Breaking Down #10 NC State’s 66-47 Win Over Maine

The 10th-ranked NC State women’s basketball team defeated Maine 66–47 this evening in their home opener, improving to 2–1 on the year.

The Wolfpack didn’t handle business against the Black Bears the way Vegas expected. NC State failed to cover the spread (37.5 points), winning by 19. The game also fell short of expectations offensively, with the teams’ combined 111 points coming in under the 129.5-point total.

The Pack didn’t produce an offensive explosion, but they were dominant nonetheless, leading wire to wire. NC State’s defense paralyzed Maine, holding the Black Bears to 29% shooting from the field and just 19% from three.

The Wolfpack struggled from the floor as well, shooting only 40.3%…