It happened again. State blew a second half lead of nearly 20 points, and this time, Julius Mays didn't hit a game winning three to save the day.
I can honestly say I'm not surprised at all.
State is developing a blueprint for losing games that they should win. It's astounding.
Sunday's 91-87 loss against Virginia Tech began much like many of the games for the Pack recently. State played well in the first 20 minutes on its way to a 14 point halftime lead. But the second half, better known as choking time, saw State blow its lead, which grew to 19 at one point, and lose in overtime.
Virginia Tech closed the game on a 21-10 run and allowed N.C. State to score one field goal in the last 9:51.
As usual, there were bright spots for the Pack. Forward Ben McCauley scored 25 points and hauled in 15 rebounds to lead the pack, but critical defensive lapses and missed free throws down the strecth one again ruined State's chances to pick up a crucial victory in Blacksburg. Dennis Horner missed two free throws late in regulation that would have put the Pack up four points and in good position to win.
Today's game is quite possibly a new low for me. I cannot fathom how this sort of collapse can happen, in almost the same way, more often than not. It's amazing.
Here's the box score via ESPN.
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