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NC State Wolfpack at South Carolina Gamecocks

· Ally Tipoff
NC State Wolfpack
1-1, 0-0 Away
Final
57 - 71
South Carolina Gamecocks
2-0, 0-0 Home

Te-Hina Paopao scores 23 points as No. 1 South Carolina holds off NC State 71-57 at Ally Tipoff

Ashlyn Watkins gets it done on both sides of the ball for South Carolina

Together Paopao and Fulwiley were 18 of 30 from the field as the Gamecocks (2-0) shot 50%.

Zamareya Jones had 16 points and Aziaha James added 13 points to lead NC State (1-1).

The Gamecocks used a 14-5 spurt at the end of the second quarter led by Fulwiley to build a 39-30 lead at halftime.

Paopao's 3-pointer and baseline floater to open the third quarter pushed the Gamecocks lead to 12 and they never never seriously threatened again. Bree Hall's driving layup put South Carolina up by 20 with 2:42 left in the third quarter.

The Wolfpack would cut the lead to seven with 4:32 left in the game, but couldn't complete the comeback.

South Carolina's Chloe Kitts did not play because of an “academic policy issue.” She is expected back for the next game according to coach Dawn Staley.

Takeaways South Carolina: The Gamecocks had some outstanding interior passes leading to easy layups and showed their championship mettle in the second half.

NC State: The Wolfpack just didn't have the size or athleticism to keep up with the top-ranked Gamecocks.

Key moment South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins received a loud ovation when she checked into the game in the first quarter. It was her first action since she was cleared by the school to play after charges of assault and kidnapping against her were dismissed. She had been suspended from team activities since her arrest on Aug. 31, although she was permitted to take part in classes.

Key stat South Carolina held a 40-25 edge on the glass.

Up next NC State hosts Kent State on Thursday night. South Carolina hosts Coppin State on Thursday night.

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Recent Plays

4th 0:00 End of Game 57 - 71
4th 0:00 End of 4th Quarter 57 - 71
4th 0:09 Te-Hina Paopao Defensive Rebound. 57 - 71
4th 0:12 Zamareya Jones missed Three Point Jumper. 57 - 71
4th 0:23 Te-Hina Paopao made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Raven Johnson. 57 - 71

Statistics

NCSUNCSU SCSC
22-53 FG 32-64
41.5 Field Goal % 50.0
6-15 3PT 4-14
40.0 Three Point % 28.6
7-10 FT 3-6
70.0 Free Throw % 50.0
25 Rebounds 40
3 Offensive Rebounds 11
22 Defensive Rebounds 29
9 Assists 13
8 Steals 12
4 Blocks 5
21 Turnovers 20
0 Team Turnovers 0
21 Total Turnovers 20
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
17 Points Off Turnovers 22
7 Fast Break Points 10
30 Points in Paint 50
8 Fouls 9
4 Largest Lead 20

Game Information

Venue: Spectrum Center

Location: Charlotte, NC
Attendance: 15,424 | Capacity:

2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Notre Dame 16-2 - 28-6
NC State 16-2 - 28-7
Duke 14-4 2 29-8
North Carolina 13-5 3 29-8
Florida State 13-5 3 24-9
Louisville 13-5 3 22-11
California 12-6 4 25-9
Georgia Tech 9-9 7 22-11
Virginia Tech 9-9 7 19-13
Virginia 8-10 8 17-15
Stanford 8-10 8 16-15
Boston College 6-12 10 16-18
Clemson 6-12 10 14-17
Syracuse 6-12 10 12-18
Pittsburgh 5-13 11 13-19
Miami 4-14 12 14-15
SMU 2-16 14 10-20
Wake Forest 2-16 14 9-20

2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
South Carolina 15-1 - 35-4
Texas 15-1 - 35-4
LSU 12-4 3 31-6
Oklahoma 11-5 4 27-8
Kentucky 11-5 4 23-8
Alabama 10-6 5 24-9
Ole Miss 10-6 5 22-11
Tennessee 8-8 7 24-10
Vanderbilt 8-8 7 22-11
Mississippi State 7-9 8 22-12
Florida 5-11 10 19-18
Georgia 4-12 11 13-19
Missouri 3-13 12 14-18
Auburn 3-13 12 12-18
Texas A&M 3-13 12 10-19
Arkansas 3-13 12 10-22
Full Standings