DAYTON, OH – ACC Player of the Year T.J. Warren showed what all the praise is about, taking over the game in the second half as North Carolina State dispatched Xavier 74-59 in a First Four matchup on Tuesday night.
Warren poured in 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting and also added five rebounds and three steals. Ralston Turner added 17 for the Wolfpack, who move on to face fifth-seeded St. Louis on Thursday in Orlando.
John Tautges and Kyle Macy called the action on WestwoodOne Sports.