RALEIGH, N.C. — One thing about N.C. State linebacker Vi Jones, he can block some kicks.
The USC transfer blocked his third kick of the season, this time a Liberty field-goal attempt with 1:18 remaining in the game and the Wolfpack nursing a one-point lead. N.C. State held on for a 15-14 victory.
N.C. State sophomore running back Bam Knight scored the go-ahead touchdown with 6:53 remaining and the defense forced three turnovers to beat its second ranked opponent this season, this time the No. 21 Flames.
On a night when the offense struggled, the defense stepped up and saved the day. Liberty quarterback Malik Willis came into the game with just one interception this season, but threw three. The Wolfpack defense also got a safety in the third quarter.
N.C. State improves to 6-3 overall and Liberty drops to 8-1. Knight finished with 96 yards and two touchdown runs.
