No. 13 NC State Women’s Basketball Hosts Kent State in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The NC State women’s basketball team, ranked 13th nationally, is set to host the Kent State Golden Flashes on Thursday night at Reynolds Coliseum. The game, scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m., marks the first road trip of the season for Kent State.

Kent State comes into the game with a 1-1 record, having lost to James Madison 67-56 and then securing a dominant 113-54 victory over Walsh. In their win against Walsh, the Golden Flashes achieved their highest scoring performance since December 29, 1993, and the third most points in a game in program history. Sophomore Mya Babbitt stood out with a career-high 20 points and eight rebounds, while sophomore Riley Rismiller recorded her first collegiate double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds[2].

NC State, with a 1-1 record, returns home after a tough loss to top-ranked South Carolina on Sunday. The Wolfpack has been nearly unbeatable at Reynolds Coliseum, boasting a 17-1 record last season and a 61-game winning streak against unranked non-conference opponents. The team is led by guards Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers, both of whom were named to the preseason watch lists for the Naismith Women’s Player of the Year and the Wooden Award. Guard Zoe Brooks is the top scorer for NC State, averaging 16.0 points per game while shooting just under 60% from the floor[2].

The game will be broadcast on ACCNX with commentary by Evan Budrovich, Derek Jordan, and Kai Crutchfield, while Dane Richardson will provide the call on the Kent State Radio Network.