North Carolina State is in a difficult position and in desperate need of a good result.

The next chance in what might be termed a rehabilitation stage for the Wolfpack comes against UNC Asheville on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

NC State (5-3) has lost three of four games since last playing at home. The Wolfpack have a two-game losing streak for the first time this season.

"We're in a tough spot. We got to fight our way out," NC State coach Will Wade said. "We put ourselves in it. We got to dig ourselves out, and we will."

The Wolfpack recorded season lows for points and shooting percentage (40.6%) in Wednesday night's 83-73 loss at No. 20 Auburn.

UNC Asheville (4-4) is coming off Tuesday's 82-77 victory against UNC Greensboro, which also is a team that NC State defeated earlier

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