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RALEIGH, NC (January 11, 2026) – The NC State women’s basketball team delivered a resounding performance against SMU on Sunday evening, securing a dominant 91-54 victory at Reynolds Coliseum. From tip-off to the final buzzer, the Wolfpack showcased their depth, efficiency, and relentless defense, improving their season record to 12-5 overall and 5-1 in ACC play.

NC State never trailed in the contest, holding the lead for an astounding 39:33 of game time. Their control was evident early, as they jumped out to a strong start and never looked back, eventually building their largest lead of 44 points.

Offensive Onslaught from All Angles

The Wolfpack’s offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting an impressive 54.5% from the field (36-for-66) for the game. This efficiency translated into points both inside and out, with 42 points coming in the paint and 18 points off fast breaks.

Four Wolfpack players reached double figures, highlighting a well-distributed scoring attack:

• Qadence Samuels led all scorers with a breakout performance of 16 points on a highly efficient 7-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc.
• Zamareya Jones contributed an efficient 15 points, hitting 5-for-8 from the field and a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.
• Khamil Pierre recorded her fifth double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
• Tilda Trygger had a perfect shooting night, going 5-for-5 from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range for 13 points, while also grabbing 10 rebounds for her own double-double.

Unrelenting Control on the Glass

NC State completely dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding SMU by a significant margin of 51-26. Their relentless effort on the offensive glass resulted in 13 offensive rebounds, which translated into 16 crucial second-chance points, compared to just 2 for SMU.

Stifling Defense Creates Opportunities

The Wolfpack’s defensive intensity stifled SMU throughout the game, holding the Mustangs to a mere 54 points on just 32.3% shooting (20-for-62) from the field. NC State forced 14 turnovers, converting those into 19 points off turnovers. Their defense set the tone early, limiting SMU to just 9 points in the first quarter on 23.5% shooting.

Depth Shines Bright, Bolstered by Key Contributions

Even with their starters performing at a high level, NC State’s formidable depth truly shone, contributing a significant 33 points off the bench. This included a notable performance from Adelaide Jernigan, who provided 9 points on efficient 4-for-6 shooting in just 11 minutes of action.

Next up, the Pack travels Thursday to Winston-Salem to take on the Wake Forest 12-6 (2-4). Tip-off is 6pm.