Kody Burke apparently likes playing close to home.

N.C. State forward Kody Burke
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  • N.C. State forward Kody Burke

The freshman from Northridge, Calif., got her first career double-double with 11 points and a season-high 13 rebounds, leading N.C. State past Florida A&M 86-60 in the Beach Classic at Long Beach State.

The Wolfpack, which is 6-6 on the season, will play the host team for the mythical championship of the event on Tuesday night at 8.

Bonae Holston led the Wolfpack with 15 points followed by a season high of 14 from freshman Myisha Goodwin-Coleman.

Freshman Breezy Williams had 12 points and Marissa Kastanek 11 as the Wolfpack shot 51.5 percent from the floor in scoring the most points it has tallied all season.

Tameka McKelton led the Rattlers (3-5) with 17 points while Nicole Collins chipped in 11.