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As I type this, N.C. State just turned the ball over ... again. Iowa's now ahead, 37-35, with five minutes remaining. The two teams have combined for 40 turnovers.

The best comment of the night has come from Rick Majerus:

"I don't think this is what Dr. Naismith envisioned."

If you're a State fan, I know you're rolling your eyes right now and muttering something about the Wolfpack's usual December game where the offense stagnates.

But look on the bright side, State's playing horribly on offense (they just committed a 10-second backcourt violation!) and yet they are still within four (well, now six) of the No. 14 team in the country with four minutes remaining. So at least the defense is solid.

I know, that's not very comforting right now.

24 turnovers and counting ...