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Recap - Texas Defeats NC State 63-59

Texas got 18 points from Tre Johnson en route to a 63-59 victory over NC State on Wednesday at Lenovo Center.

Texas won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.

Jordan Pope had 13 points for Texas and Tramon Mark chipped in with 10 points. Julian Larry had 4 assists for them, while Arthur Kaluma was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

NC State got a 17-point performance from Dontrez Styles, who was supported by 16 points from Marcus Hill. Michael O'Connell had 7 assists in a losing cause for NC State, while Michael O'Connell grabbed 6 rebounds.

Texas was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Texas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-26.

Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Connecticut. NC State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Florida State.