NC State (5-2-3, 1-2-1 ACC) came into the game looking to get a big road win and put itself back on track in the race for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack has played its fair share of top ACC competition this season, but after losing two straight conference games to Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, it was hungry to get back in the win column. No better opportunity than the No. 2 ranked Cardinal (8-1-2, 3-0-2 ACC) on the road.