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#2 State WBB Versus Pitt: Gameday Preview

Published

3 years ago

February 25, 2021

Pitt Panthers @ #2 NC State Wolfpack
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Reynolds Coliseum

Last season there were quite a few games where State won BIG. The largest victory, however, was against these Panthers on the road, winning 88-44. The doubling-up of Pitt by a staggering 44 points, included 10 players with at least 5 points.

This year, State is coming off an emotional win in the Play4Kay game against rival UNC. Good news, it’s Senior Night and the team remains motivated to make a championship run.

Preview of The Pitt Panthers

Pitt comes into this game with a 5-11 record, with one lone victory in their last eight games. Offensively, they’re absolutely struggling of late. Monday saw the Panthers only able to muster a season-low 48 points against Notre Dame. If contained early, it’ll be a tough for them to get into the 60’s against State’s pressure defense.

The bright spot for the team has been guard Jayla Everett, who ranks top-15 in ACC scoring at nearly 15 ppg, while being top-3 in three pointers per game. They also go hard on the boards, grabbing an astounding 42 rebounds per game, good for 10^th in Power 5 programs.

Keys For NC State

Jakia Brown-Turner, coming off ACC Player of the Week honors, has turned it on at the right time. On the season she’s averaged 15 points a game, but in the last two has gone for 21 and 25, with the help of 75% three-point shooting. The ability to spread the floor and find secondary and tertiary scoring will be key when heading into a postseason run.

It would also be fitting to see a big game out of Senior Kayla Jones, who herself is on a nice streak. She’ll lead the Pack in scoring this game, her last in Reynolds Coliseum.

As Pitt tends to keep games “close” by rebounding, the pressure in the paint remains with Elissa Cunane, who when on her game, is arguably the best in the Conference, if not the nation. Look for a double-double out of the Junior center.

Overall, State needs to capitalize on turnovers, keep the pace up-tempo and not allow this to be a trap game.

PI Prediction: State wins big 81-58

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VIDEO: NC State women fall 64-63 to Princeton on late three in NCAA 1st Round

Published

1 year ago

March 18, 2023

Pack Insider Staff

The NC State women were a 7 seed, picked to move on over 10-seeded Princeton, but that’s not how it worked out.

The Pack women were plagued by turnovers (20) and Princeton capitalized with a late 3 to clinch the win. Highlight above.

Sad day for NC State all around.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: NC State Moves Up to #15 After Win Over Notre Dame

Published

1 year ago

January 30, 2023

Matthew Bradham

The NC State Women’s Basketball (16-5) team moved up 5 spots in the Week 13 AP Poll, after defeating Notre Dame 69-65 yesterday, who was ranked 7th then, and ranked 9th now.

(ESPN)

ACC Teams in the Week 13 AP Poll

9. Notre Dame

11. UNC

13. Virginia Tech

15. NC State

16. Duke

23. FSU

The Wolfpack’s next game will be on Thursday night on the road at Georgia Tech at 8pm on ACC Network.

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NC State Signee Zoe Brooks is a McDonald’s All-American

Published

1 year ago

January 25, 2023

Matthew Bradham

NC State Women’s Basketball 2023 signee Zoe Brooks was named a McDonald’s All-American yesterday.

**McDonald’s All American Game East Roster**
Player	High School	Position	Height	Committed to
Zoe Brooks	Saint John Vianney (NJ)	G	5-10	NC State
Essence Cody	Valdosta (GA)	F	6-3	Alabama
Aalyah Del Rosario	The Webb School (CA)	F	6-5	LSU
Jadyn Donovan	Sidwell Friends School (DC)	G	6-0	Duke
Milaysia Fulwiley	W.J. Keenan (SC)	G	5-6	South Carolina
Hannah Hildalgo	Paul VI (NJ)	G	5-6	Notre Dame
Riley Nelson	Bullis School (MD)	W	6-0	Maryland
Courtney Ogden	Westminster School (GA)	W	5-11	Stanford
Laila Reynolds	Shabach Christian (FL)	F	6-2	Florida
Emma Risch	Palm Bay Magnet (FL)	G	6-1	Notre Dame
Taliah Scott	Saint John’s Country Day (FL)	G	5-9	Arkansas
Ashlynn Shade	La Lumiere (IN)	G	5-9	UConn

**McDonald’s All American Game West Roster**
Player	High School	Position	Height	Committed to
Kamorea Arnold	Germantown (WI)	G	5-9	UConn
Sofia Bell	Jesuit (OR)	W	6-1	Oregon
Madison Booker	Germantown (MS)	W	6-1	Texas
Addyson Brown	Derby Senior (KS)	W	6-2	Iowa State
Breya Cunningham	La Jolla Country Day (CA)	F	6-4	Arizona
Kymora Johnson	Saint Annes-Belfield (VA)	G	5-7	Virginia
Tessa Johnson	Saint Michael Albertville (MN)	G	5-10	South Carolina
Amanda Muse	Heritage (CA)	F	6-4	UCLA
Judea Watkins	Sierra Canyon (CA)	G	6-0	USC
Mikaylah Williams	Parkway (LA)	G	6-0	LSU
Jada Williams	La Jolla Country Day	G	5-6	Arizona
Sahara Williams	West (IA)	W	5-10	Oklahoma

(SN)

Here is what ESPN had to say about Brooks being named a McDonald’s All-American.

Zoe Brooks, G

Signed with: NC State | 2023 ESPNW 100 ranking: 9
St. John Vianney HS (New Jersey)

Brooks is a gifted scorer who can flat out put the ball in the basket. Over the past 18 months, she has really gone to work on her conditioning and it brought her game to another level. She is a true three-level scorer. Defenses must be there on the close out, but containing Brooks is no easy feat as she attacks angles, changes speeds, and has the footwork and handle to counter. Her strength allows her to finish with contact at the rim and her touch provides an array of floaters and usage of the glass for buckets. Brooks sees the floor well and zips passes to teammates for open looks. Defensively, she has fantastic instincts and is good in passing lanes and in the press. Brooks is averaging 24 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season. (ESPN)

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Women’s Basketball: #20 NC State 71 Miami 61: Box Score & Highlights

Published

1 year ago

January 20, 2023

Matthew Bradham

#20 NC State picked up a much needed win last night against Miami, defeating the Hurricanes 71-61 in PNC Arena, avoiding a 3-game skid.

Sophomore Guard Saniya Rivers led the pack with 14 points, 6 steals, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

As long as she keeps working, @PackWomensBball Saniya Rivers ( @Ihoop___22 ) is going to be a really fun @wnba player to cover in a few years.
(Until then, I’ll enjoy watching her, @haileyvanlith , NC State & @LouisvilleWBB on ABC Sunday at 1pm et.)

— Rebecca Lobo (@RebeccaLobo) January 19, 2023