RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — Paul McNeil scored a career-high 47 points to lead North Carolina State to a 108-72 men’s basketball victory over Texas Southern on Wednesday night at Lenovo Center.

The Wolfpack (8-4) never trailed, opening the game on a 17-2 run fueled by McNeil, who made five 3-pointers in the first seven minutes. North Carolina State led 51-28 at halftime and maintained a dominant offensive efficiency throughout, shooting 50.7% from the field and committing only six turnovers.

Zaire Hayes led Texas Southern (1-8) with 17 points. Alex Anderson added 14 points for the Tigers, who shot 40% from the floor and were outscored by 36 points from beyond the arc. Attendance was 5,500.