Syracuse continues home winning streak with 85-78 win over Wake Forest
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Kiara Lewis drives toward the basket against Wake Forest.
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Ivana Raca had just drilled a jumper to put Wake Forest in front heading into halftime. Quentin Hillsman looked exasperated on the sideline, having exercised every defense zone, player, man-zone, full-court press and half-court traps. It didn’t matter, and in Syracuse’s third game in five days, the Orange were a step behind.
No. 4 NC State women beat Wake Forest 79-65 with fast start
By BOB SUTTONDecember 18, 2020 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Jakia Brown-Turner scored 14 of her 23 points in the first quarter and No. 4 North Carolina State used sizzling early shooting to beat Wake Forest 79-65 on Thursday night.
Elissa Cunane added 17 points and 10 rebounds to help N.C. State (7-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) cruise just a few days after needing a huge fourth-quarter comeback at Boston College.
The Wolfpack made 13 of 15 shots, including 6-for-6 on 3-pointers, in racing to a 33-14 lead late in the first quarter.
“That first quarter, in particular, was really nice,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. “We struggled Sunday and it was good to get off to a great start and maybe gain a little confidence. I thought our starting five played extremely well. That’s exciting to see.”