Edmead and McNeil lead NC State over ETSU in second-half surge

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Edmead and McNeil lead NC State over ETSU in second-half surge
Summary

Preston Edmead posted 20 points and 10 assists while Paul McNeil Jr. added 16 points as N.C. State defeated East Tennessee State 77-63 on November 6. The Wolfpack rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half, including a pivotal 15-0 run to take control of the game. East Tennessee State held a 36-35 lead at halftime but could not sustain momentum after NC State's strong offensive push. The victory marks N.C. State's second consecutive win under head coach Justin Gainey. NC State will face Presbyterian on November 10, while ETSU is set to play Campbell on November 8.

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  • •NC State scores 77 points, making 13 three-pointers.
  • •Edmead achieves a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists.
  • •ETSU led briefly in the second half with a strong start.
  • •McNeil contributes significantly with five 3-pointers.
  • •Next games: NC State vs. Presbyterian, ETSU vs. Campbell.
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  • 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Edmead's double-double, 5 3-pointers from McNeil help NC State rally past ETSU
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(AP) — Preston Edmead had 20 points and 10 assists, Paul McNeil Jr. State rallied in the second half to defeat East Tennessee State 77-63 on Friday night.

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