NC State blows out NC Central to begin Will Wade era as coach

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The Will Wade era at NC State has begun with a flurry of points in an impressive opening win.

The Wolfpack blew out North Carolina Central 114-66 Monday night at the Lenovo Center in Wade’s first game as NC State’s head coach.

Seven NC State players scored in double digits, led by Darrion Williams’ 19 point effort. Williams is the preseason pick as the ACC Player of the Year.

Paul McNeil added 16 for the Wolfpack, who scored the game’s first eight points and led by 19 by the 8-minute media time-out in the first half.

Wade’s Wolfpack face UAB at the Lenovo Center Friday night.