Markell Johnson finished with 19 points and 12 assists for N.C. State, which snapped a three-game losing streak, built an 18-point lead early in the second half before Miami rallied with a 16-2 run and twice trimmed its deficit to three points.
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Harlond Beverly scored 20 points and Dejan Vasiljevic finished with 18 points each for Miami.
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State will play Syracuse next Tuesday.