Pack Wraps Up Preseason with Exhibition Win over Lees-McRae

NC State's Women's Basketball Team Prepares for Season

Wolfpack Concludes Preseason with Victory

The NC State women's basketball team concluded its preseason schedule with a 90-51 exhibition victory over Lees-McRae College on Sunday, November 6th, at Reynolds Coliseum.

Sophomore Jakia Brown-Turner led the Wolfpack with 16 points, while redshirt junior Saniya Rivers added 15 and senior Jada Boyd chipped in 14. The trio combined to shoot 19-of-33 (57.6%) from the field.

As a team, NC State shot 50.8% (33-of-65) from the field and 33.3% (8-of-24) from three-point range. The Wolfpack also outrebounded Lees-McRae 40-27.

The Wolfpack will open the regular season on Monday, November 14th, when they host the UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Reynolds Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET.

Brown-Turner Leads Wolfpack in Scoring

Sophomore Jakia Brown-Turner has emerged as a key player for the Wolfpack this preseason. The 6-foot-1 forward has averaged 15.0 points and 7.8 rebounds in three exhibition games.

Brown-Turner is a versatile player who can score inside and out. She is also a strong rebounder and defender.

The Wolfpack will need Brown-Turner to continue to produce if they want to have a successful season.

Rivers and Boyd Provide Senior Leadership

Redshirt junior Saniya Rivers and senior Jada Boyd are two of the most experienced players on the Wolfpack roster.

Rivers is a 6-foot-2 center who is a force in the paint. She is a good scorer and rebounder.

Boyd is a 5-foot-11 guard who is a good shooter and passer.

Rivers and Boyd will be counted on to provide leadership and stability for the Wolfpack this season.

Wolfpack Ready for Regular Season

The Wolfpack have had a successful preseason and are now ready for the regular season.

NC State has a talented roster and should be a contender in the ACC this season.

The Wolfpack will open the regular season on Monday, November 14th, when they host the UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Reynolds Coliseum.