N.C. State Routs Wofford 80-50 in Opener
No. 25 North Carolina State opened its women's basketball season with a 30-point win over Wofford on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
No. 25 N.C. State defeated Wofford 80-50 in a season-opening women's basketball game. Zoe Brooks led the Wolfpack with 23 points, while Gabby Mundy scored 22 for the Terriers.
Why it matters
The opening result gives N.C. State an early statement after returning six players from last season's team. Wofford's shooting struggles highlight the difficulty the Terriers face early in the campaign.
Wofford shot 27% (18 of 67) from the field, while N.C. State's second-half opening run was 18-2 and extended its lead to 44 points at 62-18. Khamil Pierre recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Wolfpack.
The players
N.C. State Wolfpack
The women's basketball program of North Carolina State University, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Wofford Terriers
The women's basketball program of Wofford College, a private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, competing in the NCAA's Division I Southern Conference.
The details
Desiree Wooten, a Colorado transfer, opened the game with a 3-pointer, and N.C. State scored runs of 9-0 and 10-0 in the first quarter to lead 25-7. Ky'She Lunan scored a career-high 21 points as the Wolfpack pulled away.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: N.C. State defeats Wofford 80-50 in the season opener.
Friday: Wofford plays a home game against King (Tenn.).
Wednesday: N.C. State plays a home game against Campbell.
Season Trajectory
The season opener sets early conference positioning within the NCAA Division I women's basketball calendar, where non-conference results can shape seeding and tournament résumés. A 30-point margin in the first game gives N.C. State a benchmark against which the rest of its schedule will be measured.
Fantasy managers tracking Khamil Pierre should note his 15-point, 11-rebound double-double in the opener. Wolfpack followers in Raleigh can catch the team's next home game against Campbell on Wednesday.
The takeaway
Early-season blowouts can reveal depth quickly, and N.C. State's bench production in the opener suggests the Wolfpack will rely on more than its top scorers. Watching how the rotation holds up against Campbell will show whether that depth is sustainable.
What happens next
N.C. State hosts Campbell on Wednesday, and Wofford hosts King (Tenn.) on Friday.
Further reading
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