RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -Ben McCauley had 14 points and nine rebounds to lead North Carolina State to a 74-46 victory over Winston-Salem State on Saturday.
The Wolfpack (5-1), playing without injured regulars Farnold Degand and Courtney Fells, held the Rams to 28.1 percent from the field (18 of 64).
Trevor Ferguson added 12 points for N.C. State, which played its first game since a loss to Davidson on Dec. 6.
The Wolfpack had little trouble with the Rams (1-7), who played their eighth consecutive road game.
N.C. State shot 63 percent in the first half to take a 40-20 lead, but it was hampered by 10 turnovers. Winston-Salem State couldn't take advantage, though, going 9-for-34 (26.5 percent), including 1-for-8 on 3-pointers.
The Wolfpack led 9-5 before going on a 16-2 run, capped by Dennis Horner's two free throws 8:53 in the first half.
