NC State Defeats No. 2 UConn in Historic Victory

Saniya Rivers Leads with Career-Best 33 Points in First Win Over Huskies in Over 25 Years

North Carolina State's Saniya Rivers scored a career-best 33 points, along with 10 rebounds, leading her team to a 92-81 victory over No. 2 Connecticut.
This victory marks NC State's first win against UConn in over 25 years.
The game was a rematch of the 2022 NCAA Elite Eight, where UConn had previously beaten NC State in double overtime.
Aziaha James added 18 points for NC State, contributing to an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter that solidified their lead.
Despite a strong performance from UConn's Paige Bueckers, who scored 27 points, NC State dominated the game, shooting 56.8% after the first quarter and controlling the rebounds (41-29).