Previewing N.C. State Posted Feb 22, 2013 North Carolina and N.C. State meet again on Saturday, as both teams are tied for 3rd place in the ACC standings. Tip-off at Smith Center is set for 4 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN. N.C. State enters Saturday’s contest with a 19-7 (8-5 ACC) record. The Wolfpack has won three consecutive games after losing three straight following its win over North Carolina. (Inside Carolina)