Nc State Vs South Carolina Women's Basketball
When it comes to women's college basketball, few games generate as much excitement as a matchup between two top teams. That's exactly what fans can expect when the NC State Wolfpack takes on the South Carolina Gamecocks.
History of the Rivalry
The NC State-South Carolina rivalry dates back to 1982 when the teams first met on the court. Since then, they have faced off a total of 10 times, with South Carolina winning 8 of those games. However, recent history has been kinder to the Wolfpack, who won their last matchup in 2019 by a score of 54-46.
The NC State Wolfpack
The NC State Wolfpack has a long and storied history in women's college basketball. The team has made 27 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with their best finish coming in 1998 when they reached the Final Four. Head coach Wes Moore has been with the team since 2013 and has led them to four NCAA Tournament appearances in his seven seasons at the helm.
The Wolfpack has a number of talented players on their roster, including sophomore forward Elissa Cunane, who was named ACC Player of the Year last season. Cunane led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 16.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
The South Carolina Gamecocks
The South Carolina Gamecocks have emerged as one of the top teams in women's college basketball in recent years. Led by head coach Dawn Staley, the team has won the SEC regular-season championship five times in the last seven years and has made four Final Four appearances since 2015, winning the national championship in 2017.
The Gamecocks have a talented roster that includes senior guard Tyasha Harris, who was a key player on the 2017 national championship team. Harris is known for her playmaking ability, averaging 5.7 assists per game last season.
Keys to Victory
Both teams will need strong performances from their key players if they hope to come out on top in this highly anticipated matchup. For NC State, Elissa Cunane will need to continue her dominant play in the paint, while guards Kayla Jones and Jakia Brown-Turner will need to be effective from beyond the arc.
South Carolina will be counting on Tyasha Harris to lead the way on offense, but they also have a number of other talented players who can make an impact, including forward Aliyah Boston and guard Zia Cooke.
Final Thoughts
With so much talent on both sides, this matchup between NC State and South Carolina is sure to be a thrilling one. Fans can expect to see top-notch performances from some of the best players in women's college basketball. As always, anything can happen on the court, but one thing is for sure: this is a game that fans won't want to miss.
