North Carolina State Wolfpack Edges Syracuse Orange in Women's Basketball Showdown at JMA Wireless Dome

In a closely contested game, the North Carolina State Wolfpack emerged victorious over the Syracuse Orange with a final score of 56-54. The Wolfpack now holds a record of 6-0, while the Orange stands at 0-1.

The North Carolina State Wolfpack displayed resilience and determination as they faced off against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Wolfpack started strong, outscoring the home team by seven points in the first quarter. Despite a challenging second quarter where they added only twelve points to their tally, compared to eleven by Syracuse, they maintained their lead.

The third quarter saw an impressive comeback from Syracuse as they racked up twenty-three points against six from North Carolina State. However, it was in the fourth quarter that the Wolfpack truly shone through. They clawed back into contention with sixteen points while holding their opponents to just five.

Key players for North Carolina State made significant contributions across various aspects of play. The team's defense was particularly noteworthy with three blocks and eleven steals contributing to their overall performance. On offense, despite shooting thirty-three percent from field goals and twelve percent from beyond the arc, they managed to secure fifty-six total points for their side.

North Carolina State also excelled in rebounding with forty-six total rebounds; forty-two personal rebounds complemented by four team rebounds showed dominance on both ends of the court. Their offensive efforts were bolstered by twenty-eight points scored in paint and thirteen fast break points which underscored their ability to capitalize on quick transitions.

Syracuse put up a valiant fight throughout all four quarters but fell short by two points as time expired. They managed thirteen steals and nine assists but struggled with shooting accuracy landing only thirty-one percent of field goals and twenty-four percent three-pointers.

As fans look ahead after this nail-biting encounter between conference rivals, attention turns toward future matchups for both teams. For fans eager to follow more action-packed games like this one involving North Carolina State University's formidable women's basketball squad:

The next game for North Carolina State will be hosted at Reynolds Coliseum against Boston College Eagles on January 6th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time zone (ET). This game will be available for viewing on ACC Network Extra via internet broadcast networks.