NC State Downs Catawba in Exhibition Game

RALEIGH — NC State women’s basketball beat visiting Catawba by a 101-58 score on Thursday night in what was the team’s sole exhibition of the 2023-24 preseason.

All 12 available players for the Wolfpack saw time on the court. Four members of the team hit double figures in scoring, with Madison Hayes and Aziaha James tying for the team lead with 23 points. Saniya Rivers added 14 points, and Zoe Brooks had 13 points to go with a stacked stat line that saw her secure the team lead in assists (7) and steals (4).

On the boards, Mallory Collier and Rivers paced the team with seven each. Five Wolfpack players finished with five or more rebounds.

The team went on an early 12-0 run to go up 25-9, led 49-32 at the half and had a 20+ point advantage for the final 15:17 of the game.

NC State officially opens its 2023-24 campaign at home against Charlotte on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Tip-off from Reynolds Coliseum is set for 7 p.m., and the season opener will be televised nationally on the ACC Network.