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NC State Takes Care of Business Against Florida State
2/5/2026 10:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball
RALEIGH – The NC State women's basketball team led wire-to-wire against Florida State to win 83-55. NC State took advantage of a good start with a 34-11 lead after the first quarter and kept rolling, scoring 52-first half points.
NC State shot 44 percent from the field (31-of-70), 39 percent from 3-point (9-of-23) and 86 percent from the free throw line (12-of-14). The Pack dominated in points in the paint (40-26) and fast break points (23-11).
The Pack had four players in double digits, led by Zamareya Jones' 25 points and Khamil Pierre's 15th double-double behind 11 points and an ACC-high 18 rebounds.
Jones registered the Pack's first 12 points, starting the game 3-of-3 from the field, 2-of-2 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. NC State went on a 11-0 run, while FSU was in a 3.5-minute scoring drought, allowing NC State to lead 20-6 with 3:24 left in the first. NC State made its next four field goals, including triples from Destiny "Ky'She" Lunan and Maddie Cox. NC State scored a season-high 34 points in the first quarter, marking the fourth most in school history and most since the Pack played at Stanford last season. The Pack outscored FSU 34-11 in the first.
Jones hit a 3-pointer and after a two-minute scoring drought for the Pack, Pierre broke it with a layup. The Pack took advantage of another FSU scoring skid, this time for nearly five minutes for the Seminoles, to cruise on an 8-0 run, including off Jones' fourth 3-pointer of the game. Adelaide Jernigan came into the game and immediately knocked down a 3-pointer, NC State's seventh of the game. After outscoring FSU 18-12 in the second, NC State led 52-23.
In the first half, NC State registered nine assists on 18 made baskets and Jones recorded 20 first-half points.
The Pack did not score for the first 2.5 minutes of the second half until Tilda Trygger delivered a second-chance layup. FSU then went on a 7-0 run, outscoring the Pack 13-6 in the first six minutes of the quarter. Jones helped NC State get out of the drought with a layup and 3-pointer to respond with a 7-0 run. NC State did not deliver a field goal for the remaining 2:43 of the quarter, and led 68-43 after three.
NC State started the quarter on an 8-0 run and led by as many as 32 after a Pierre layup. After a Qadence Samuels 3-pointer, the Pack's ninth of the game, all 10 players for NC State scored. The Pack outscored FSU 15-12 in the fourth to win 83-55.
POSTGAME QUOTES
Head Coach Wes Moore's Opening Statement:
"I was proud of the way the team came out after a tough loss the other night. I thought we came out with a lot of energy. Defensively we were flying around and we were pretty disciplined. We did what we needed to do. Again, offensively hit shots. It was nice that everyone was able to contribute some. We were able to come out after a tough loss and bounce back with a lot of resilience. I appreciate the fans for coming back, too. I appreciate them being here. We have high expectations, our fans do, our team does, and our coaches do. We're going to continue to fight and battle and get to the point where we can clean some things up. I was disappointed in the first half, we had nine assists and four turnovers. In the second half, we had four assists and eight turnovers. When you have a lead, you want to be smart with the ball, value the ball. We also gave up 19 offensive rebounds. Their post players, in particular, really hurt us, part of that was having to help on the drive, and our weak side wasn't getting over and boxing over that post that was left. We still have a lot of things to approve on, but like I said, I loved our energy and effort, and all those things."
PACK PERFORMERS
- Jones finished with game-high 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the floor (57 percent) and five 3-pointers. She also added six rebounds, the most in an ACC game of her career
- Pierre ended the game with her 15th double-double of the season with 11 points and 18 rebounds. She is now tied with Trena Trice for the seventh most double-doubles in a single season in program history
- Brooks scored in double figures on the night with 15 points, including a perfect 6-of-6 at the free throw line. She also added five boards and three assists
- Trygger rounded out the Pack's scorers in double figures with 10 points
- Lunan led the NC State bench unit with eight points on 3-of-5 shootings from the field (60 percent)
- NC State's season-best 34 first quarter points are the fourth most in program history and the most since Jan. 12, 2025 at Stanford
- The Pack have outrebounded its opponent in 19 games this season, holding a 49-45 advantage over the Seminoles on the glass in tonight's win
- NC State outscored Florida State in the paint, 40-26, on the fast break, 23-11, and off turnovers, 22-8
- For the second game in a row, every player who touched the floor for the Pack scored
UPCOMING
The Pack will travel to play at Virginia Tech on Sunday, Feb, 8 at noon. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network.
