WOMEN

PHOTOS: No. 5 NC State women's basketball hosts No. 24 UNC

North Carolina's Deja Kelly (25) drives to the basket against N.C. State's Madison Hayes (21) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Deja Kelly (25) drives to the basket against N.C. State's Madison Hayes (21) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C. State's Saniya Rivers (22) makes the reverse layup against North Carolina's Indya Nivar (24) and Alyssa Ustby (1) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C. State's Saniya Rivers (22) makes the reverse layup against North Carolina's Indya Nivar (24) and Alyssa Ustby (1) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) drives to the basket against N.C State's Mimi Collins (2) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) drives to the basket against N.C State's Mimi Collins (2) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C.State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts to being fouled during the first half against North Carolina. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C.State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts to being fouled during the first half against North Carolina. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Teonni Key (13) competes with N.C State's Mimi Collins (2) for the rebound during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Teonni Key (13) competes with N.C State's Mimi Collins (2) for the rebound during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Alexandra Zelaya (0) takes the jump shot over N.C State's Maddie Cox (11) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Alexandra Zelaya (0) takes the jump shot over N.C State's Maddie Cox (11) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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NC State's Saniya Rivers (22) defends the ball from North Carolina's Alexandra Zelaya (0) and Reniya Kelly (10) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
NC State's Saniya Rivers (22) defends the ball from North Carolina's Alexandra Zelaya (0) and Reniya Kelly (10) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolin's Deja Kelly (25) congratulates Alexandra Zelaya after a play against N.C State during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolin's Deja Kelly (25) congratulates Alexandra Zelaya after a play against N.C State during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Maria Gakdeng (5) shoots against N.C State's River Baldwin during the fist half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Maria Gakdeng (5) shoots against N.C State's River Baldwin during the fist half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) launches the shot over North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) launches the shot over North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Alyssa Uslby (1) drives to the basket against N.C. State's Zoe Brooks (35) and Maddie Cox (11) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Alyssa Uslby (1) drives to the basket against N.C. State's Zoe Brooks (35) and Maddie Cox (11) during the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C. State's Mimi Colliins (2) reacts after draining a 3-pointer against North Carolina at the end of the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C. State's Mimi Colliins (2) reacts after draining a 3-pointer against North Carolina at the end of the first half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C. State's Saniya Rivers (22) drives to the basket against North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) in the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C. State's Saniya Rivers (22) drives to the basket against North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) in the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts after scoring against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts after scoring against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State head coach Wes Moore reacts to action on the court against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State head coach Wes Moore reacts to action on the court against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) looks to pass around North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) looks to pass around North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Deja Kelly (25) interrupts the layup by N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Deja Kelly (25) interrupts the layup by N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Alyssa Ustlby (1) shoots against N.C State's Maddie Cox (11) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Alyssa Ustlby (1) shoots against N.C State's Maddie Cox (11) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) gets the loose ball against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) gets the loose ball against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts after scoring against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts after scoring against North Carolina during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Aziaha James' (10) layup splits the defense from North Carolina's Lexi Donarski (20) and Maria Gakdeng (5) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Aziaha James' (10) layup splits the defense from North Carolina's Lexi Donarski (20) and Maria Gakdeng (5) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Aziaha James (10) attempts the layup against North Carolina's Lexi Donarski (20) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Aziaha James (10) attempts the layup against North Carolina's Lexi Donarski (20) during the second half. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) launches the one-handed shot over North Carolina's Maria Gakdeng (5) during the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) launches the one-handed shot over North Carolina's Maria Gakdeng (5) during the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts to scoring against North Carolina during thr fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Saniya Rivers (22) reacts to scoring against North Carolina during thr fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart gives direction to her team against N.C. State late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart gives direction to her team against N.C. State late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) and Aziaha James (10) celebrate after a call against North Carolina late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Madison Hayes (21) and Aziaha James (10) celebrate after a call against North Carolina late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Aziaha James (10) and Madison Hayes (21) celebrate after a call against North Carolina late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Aziaha James (10) and Madison Hayes (21) celebrate after a call against North Carolina late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Aziaha James (10) , Madison Hayes (21) and teammates celebrate a call against North Carolina late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Aziaha James (10) , Madison Hayes (21) and teammates celebrate a call against North Carolina late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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N.C State's Saniya Rivers (21) Mimi Collins (2) and Madison Hayes (21) defend North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
N.C State's Saniya Rivers (21) Mimi Collins (2) and Madison Hayes (21) defend North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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North Carolina's Indya Nivar (24) spins against the defense from N.C State's Aziaha James late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
North Carolina's Indya Nivar (24) spins against the defense from N.C State's Aziaha James late in the fourth quarter. The N.C. State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels met in a regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 1, 2024.
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