North Carolina State Wolfpack Dominate at Reynolds Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown

The North Carolina State Wolfpack, ranked 10th, showcased a commanding performance against the Elon Phoenix at Reynolds Coliseum, ending the game with a decisive 89-55 victory. The Wolfpack's season record now stands impressively at 10-0, while the Phoenix fall to a less fortunate 0-1.

From the opening quarter, the home team set a strong pace with 24 points and maintained their lead throughout. The Wolfpack's offense was relentless; they ended the first half leading by twenty points. Their scoring consistency continued in the second half with an additional 46 points across two quarters.

The North Carolina State team excelled in various aspects of play. They converted over half of their two-point attempts (53 percent) and nearly half of all field goal attempts (49 percent). Their three-point shots were also noteworthy with a success rate of approximately 38 percent. At the free-throw line, they maintained composure and secured about 77 percent of their shots.

Defensively, The Wolfpack were just as formidable. They amassed five blocks and twelve steals over four quarters. This defensive pressure contributed to thirty points off turnovers from Elon Phoenix's total count of twenty-three turnovers.

Rebounding was another area where The North Carolina State team dominated; they collected forty-one rebounds compared to Elon's twenty-one. This included eighteen offensive rebounds which led to twelve second-chance points for The Wolfpack.

The fast break also proved effective for The North Carolina State team as they tallied up twenty-two fast-break points, showcasing their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense.

In contrast, despite showing resilience in the third quarter by scoring twenty points—the highest single-quarter score for them—Elon Phoenix struggled throughout most parts of the game. They shot approximately 43 percent from field goals and around thirty-one percent from beyond the arc but could not match The Wolfack’s intensity on either end of the court.

Looking ahead after this emphatic win at home, fans can anticipate seeing more action when North Carolina State Wolfpack host Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Reynolds Coliseum on November 13th at 7 PM Eastern Time. Supporters unable to attend can catch live coverage via ACC Network Extra online platform ensuring no one misses out on what promises to be another exciting matchup for The Wolfpack.