9:51 pm, November 5, 2024
Top-ranked South Carolina will take on No. 9 NC State in Charlotte in one of the season’s first big tests in women’s college basketball. The Gamecocks enter the matchup off a dominant 2023-24 campaign with an undefeated season and national championship. Head coach Dawn Staley guides a mix of experience and new talent in this new season. Veteran leaders like Raven Johnson and Te-Hina Paopao are expected to impact both ends of the game.
NC State, led by head coach Wes Moore, finished 31-7 last season and reached the Final Four, falling to these Gamecocks. The Wolfpack return with key players such as senior guard Aziaha James, a consistent scorer and defender, who is expected to take on an expanded role this season.
The Gamecocks are known for their fast-paced offense and strong defense, holding opponents to low shooting percentages. NC State ranked in the top 10 for a reason and brings a balanced attack and a solid defensive unit that could challenge South Carolina’s scoring depth. This early showdown provides both teams with a valuable test and could implicate the national rankings going forward.
9:20 pm, November 5, 2024
In the first Associated Press Top 25 poll of the season, South Carolina opened No. 1 ranking, a position it has held…
