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No. 9 NC State Women’s Basketball Overcomes High Point in Preseason Exhibition
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A strong performance from several key players propelled the No. 9 NC State women’s basketball team too a 77-69 victory over High Point Saturday night in a preseason exhibition matchup. The game, held just over two weeks before the official season tipoff, provided a valuable test against a High Point team anticipated to contend for the Big South title and a return to the NCAA Tournament.
Pack Dominance Led by Trygger’s double-Double
Tilda Trygger spearheaded the wolfpack’s attack, delivering a dominant double-double performance with 15 points and 12 rebounds. The team also benefited from a strong showing by Qadence Samuels, who contributed 14 points, eight rebounds, and one steal. These performances highlighted the depth and potential of the NC State roster.
A Game of Runs and Shifting Momentum
The first quarter saw NC State establish a narrow 21-19 lead, fueled by efficient shooting from beyond the arc – 12 of their 21 points came from three-pointers.However,High Point responded in the second quarter,outscoring the Pack by five points to take a 41-38 lead into halftime.
The third quarter witnessed a important shift in momentum as NC State embarked on an 8-0 run, punctuated by a crucial three-pointer from Destiny “ky’She” Lunan, extending their lead to 59-50. Another three-pointer, this time from Zamareya Jones, pushed the advantage to 60-50 at the end of the third.
closing Strong in the Fourth Quarter
NC state continued to build on their lead in the fourth quarter. Samuels converted a three-point play with 8:57 remaining, giving the Pack their largest lead of the night at 13 points. While High Point attempted to close the gap with back-to-back three-pointers,a subsequent 6-0 run – entirely orchestrated by Jones – restored the 13-point cushion at 69-56. Despite a late push from High Point to narrow the deficit to six, NC state ultimately secured the 77-69 victory.
Key Performers Shine for NC State
Beyond Trygger and Samuels, several other players made significant contributions:
- Trygger led the Pack with a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double.
- Samuels recorded a double-digit outing on the night with 14 points and eight boards.
- Jones rounded out the scorers in double figures with 12 points while also leading the way with five assists and four steals.
- Devyn Quigley led the bench unit with nine points on 3-of-5 shooting and a pair of made free throws.
- As a team, the Pack shot 38.9 percent (7-of-18) from three and 75 percent (12-of-16) from the free throw line.
Looking Ahead: Exhibition Matchup with Maryland
NC State will continue its preseason readiness with an exhibition
