WBB | Fast Start by #2 NC State Puts Gaels Down Early

Raleigh, N.C. – The Saint Mary's Women's Basketball Team found themselves down early to the No. 2 team in the country, NC State Wolfpack, and couldn't climb out of the deficit in a 101-73 loss on Saturday afternoon.

WOLFPACK STARTS FAST

The Gaels scored the first basket of the game on a Jade Kirisome layup, but that would be their only lead of the contest. However, it was still tie game at 7-7 halfway through the quarter after a Makena Mastora three pointer with 4:24 to go in the opening frame. But from there the Wolfpack would go on an 18-0 run on route to a 25-7 lead after one quarter of play.

SECOND HALF SURGE

The Gaels were down 50-25 at the half but found their footing in the third…