N.C. State will play a rare February non-conference women’s basketball game tonight at Reynolds Coliseum, and the Wolfpack is sorely in need of a win. Photo courtesy NCSU athleticsN.C. State forward Bonae Holston Kellie Harper’s club (9-12) will carry a five-game losing streak into tonight’s contest with Fairfield (14-6), which is making a run at […]
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UConn gets a fast start, dumps first loss on Duke
Duke went to Connecticut trying to make a statement, and instead ended up living a nightmare. File photo by Al DragoUConn’s Geno Auriemma, shown with UNC coach Sylvia Hatchell before their game on Jan. 17, completed a sweep of the Triangle ACC powers with Monday’s win over Duke. No. 2 UConn got out to a […]
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Blue Devils try to make some history tonight at Connecticut
It’s a pretty rare occurrence in college basketball when a defending NCAA champion plays the only remaining unbeaten Division I team this late in the season. File photo by Al DragoDuke guard Karima Christmas dribbles on a breakaway during the Blue Devils’ win over No. 4 Xavier. But that’s exactly what’s going to happen tonight […]
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Lucas, Tar Heels get expected rout of Hokies
Italee Lucas’ 19 points led four players in double figures as No. 15 UNC clobbered visiting Virginia Tech 76-51. Photo courtesy UNC athleticsUNC guard Italee Lucas Laura Broomfield had 14 points and 10 rebounds while Cetera DeGraffenreid also had 14 points for UNC (19-3, 5-2 ACC), while Waltiea Rolle chipped in 12 points and 11 […]
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Seminoles hold on late to foil Wolfpack in Hoops 4 Hope game
REYNOLDS COLISEUM/RALEIGH There’s a very big crowd in the house and plenty of emotion today, as N.C. State hosts its annual “Hoops 4 Hope” game promoting breast cancer awareness and raising money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. And the Wolfpack is sorely in need of a win as it takes on No. 21 Florida […]
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Wolfpack hosts Hoops 4 Hope while UNC looks for revenge against Hokies
N.C. State will play a women’s basketball contest that is always very special to the program today at 1 p.m., when File photo by Al DragoBonae Holston drives to the hoop agains Old Dominion earlier this season. No. 21 Florida State visits Reynolds Coliseum for the annual “Hoops 4 Hope” game. The day is dedicated […]
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Tar Heels blow past Virginia despite injured front line
CARMICHAEL ARENA/CHAPEL HILL UNC looks to get its season back onto a solid winning track as long-time rival Virginia visits for a televised ACC game. Photo courtesy UNC athleticsUNC forward Laura Broomfield The No. 15 Tar Heels (17-3, 3-2 ACC) have lost three of their last six games — albeit to some very strong opposition […]
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Tar Heels look to bounce back tonight against Virginia
UNC will be looking to get the ship righted tonight at 6:30, as the No. 15 Tar Heels take on long-time ACC women’s basketball rival Virginia. The game will be shown live on FSN South. Photo by Rob RoweUNC’s Italee Lucas pops a jumper against Connecticut. The Tar Heels (17-3, 3-2 ACC) are 3-3 over […]
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Wolfpack plays tough but comes up short in Miami
N.C. State made a good run on the road at No. 16 Miami on Thursday night, but ACC scoring leader Riquna Williams responded with 27 points as the Hurricanes won 84-77. Photo courtesy NCSU athleticsN.C. State forward Bonae Holston Shenise Johnson added 19 points and Morgan Stroman 18 for the Hurricanes (19-2, 5-1 ACC), who […]
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Wolfpack continues the gauntlet with a visit to Miami tonight
N.C. State’s killer January schedule in women’s basketball continues tonight, when the Wolfpack visits No. 16 Miami for a 7 p.m. contest. Photo courtesy NCSU athleticsN.C. State forward Bonae Holston Miami, coached by Duke alumna Katie Meier, is smarting from Monday night’s 66-59 loss at Florida State that ended the Hurricanes’ 17-game winning streak. Meanwhile […]
