RALEIGH, N.C. - Aleem Ford led the way with 13 points and seven rebounds, but Wisconsin fell in a 69-54 defeat against NC State at PNC Arena on Wednesday night.

Kobe King and Nate Reuvers scored 11 points each, but the Badgers (4-4) were unable to earn a road victory in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Jericole Hellems scored a game-high 23 points for the Wolfpack (6-2).

Wisconsin returns home to host Indiana in their Big Ten opener. Tip at the Kohl Center is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT on BTN.