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Second Straight #STATEment: Wolfpack Wins 70-61 at No. 6 Florida State
1/2/2017 7:58:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NC State claims top-10 victories in consecutive games for first time since 1998
January 2, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – By outscoring the Seminoles 24-12 over the course of the final 10 minutes, the NC State women's basketball team (12-3, 2-0 ACC) earned its second straight victory over an opponent ranked in the national top six on Monday evening, defeating No. 6 Florida State by a final score of 70-61.
The win was NC State's third in a row and second consecutive over a highly-ranked conference opponent, as the Wolfpack defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 70-62 in Raleigh on Dec. 29 to open Atlantic Coast Conference play.
"I couldn't be prouder of this team," NC State head coach Wes Moore said in his postgame press conference. "Florida State has got to be one of the top three or four teams in the country. Watching film on them it is apparent how talented they are and how great their coach is.
"We knew this was going to be a really big challenge. Our kids have stepped up over the last few games and played unbelievably hard. We knew that Florida State was good in transition and on the offensive boards. Our kids fought hard, and though we lost second chance points by a margin of 17-5, I thought for the most part we did a good job of rebounding and in defending in transition."
Dominique Wilson led the Wolfpack with 19 points. The redshirt senior struggled from the field at a mark of 2-12, but went a spotless 14-14 from the free throw line. She was joined in double figures by 17 points from Chelsea Nelson and 12 from Miah Spencer. Nelson tied for a game high with 12 rebounds to record her sixth double-double of the season and went an impressive 8-10 from the field.
Florida State's Leticia Romero led all scorers with 20 points on 7-17 shooting. She was joined in double figures by 12 points from Chatrice White. Ivey Slaughter tied Nelson with 12 rebounds.
Fast Facts
-On Monday afternoon prior to the game, NC State received 26 votes in the January 2 AP poll to rank 29th in the nation.
-Monday's game featured four ties and nine lead changes.
-NC State and UConn are the only teams to have beaten Notre Dame and/or Florida State this season.
-NC State led for 19:17 and trailed for 15:42.
-Wilson made more free throws (14) than Florida State attempted (7).
-Ashley Williams (3-3 from distance) and Aislinn Konig (2-4 from distance) each chipped in nine points.
The teams battled through a relatively even first quarter, with the Seminoles taking a 19-16 lead after the first 10 minutes of play. NC State found its form midway through the second quarter, ripping off an 11-2 run over the course of 2:48 to take a 31-26 advantage. The Wolfpack's balanced offense was key during this stretch, as four different players scored for the Red & White. NC State would keep a five-point edge (35-30) over the Seminoles heading into the halftime break.
NC State increased its lead to nine points (41-32) with 6:55 remaining in the third quarter, but Florida State answered immediately and emphatically. The Seminoles put together a 14-0 run over the next 5:14 before Wilson halted the streak with two free throws at the 1:41 mark. Wilson then tied the game at 46 apiece with a three-pointer before FSU's Brittany Brown answered with one of her own to give the Seminoles a 49-46 lead heading into the game's final 10 minutes.
The Wolfpack started hot in the fourth quarter, going on a quick 5-0 run thanks to an Aislinn Konig three-pointer and a Nelson layup. Florida State reclaimed the lead at 52-51 just 18 seconds later on a Romero three, but Jennifer Mathurin's midrange jumper with eight minutes remaining in the game gave the Wolfpack the lead once and for all. NC State's fourth quarter was its best quarter both offensively and defensively, as the Wolfpack shot 7-12 (.583) and held the Seminoles to 4-16 (.250) shooting.
NC State plays its next two games in the state of North Carolina. The Wolfpack will host No. 14/11 Miami Thursday evening inside Reynolds Coliseum (7 p.m. on ACC Network Extra) and will play at local rival Wake Forest on Sunday, Jan. 8 (2 p.m. on RSN).
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – By outscoring the Seminoles 24-12 over the course of the final 10 minutes, the NC State women's basketball team (12-3, 2-0 ACC) earned its second straight victory over an opponent ranked in the national top six on Monday evening, defeating No. 6 Florida State by a final score of 70-61.
The win was NC State's third in a row and second consecutive over a highly-ranked conference opponent, as the Wolfpack defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 70-62 in Raleigh on Dec. 29 to open Atlantic Coast Conference play.
"I couldn't be prouder of this team," NC State head coach Wes Moore said in his postgame press conference. "Florida State has got to be one of the top three or four teams in the country. Watching film on them it is apparent how talented they are and how great their coach is.
"We knew this was going to be a really big challenge. Our kids have stepped up over the last few games and played unbelievably hard. We knew that Florida State was good in transition and on the offensive boards. Our kids fought hard, and though we lost second chance points by a margin of 17-5, I thought for the most part we did a good job of rebounding and in defending in transition."
Dominique Wilson led the Wolfpack with 19 points. The redshirt senior struggled from the field at a mark of 2-12, but went a spotless 14-14 from the free throw line. She was joined in double figures by 17 points from Chelsea Nelson and 12 from Miah Spencer. Nelson tied for a game high with 12 rebounds to record her sixth double-double of the season and went an impressive 8-10 from the field.
Florida State's Leticia Romero led all scorers with 20 points on 7-17 shooting. She was joined in double figures by 12 points from Chatrice White. Ivey Slaughter tied Nelson with 12 rebounds.
Fast Facts
-On Monday afternoon prior to the game, NC State received 26 votes in the January 2 AP poll to rank 29th in the nation.
-Monday's game featured four ties and nine lead changes.
-NC State and UConn are the only teams to have beaten Notre Dame and/or Florida State this season.
-NC State led for 19:17 and trailed for 15:42.
-Wilson made more free throws (14) than Florida State attempted (7).
-Ashley Williams (3-3 from distance) and Aislinn Konig (2-4 from distance) each chipped in nine points.
The teams battled through a relatively even first quarter, with the Seminoles taking a 19-16 lead after the first 10 minutes of play. NC State found its form midway through the second quarter, ripping off an 11-2 run over the course of 2:48 to take a 31-26 advantage. The Wolfpack's balanced offense was key during this stretch, as four different players scored for the Red & White. NC State would keep a five-point edge (35-30) over the Seminoles heading into the halftime break.
NC State increased its lead to nine points (41-32) with 6:55 remaining in the third quarter, but Florida State answered immediately and emphatically. The Seminoles put together a 14-0 run over the next 5:14 before Wilson halted the streak with two free throws at the 1:41 mark. Wilson then tied the game at 46 apiece with a three-pointer before FSU's Brittany Brown answered with one of her own to give the Seminoles a 49-46 lead heading into the game's final 10 minutes.
The Wolfpack started hot in the fourth quarter, going on a quick 5-0 run thanks to an Aislinn Konig three-pointer and a Nelson layup. Florida State reclaimed the lead at 52-51 just 18 seconds later on a Romero three, but Jennifer Mathurin's midrange jumper with eight minutes remaining in the game gave the Wolfpack the lead once and for all. NC State's fourth quarter was its best quarter both offensively and defensively, as the Wolfpack shot 7-12 (.583) and held the Seminoles to 4-16 (.250) shooting.
NC State plays its next two games in the state of North Carolina. The Wolfpack will host No. 14/11 Miami Thursday evening inside Reynolds Coliseum (7 p.m. on ACC Network Extra) and will play at local rival Wake Forest on Sunday, Jan. 8 (2 p.m. on RSN).
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Team Stats
ST
FS
FG%
.423
.348
3FG%
.333
.381
FT%
.800
1.000
RB
36
37
TO
16
16
STL
7
7
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
14
Pts
17
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
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