Wolfpack falls to Jackets for eighth straight ACC loss

by Mike Potter

Feb. 13, 2011

7:44 p.m.

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N.C. State forward Kody Burke

N.C. State’s road woes continue in women’s basketball.

Photo courtesy NCSU athletics
N.C. State forward Kody Burke

The Wolfpack nearly recovered from a late 20-point deficit, but wound up on the short end of a 74-65 loss at Georgia Tech on Sunday.

Alex Montgomery came off the bench to lead the Yellow Jackets (19-8, 7-4 ACC), while Tyaunna Marshall chipped in 12 points and Deja Foster 11.

Marissa Kastanek led the Wolfpack (10-15, 1-9) with 14 points followed by Amber White with 11. Kody Burke chipped in 10 with 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season, while Bonae Holston also had 10 points.

The Wolfpack’s next game will be on Thursday night at Virginia Tech.