GREENSBORO, N.C. – The No. 9 NC State women’s basketball team powered through to defeat No. 10 Maryland in a preseason exhibition at First Horizon Coliseum on Sunday, 83-75. The game featured 10 lead changes and three ties, including a 13-1 run by the Pack in the last four minutes of the game.
NC State had five players in double figures, led by Zoe Brooks’ 20 points. Qadence Samuels was huge on the boards, especially in the fourth quarter with seven of her 11 boards in that frame.
NC State started the game with a 7-0 lead, with its offense sparked by two Khamil Pierre layups.