NC State to Face Pittsburgh in ACC Tournament Round 2

Wolfpack seeded 7th, will take on Panthers on Wednesday in Charlotte

Mar. 10, 2026 at 10:48pm

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NC State men's basketball has learned its opponent for the second round of the 2026 ACC Tournament. The 7th-seeded Wolfpack will face off against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, March 11 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The game is scheduled to tip off at 12pm ET and will be televised on ESPN/ESPNU.

Why it matters

This matchup between NC State and Pittsburgh will determine which team advances to the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. Both teams are looking to make a deep run in the tournament and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament field.

The details

NC State earned an 81-72 win over Pittsburgh during the regular season on January 24. In that game, Quadir Copeland led the Wolfpack with 20 points, while Ven-allen Lubin added a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Pittsburgh advanced to face NC State by defeating Stanford 64-63 in the opening round, with Demarco Minor hitting the game-winning shot in the final seconds.

  • The NC State vs. Pittsburgh game will tip off at 12pm ET on Wednesday, March 11.
  • The game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The players

Quadir Copeland

NC State guard who scored a team-high 20 points in the Wolfpack's regular season win over Pittsburgh.

Ven-allen Lubin

NC State forward who recorded a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds in the previous matchup with Pittsburgh.

Demarco Minor

Pittsburgh guard who hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds to lead the Panthers past Stanford in the opening round of the ACC Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to face a tough Pittsburgh team that is playing well and advancing in the tournament. This will be a hard-fought game between two teams looking to extend their seasons.”

— Kevin Keatts, NC State Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of the NC State vs. Pittsburgh game will advance to the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, where they will face the winner of the matchup between the 3rd and 6th seeds.

The takeaway

This second-round ACC Tournament game between NC State and Pittsburgh features two teams looking to make a deep run in the conference tournament and secure an NCAA Tournament bid. The Wolfpack will look to avenge their regular season loss to the Panthers and advance to the quarterfinals.