The N.C. State Wolfpack led for all but 30 seconds of the second half, but the Virginia Cavaliers were constantly nipping at their heels, pulling within two points on a pair of Joe Harris free throws with 25 seconds to go. After Scott Wood made 1-of-2 from the line on the next possession, Harris had a chance to tie the game. His long 3-point attempt clanged off the rim, however, sending the Wolfpack to the semifinals of the 2012 ACC Tournament.
Virginia Vs. NC State Final Score: Wolfpack Advance With 67-64 Win
The Cavaliers had no answer for C.J. Leslie, who led the Wolfpack with 19 points and 14 rebounds for the game on their way to a 67-64 win. It was his fifth double-double in six games. Lorenzo Brown added 15 points on 4-for-5 shooting from the floor, as well as eight assists. As a team, N.C. State shot 54 percent for the game.
They struggled from the free throw line, however, making just 8-of-18 attempts. The Cavaliers went 16-for-20 to counter the Wolfpack’s solid shooting. Mike Scott had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead Virginia. Harris was the second-leading scorer with 18 points. He made the team’s only two 3-pointers, going 2-for-5 from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers finished 2-for-12 from long range.
The Wolfpack will play the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels in the semifinals. That game will tip off Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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