It was a memorable game between these two in the 2020 ACC Tournament that resulted in the Wolfpack’s breakthrough Tournament championship, but FSU isn’t what it was then, and Friday’s matchup wasn’t much of a contest.
Elissa Cunane was active and effective early, and that always makes the Pack better; she made a three, generally owned the paint, and produced a couple of steals just in the first quarter. That staked the Wolfpack to a seven-point lead after one, which grew to 13 at the half.
Four Factors
The story of the second half was one we’ve seen plenty this season: NC State’s superior talent and relentless depth begins to really take a toll on the opponent, which just can’t keep up.