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STATE WBB WINS ACC CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

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It’s official, NC State owns women’s ACC basketball winning back-to-back conference tournaments. A wild finish sees the Pack beat Louisville 58-56 and will now gain a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. This marks the first time State WBB has repeated as champs, third in school history (men’s won B2B in 1954-56 and 1973-74).

The game, in many respects, felt like the Georgia Tech semifinals win. Back and forth throughout the first half, before Louisville went on a long 16-6 run that went over six minutes in length. Another big fourth quarter push was needed and, it came yet again, with Cunane grinding inside.

The biggest play was the game winner from Perez. With the shot clock off in a tied game, she moved around the perimeter. After cutting in and looking inside, nothing was to be found…so she decided to be cold blooded killer herself. The jumper with two seconds remaining and subsequent defensive hold, lead to balloons falling from the rafters.

Cunane the Easy Tourney MVP

The most consistent aspect of State’s play this weekend was Cunane. Just look at this three-game run:

Quarterfinals vs VT – 27 pts / 9 rebs – Game’s Leading Scorer
Semifinals vs GT – 23 pts / 9 rebs – Game’s Leading Scorer
Finals vs Louisville – 20 pts / 9 rebs – Game’s Leading Scorer

She got Louisville bigs in foul trouble, kicked out some beautiful assists and was easily the leader in team energy.

 

Finding Ways to Contribute

While struggling to hit shots Jones and Crutchfield found other ways to contribute.  Jones, who finished with 4 points, was the game’s leading rebounder with 10.  Crutchfield, scoring 6 points, was an unreal as the lockdown defender. Through the first half, her defensive pressure on repeat ACC POY Dana Evans, allowed for only two points against.

Moving Forward

With the win, State will grab a #1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Will likely be either second or third overall seed, behind Connecticut and South Carolina. Regardless, this three game stretch was an absolute BATTLE and showed State has a lot more heart than folks are giving them credit for.

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

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March 18, 2023

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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

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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

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January 25, 2023

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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

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#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.

Seniors Camille Hobby and Mimi Collins both had 11 points.

Sophomore Guard Aziaha James had 10 points, and led the Pack with 6 rebounds.

The Wolfpack was without Jada Boyd and Jessica Timmons last night, and River Baldwin went down with an injury, and will have an MRI tomorrow.

NC State is now 14-5 overall, and 4-4 in ACC play, and will play at Louisville on Sunday at 1pm on ABC.

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