NC State hosts winless Texas Southern in search of its first power-conference win.

NC State (7-4), seeking its first win against a power-conference team this season, hosts winless Texas Southern (1-7) after a narrow overtime loss to then-No. 19 Kansas. Despite strong performances from Darrion Williams, Ven-Allen Lubin, and Quadir Copeland, the Wolfpack remain winless against power-conference opponents. First-year coach Will Wade praised the team’s recent improvement in defense and offense, though results haven’t matched effort. Texas Southern, which lost 89-53 to Minnesota and has faced top teams including Gonzaga and Texas A&M, plays a fast-paced, transition-oriented style under coach Johnny Jones. The game offers NC State a chance to build momentum and secure its first signature win.