Friday, March 16
Raleigh
3PM
NC State
vs
Elon (NCAA 1st Round)
Photo by: Greg Mintel
#21 Wolfpack Opens NCAA Tournament Friday at Reynolds
3/13/2018 3:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Winner of NC State/Elon plays winner of Maryland/Princeton on Sunday
March 14, 2018
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RALEIGH – The No. 21/22 NC State women's basketball team (24-8) opens NCAA Tournament play at home on Friday afternoon. The fourth-seeded Wolfpack will host 13th-seeded Elon (25-7) on Kay Yow Court inside Reynolds Coliseum beginning at approximately 3:00 pm. Live television coverage will be provided by ESPN2.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
No. 5 seed Maryland vs. No. 12 seed Princeton – Friday, March 16 (12:30 pm) - Live Stats
No. 4 seed NC State vs. No. 13 seed Elon – Friday, March 16 (3:00 pm) - Live Stats
Winners of first two games – Sunday, March 18 (TBD)
A WIN ON FRIDAY WOULD...
-Be the 887th win in program history (886-460).
-Be the 669th win of head coach Wes Moore's career (668-220).
-Be Moore's 111th win at NC State (110-51).
-Be the Wolfpack's 21st NCAA Tournament victory (20-23).
-Be the Wolfpack's ninth win over Elon (8-1).
-Mark the 10th season of 25+ wins in program history.
-Be Moore's 11th time earning 25+ wins in a season.
-Mark NC State's second straight season winning an NCAA Tournament game.
NOTING THE WOLFPACK (24-8, #4 SEED)
-Ranked 17th in the RPI as of games played March 11.
-Ranked 21st (AP Poll) and 22nd (USA Today Poll) nationally.
-Won 12 of its last 15 games.
-Sixth nationally in rebound margin (+10.1).
-Sixth nationally in FT attempts (694).
-17th nationally in rebounds per game (42.5).
-41st nationally in scoring defense (57.4).
-21 of the Wolfpack's 24 wins this season have been by 12 or more points.
SCOUTING THE PHOENIX (25-7, #13 SEED)
-Ranked 31st in the RPI as of games played March 11.
-Won 13 consecutive games. Last loss was Jan. 26.
-Seventh nationally in FT attempts (689).
-10th nationally in FG percentage defense (.349).
-21st nationally in scoring margin (+15.1).
-23rd nationally in rebound margin (+7.9).
-31st nationally in FG percentage (.449).
-Shay Burnett ranks 16th nationally with 6.5 assists per game.
-Malaya Johnson ranks 30th nationally in FG percentage (.557).
SERIES HISTORY (NC State leads 8-1)
-In the last meeting between the teams, NC State defeated Elon 70-57 in Raleigh on Dec. 16 of this season.
-All nine meetings have been played in Raleigh.
-Elon won at NC State 69-66 on Dec. 13, 2015, when the Wolfpack was playing at Broughton High School during the renovation of Reynolds Coliseum.
NC STATE IS MOST SUCCESSFUL THIS SEASON WHEN...
-Leading at the half (21-1).
-It outscores opponents in the paint (16-1).
-Shooting 40 percent or higher from the field (14-1).
-Its bench outscores the opponent's bench (13-2).
-Holding opponents to less than 40 percent shooting (19-2).
-Games are decided by 10 points or more (21-3).
-Four or more players score in double figures (14-2).
-It scores more fast break points than the other team (14-3).
-Hitting five or more three-pointers (20-5).
-Outrebounding the opposition (20-6).
WELCOME TO RALEIGH!
NC State is participating in NCAA Tournament games in Raleigh for the first time since 2007. The Wolfpack is 12-2 in NCAA Tournament games played in Raleigh and has not lost a home game in the tournament since 1983.
THE WOLFPACK IS BACK
NC State is making its third NCAA Tournament appearance during HC Wes Moore's fifth season in Raleigh. This season marks the first time that the Wolfpack has made two consecutive NCAA Tournaments since the program did so in 2006 and 2007. NC State is seeking to win at least one game in back-to-back tournaments for the first time since the program did so in 1998 and 1999.
NC STATE IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT (24TH APPEARANCE)
Record: 20-23
Last appearance: 2017 (1-1)
Final Fours: 1 (1998)
Sweet 16s: 11 (1982, 84, 85, 87, 89, 90, 91, 95, 98, 2001, 07)
HISTORIC PERFORMANCE ON THE BOARDS
Senior Chelsea Nelson collected 22 rebounds in the win over No. 18 Duke on March 2, setting a new ACC Tournament single-game record. It was the second best rebounding performance in NC State history, behind only 27 collected by Susan Yow against ECU on Jan. 17, 1976.
RISE TO THE OCCASION
In five seasons under head coach Wes Moore, the Wolfpack is 6-10 against teams ranked in the AP top 10.
TWENTY-NINE STRAIGHT
Sophomore guard Aislinn Konig has hit at least one three pointer in 29 consecutive games since Nov. 15.
NEW FACES. BETTER RESULTS
Despite graduating four senior starters and their accompanying 43.5 points per game from the 2016-17 squad, the 2017-18 Wolfpack is better (24-8) through 32 games than last season (23-9). The Wolfpack was picked 10th (coaches) and tied for fourth in the ACC standings.
ALL-ACC HONORS FOR 2017-18 SEASON
Kiara Leslie: All-ACC Academic Team
Chelsea Nelson: All-ACC First Team, All-ACC Tournament Team
Akela Maize: All-ACC Defensive Team, All-ACC Academic Team
KEEP GETTING TO THE LINE
NC State has made more free throws (461) than its opponents have attempted (442) through 31 games this season.
SHARP SHOOTER
Sophomore guard Aislinn Konig has hit 86 three-pointers this season, ranking T2nd for the most made in a single year. Jennifer Howard holds the program record of 90 made during the 1995-96 season.
BLOCK BY BLOCK
Senior center Akela Maize is moving up the single-season blocks list at NC State. With 62 blocks through 32 games this year, she currently ranks second for most in a single season. Maize has swatted two blocks or more on 14 occasions so far this year. Her season and career high mark of five came in the Nov. 23 win over Alabama and was tied in the win over No. 10 Florida State on Feb. 1. Genia Beasley holds the program record of 73 blocks during the 1978-79 season.
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RALEIGH – The No. 21/22 NC State women's basketball team (24-8) opens NCAA Tournament play at home on Friday afternoon. The fourth-seeded Wolfpack will host 13th-seeded Elon (25-7) on Kay Yow Court inside Reynolds Coliseum beginning at approximately 3:00 pm. Live television coverage will be provided by ESPN2.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
No. 5 seed Maryland vs. No. 12 seed Princeton – Friday, March 16 (12:30 pm) - Live Stats
No. 4 seed NC State vs. No. 13 seed Elon – Friday, March 16 (3:00 pm) - Live Stats
Winners of first two games – Sunday, March 18 (TBD)
A WIN ON FRIDAY WOULD...
-Be the 887th win in program history (886-460).
-Be the 669th win of head coach Wes Moore's career (668-220).
-Be Moore's 111th win at NC State (110-51).
-Be the Wolfpack's 21st NCAA Tournament victory (20-23).
-Be the Wolfpack's ninth win over Elon (8-1).
-Mark the 10th season of 25+ wins in program history.
-Be Moore's 11th time earning 25+ wins in a season.
-Mark NC State's second straight season winning an NCAA Tournament game.
NOTING THE WOLFPACK (24-8, #4 SEED)
-Ranked 17th in the RPI as of games played March 11.
-Ranked 21st (AP Poll) and 22nd (USA Today Poll) nationally.
-Won 12 of its last 15 games.
-Sixth nationally in rebound margin (+10.1).
-Sixth nationally in FT attempts (694).
-17th nationally in rebounds per game (42.5).
-41st nationally in scoring defense (57.4).
-21 of the Wolfpack's 24 wins this season have been by 12 or more points.
SCOUTING THE PHOENIX (25-7, #13 SEED)
-Ranked 31st in the RPI as of games played March 11.
-Won 13 consecutive games. Last loss was Jan. 26.
-Seventh nationally in FT attempts (689).
-10th nationally in FG percentage defense (.349).
-21st nationally in scoring margin (+15.1).
-23rd nationally in rebound margin (+7.9).
-31st nationally in FG percentage (.449).
-Shay Burnett ranks 16th nationally with 6.5 assists per game.
-Malaya Johnson ranks 30th nationally in FG percentage (.557).
SERIES HISTORY (NC State leads 8-1)
-In the last meeting between the teams, NC State defeated Elon 70-57 in Raleigh on Dec. 16 of this season.
-All nine meetings have been played in Raleigh.
-Elon won at NC State 69-66 on Dec. 13, 2015, when the Wolfpack was playing at Broughton High School during the renovation of Reynolds Coliseum.
NC STATE IS MOST SUCCESSFUL THIS SEASON WHEN...
-Leading at the half (21-1).
-It outscores opponents in the paint (16-1).
-Shooting 40 percent or higher from the field (14-1).
-Its bench outscores the opponent's bench (13-2).
-Holding opponents to less than 40 percent shooting (19-2).
-Games are decided by 10 points or more (21-3).
-Four or more players score in double figures (14-2).
-It scores more fast break points than the other team (14-3).
-Hitting five or more three-pointers (20-5).
-Outrebounding the opposition (20-6).
WELCOME TO RALEIGH!
NC State is participating in NCAA Tournament games in Raleigh for the first time since 2007. The Wolfpack is 12-2 in NCAA Tournament games played in Raleigh and has not lost a home game in the tournament since 1983.
THE WOLFPACK IS BACK
NC State is making its third NCAA Tournament appearance during HC Wes Moore's fifth season in Raleigh. This season marks the first time that the Wolfpack has made two consecutive NCAA Tournaments since the program did so in 2006 and 2007. NC State is seeking to win at least one game in back-to-back tournaments for the first time since the program did so in 1998 and 1999.
NC STATE IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT (24TH APPEARANCE)
Record: 20-23
Last appearance: 2017 (1-1)
Final Fours: 1 (1998)
Sweet 16s: 11 (1982, 84, 85, 87, 89, 90, 91, 95, 98, 2001, 07)
HISTORIC PERFORMANCE ON THE BOARDS
Senior Chelsea Nelson collected 22 rebounds in the win over No. 18 Duke on March 2, setting a new ACC Tournament single-game record. It was the second best rebounding performance in NC State history, behind only 27 collected by Susan Yow against ECU on Jan. 17, 1976.
RISE TO THE OCCASION
In five seasons under head coach Wes Moore, the Wolfpack is 6-10 against teams ranked in the AP top 10.
TWENTY-NINE STRAIGHT
Sophomore guard Aislinn Konig has hit at least one three pointer in 29 consecutive games since Nov. 15.
NEW FACES. BETTER RESULTS
Despite graduating four senior starters and their accompanying 43.5 points per game from the 2016-17 squad, the 2017-18 Wolfpack is better (24-8) through 32 games than last season (23-9). The Wolfpack was picked 10th (coaches) and tied for fourth in the ACC standings.
ALL-ACC HONORS FOR 2017-18 SEASON
Kiara Leslie: All-ACC Academic Team
Chelsea Nelson: All-ACC First Team, All-ACC Tournament Team
Akela Maize: All-ACC Defensive Team, All-ACC Academic Team
KEEP GETTING TO THE LINE
NC State has made more free throws (461) than its opponents have attempted (442) through 31 games this season.
SHARP SHOOTER
Sophomore guard Aislinn Konig has hit 86 three-pointers this season, ranking T2nd for the most made in a single year. Jennifer Howard holds the program record of 90 made during the 1995-96 season.
BLOCK BY BLOCK
Senior center Akela Maize is moving up the single-season blocks list at NC State. With 62 blocks through 32 games this year, she currently ranks second for most in a single season. Maize has swatted two blocks or more on 14 occasions so far this year. Her season and career high mark of five came in the Nov. 23 win over Alabama and was tied in the win over No. 10 Florida State on Feb. 1. Genia Beasley holds the program record of 73 blocks during the 1978-79 season.
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