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N.C. State and Michigan State Advance to Second Round of Women's NCAA Tournament

N.C. State's dominant fourth quarter and Michigan State's strong start set the stage for their upcoming matchup in Raleigh.

Mar 22, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Aziaha James (10) drives against Vermont Catamounts guard Keira Hanson (12) during the second half at James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds. William Howard-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Zoe Brooks (35) reaches for a loose ball against Vermont Catamounts guard Keira Hanson (12) and Vermont Catamounts guard Bella Vito (10) during the second half at James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds. William Howard-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Zoe Brooks (35) shoots over Vermont Catamounts guard Catherine Gilwee (14) during the second half at James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds. William Howard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • N.C. State defeated Vermont 75-55 in the first round, powered by Zoe Brooks' 19 points and a decisive 23-9 fourth-quarter performance.
  • Michigan State secured a 64-50 victory over Harvard, led by Grace VanSlooten's double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
  • N.C. State has won 19 consecutive NCAA Tournament games at home, maintaining a strong advantage in Raleigh.
  • Michigan State advances to the second round for the first time since 2019, signaling a resurgence in their tournament performance.
  • The teams will face off on March 24, 2025, in a matchup highlighting N.C. State's consistency and Michigan State's determination to build on their momentum.