NC State returns to action today against Duke. Here are our three biggest keys to the game for the Wolfpack.

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Energy, effort, and aggression... NC State has to bring it this afternoon.

Both teams are struggling right now, and this game is expected to be high-scoring.  What State can’t do is fall behind early.  When the Pack is engaged at the start, the defense can work to ignite the offense, which should help against Duke.