Georgia is coming into the 2024 season with a stellar freshman class that looks to propel the Bulldogs into regional final contention at the end of the season. There were some injury concerns from Georgia after the first look, so that will be something to watch out for when lineups are released.
The Wolfpack did not have the strongest performance in the postseason last season, but the key returning fifth years will make for high expectations in the first ACC season. Georgia should be the favorite in this matchup with being at home, and the higher NQS last season, but N.C. State has the scoring potential to keep it close and capitalize on early season mistakes.
The trio of Chloe Negrete, Emily Shepard and Alexis Ortega will provide great highlights for those who don’t typically watch N.C. State. Watch out for Shepard in the all around, Oretega’s back handspring Onodi combination on beam, and Negrete’s floor routine. The scoring at Georgia’s first look went a little off the rails, especially on bars, but Lily Smith and JaFree Scott are both stellar on that event and should produce big scores.
