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NC State Advances to Sweet 16 with Record-Breaking Rout of Michigan State

The Wolfpack set multiple program records, including 15 three-pointers and a 34-point margin of victory, in their dominant home finale.

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Overview

  • NC State defeated Michigan State 83-49 in the NCAA Women's Tournament second round, securing a spot in the Sweet 16 for the sixth time in 12 seasons under coach Wes Moore.
  • The team set a program record with 15 three-pointers, led by Aziaha James, who scored 26 points and hit six shots from beyond the arc.
  • Seniors Madison Hayes and Saniya Rivers delivered standout performances in their final home game, combining for 34 points, with Hayes hitting five three-pointers and Rivers recording 11 assists.
  • The victory marked NC State's largest margin of victory in NCAA Tournament history and extended their home tournament winning streak to 20 games, spanning 42 years.
  • NC State will face either Florida State or LSU in Spokane, Washington, as they aim to return to the Final Four after last year's run ended against South Carolina.