NY Times · Mar 21, 2022
N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament: N.C. State Easily Advances
Kayla Jones of North Carolina State scored 18 points on 8 of 9 shooting. The Wolfpack easily moved past Kansas State into the round of 16.Credit...Ben Mckeown/Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. — No. 1-seeded North Carolina State clinched a coveted spot in the round of 16 of the N.C.A.A. tournament after defeating ninth-seeded Kansas State, 89-57, in a game that showcased its depth and experience.
This will be North Carolina State’s fourth consecutive appearance in the round of 16. The Wolfpack, coming off winning the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, have now built a 12-game winning streak and are trying to make a Final Four appearance for the first time since 1998.