RALEIGH, N.C. – No. 25 NC State wrapped a 24-2 run around the halftime break, topping visiting Campbell 80-45 Wednesday at Reynolds Coliseum.
The Wolfpack (2-0) finished the first half on an 8-0 spurt, scoring 12 of the quarter's last 14 points to take a 43-23 lead into the break, led by Khamil Pierre's eight points in the second. NC State opened the second half with a 12-0 run to take a 54-23 lead over the Camels (0-2).
Pierre finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while Zoe Brooks tallied 16 points, five assists and four steals for the Wolfpack, who combined to shoot 58.3 percent from the floor between the second and third quarters.
Annsley Trivette also scored 10 points with three boards, while Desiree Wooten and Qadence Samuels recorded eight points apiece. Ky'She Lunan chipped in a game-high five of the Wolfpack's 20 steals on the night, adding five points, five assists and three boards.
Hana Pedrojevic led Campbell with 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, shooting 4-of-8 from the floor. The freshman, along with junior
Kiaya Davis, combined for 11 points in the first quarter, pulling the Camels within 21-16 in the opening stanza.
Davis finished the night with seven points, while
Genesis Schneeberg and
Peris Smith each notched eight.
Jasmine Felton, meanwhile, added seven points with four rebounds and two steals.
Next up, Campbell will head to Davidson on Sunday, November 8 (1:00 p.m.). The Camels will return home on November 11, hosting Radford (6:00 p.m.) for Hero Day. Tickets are available at
GoCamels.com/Tickets.
