds and 10.4 turnovers per game, areas they’ll need to tighten up to keep pace with Texas.
Texas Longhorns team news & key performers
For Texas boasts one of the most potent offenses in the nation, anchored by Tre Johnson, who averages 21.1 points per game. The Longhorns score an impressive 83.3 points per contest while shooting 50.6% from the floor, 35.5% from three-point range, and 73.2% on free throws. They are disciplined with the ball, committing just 9.0 turnovers per game, and crash the boards effectively, grabbing 8.9 offensive rebounds per game. During their current streak, they’ve surpassed the 85-point mark in four games. However, they’ll be without Jayson Kent, who remains sidelined due to injury.