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NC State Women's Basketball Overcomes Losses, Starts 2-0 in ACC

12/21/2025

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North Carolina State University women's basketball team is ranked No. 9 and faces challenges after losing three senior starters, including Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draftees Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers.
Junior guard Zoe Brooks, expected to lead after a strong sophomore season, has struggled with shooting.
As a result, NC State has won five of its last six games and started Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play 2-0.

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Story summary

North Carolina State University women's basketball team is ranked No. 9 and faces challenges after losing three senior starters, including Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draftees Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers.
Junior guard Zoe Brooks, expected to lead after a strong sophomore season, has struggled with shooting.
As a result, NC State has won five of its last six games and started Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play 2-0.