However, N.C. State struggled to keep the Chants out of the paint ... away from the Chanticleers, as opposed to actually regaining possession. It can’t blame Coastal Carolina’s size, either.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jayden Taylor scored 22 points and NC State defeated Coastal Carolina 82-70 on Wednesday night.

A layup by Noah Amenhauser had the Chanticleers within 62-51 midway ... two-point shots and 51 points per game in the paint. Against Coastal Carolina they shot 57% on two-pointers and scored ...