NC State vs. Virginia in ACC tournament semifinals: 3 thoughts, a bold prediction and more

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Kam Woods — Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack players celebrate after their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

WASHINGTON — It’s semifinal Friday night at the ACC tournament and NC State is still playing. That might not have been possible to believe a week ago with how the Pack closed the season, but the postseason has been a new version of the red and white. After it beat second-seeded Duke in the quarterfinals on Thursday night, NC State has a date set with third-seed Virginia in the tournament semifinals. The Pack will look to win its fourth game in as many days, while the Cavaliers are fresh off an overtime win just 24 hours before the tipoff against NC State. Here are three thoughts, a bold prediction and more ahead of the Cavaliers and Wolfpack’s Friday night postseason contest.