NC State Draws Rutgers for 2017 B1G/ACC Challenge

June 28, 2017

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RALEIGH – The NC State women's basketball team will play at Rutgers on Nov. 30 in the 2017 edition of the B1G/ACC Challenge, the two league offices announced on Wednesday.

The Atlantic Coast Conference has dominated the competition throughout its history, having yet to lose to the Big Ten. Aided by NC State's 84-70 victory over Indiana on Dec. 1, 2016, the ACC won last year's challenge by a 9-5 count and holds a 7-0-3 advantage in the 10 seasons of its existence.

Rutgers endured a challenging 6-24 (3-13 B1G) season in 2016-17 and lost its three top scorers from a year ago. The Scarlet Knights are bolstered by three impact transfers who will be eligible to play in 2017-18: Ciani Cryor (Georgia Tech), Kathleen Fitzpatrick (St. Joseph's), and Stasha Carey (Pittsburgh). Head coach C. Vivian Stringer is entering her 23rd season at Rutgers and has posted a career coaching record of 977-390.

NC State leads the series history with Rutgers by a 5-4 count. The teams last met on Nov. 26, 2005, with the Scarlet Knights earning a 66-56 victory at the Junkanoo Jam in the Bahamas. The Wolfpack has played at Rutgers just once in program history, falling 83-56 on Jan. 11, 1986.

NC State in the B1G/ACC Challenge
Dec. 1, 2016 … 84-70 win vs. Indiana
Dec. 3, 2015 … 88-67 loss at (RV) Nebraska
Dec. 3, 2014 … 60-55 loss vs. (RV) Minnesota
Dec. 5, 2013 … 76-61 win at (RV) Northwestern
Nov. 29, 2912 … 68-51 loss vs. Michigan State
Nov. 30, 2011 … 76-59 loss at Northwestern
Dec. 1, 2010 … 73-57 win at Illinois
Dec. 3, 2009 … 53-48 loss vs. Wisconsin
Dec. 5, 2008 … 63-52 loss at Michigan
Nov. 29, 2007 … 61-47 win vs. Illinois

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information about the Wolfpack's 2017-18 schedule. Season tickets are on sale at GoPack.com/WBBTickets.

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NC State Draws Rutgers for 2017 B1G/ACC Challenge

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