FINAL
February 28, 2026 β’ Purcell Pavilion
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ February 28, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: NC State Wolfpack meets Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion.
NC State Wolfpack
Visiting Side
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
53%
NC State Wolfpack
VS
47%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Projected Score
NC 84
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NOT 75
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- NC State Wolfpack boasts a superior average point differential.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- NC State Wolfpack operates with higher offensive efficiency.
NC State Wolfpack
STAT
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays on familiar turf at Purcell Pavilion.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why NC State Wolfpack Could Win
NC State Wolfpack generates 77.0 points per game while shooting 46.8%.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win
Notre Dame Fighting Irish produces 75.3 points per game on 44.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if NC State Wolfpack's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Purcell Pavilion
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
NC State Wolfpack (60.7%)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (39.3%)
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