North Carolina State junior forward Tracy Smith will miss the Wolfpack’s game against Arizona Dec. 23 after earning a suspension for criticizing officials, according to an Associated Press report.
Smith criticized the referees in the Wolfpack’s 67-59 loss to Wake Forest, saying that they called too many “touch fouls” and “favored Wake Forest all the way.” He later apologized for mouthing off after a tough loss.
Smith fouled out with more than five minutes remaining, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
For the game, North Carolina State had 25 fouls to Wake Forest’s 19. The Demon Deacons had a slight advantage in free throw attempts: 23 to 19.
