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Photos: NC State dominates North Carolina in their only regular-season meetup

By Kaitlin McKeown and Robert Willett

Updated February 18, 2026 1:55 AM

N.C. State’s Jordan Snell reacts as he checks into the game late in the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State’s Jordan Snell reacts as he checks into the game late in the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

The N.C. State Wolfpack defeated the University of North Carolina Tar Heels on the Pack’s home court in Raleigh, Tuesday night in a dominating 82-58 performance.

In the only regular season meeting of the two rivals, UNC came into the game missing key starters Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar due to injuries.

Check back during and after the game for updates and more action photos.

N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland reacts on the bench following a basket by Terrance Arceneaux during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland reacts on the bench following a basket by Terrance Arceneaux during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland (11) celebrates the Wolfpack’s 82-58 victory over North Carolina with teammates Paul McNeil Jr. (2) and Alyn Breed (7), after singing the Alma Mater on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Copeland lead all scores with 20 points. — N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland (11) celebrates the Wolfpack’s 82-58 victory over North Carolina with teammates Paul McNeil Jr. (2) and Alyn Breed (7), after singing the Alma Mater on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Copeland lead all scores with 20 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State’s Jordan Snell and Matt Able celebrate following the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State’s Jordan Snell and Matt Able celebrate following the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) covers his head with a towel following the Tar Heels’ 82-58 loss to N.C. State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) covers his head with a towel following the Tar Heels’ 82-58 loss to N.C. State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Smiles all around, as N.C. State coach Will Wade takes his starters, including leading scorer Quadir Copeland (11), out of the game, in the closing minutes of play against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Smiles all around, as N.C. State coach Will Wade takes his starters, including leading scorer Quadir Copeland (11), out of the game, in the closing minutes of play against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State coach Will Wade has a word with Darrion Williams (1) after taking his starters out of the game in the closing minutes of play against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State coach Will Wade has a word with Darrion Williams (1) after taking his starters out of the game in the closing minutes of play against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina center Zayden High (1) and guard Jaydon Young (4) watch the closing minute of play from the bench as the Wolfpack rolls to an 82-58 victory on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C — North Carolina center Zayden High (1) and guard Jaydon Young (4) watch the closing minute of play from the bench as the Wolfpack rolls to an 82-58 victory on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State guard Quadir Copeland (11) drives to the basket between North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) and center Zayden High (1) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State guard Quadir Copeland (11) drives to the basket between North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) and center Zayden High (1) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) defends N.C. State forward Darrion Williams (1) in the second half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) defends N.C. State forward Darrion Williams (1) in the second half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina's Jarin Stevenson drives to the basket against N.C. State's Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin in first half action. Williams left the game with an injury to the face after hitting the floor hard, but returned to action before the half. — North Carolina's Jarin Stevenson drives to the basket against N.C. State's Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin in first half action. Williams left the game with an injury to the face after hitting the floor hard, but returned to action before the half. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

North Carolina's Seth Trimble drives past N.C. State's Matt Able, Ven-Allen Lubin and Paul McNeil in first half action in Raleigh, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. — North Carolina's Seth Trimble drives past N.C. State's Matt Able, Ven-Allen Lubin and Paul McNeil in first half action in Raleigh, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Will Wade talks with his team late in the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State head coach Will Wade talks with his team late in the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C State guard Paul McNeil Jr. (2) forces a turnover by North Carolina guard Derek Dixon (3) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C State guard Paul McNeil Jr. (2) forces a turnover by North Carolina guard Derek Dixon (3) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State guard Paul McNeil Jr. (2) tries for a steal from North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) in the second half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State guard Paul McNeil Jr. (2) tries for a steal from North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) in the second half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland drives to the basket past North Carolina’s Zayden High during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland drives to the basket past North Carolina’s Zayden High during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, out with a fractured left hand, checks the score, as he listens to center Henri Veesaar (13), also out with an injury, in the second half against N.C. State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, out with a fractured left hand, checks the score, as he listens to center Henri Veesaar (13), also out with an injury, in the second half against N.C. State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State fans cheer during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State fans cheer during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Ven-Allen Lubin slams in two during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State’s Ven-Allen Lubin slams in two during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State head coach Will Wade reacts to a call during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State head coach Will Wade reacts to a call during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win over North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

North Carolina’s Seth Trimble and Zayden High pressure N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina’s Seth Trimble and Zayden High pressure N.C. State’s Quadir Copeland during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Matt Able shoots over North Carolina’s Kyan Evans during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State’s Matt Able shoots over North Carolina’s Kyan Evans during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 82-58 win on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

North Carolina guard Jaydon Young (4) puts up a three-point shot against N. C. State guard Tre Holloman (5) in the second half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina guard Jaydon Young (4) puts up a three-point shot against N. C. State guard Tre Holloman (5) in the second half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Will Wade argues with official Brian O’Connell in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State head coach Will Wade argues with official Brian O’Connell in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State forward Matt Able (3) makes a three-point basket to give the Wolfpack an 11 point lead early in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State forward Matt Able (3) makes a three-point basket to give the Wolfpack an 11 point lead early in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket against N.C. State forward Musa Sagnia (13) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket against N.C. State forward Musa Sagnia (13) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina center Zayden High (1) collides with N.C. State’s Musa Sagnia (13) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina center Zayden High (1) collides with N.C. State’s Musa Sagnia (13) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State coach Will Wade questions a call by an official in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State coach Will Wade questions a call by an official in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) battles for a rebound with North Carolina center Zayden High (1) and guard Kyan Evans (0) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) battles for a rebound with North Carolina center Zayden High (1) and guard Kyan Evans (0) in the first half on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State coach Will Wade turns to argue with an official as he huddles with his players in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State coach Will Wade turns to argue with an official as he huddles with his players in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

N.C. State coach Will Wade greets North Carolina coach Hubert Davis prior to their game on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State coach Will Wade greets North Carolina coach Hubert Davis prior to their game on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published February 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM with the headline "Photos: NC State dominates North Carolina in their only regular-season meetup."