As the NC State Wolfpack pivots toward the postseason, the revitalized production from their bench has emerged as a timely X-factor for a deep ACC Tournament run. Throughout February and into their March 1st regular-season finale against Pittsburgh, the reserves have evolved from a limited rotation into a high-efficiency scoring unit, headlined by the emergence of Devyn Quigley and the interior consistency of Mallory Collier when she has been available. This bench surge was punctuated by a season-high 26-point performance at the Petersen Events Center, where the second unit accounted for nearly 28% of the team’s total offense. By doubling their scoring average over the final three games of the season, NC State’s bench has provided the veteran starters with much-needed relief and gives the Wolfpack a multi-dimensional threat that will be difficult for tournament opponents to scout and contain.
In their last six games ending with the March 1, 2026 victory over Pittsburgh, the NC State Wolfpack’s bench has provided significant depth, averaging 15.8 points per game during this stretch.
Bench Production: Last 6 Games
| Date | Opponent | Bench Points | Key Bench Contributor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | at Pittsburgh | 26 | Devyn Quigley (9 pts), Mallory Collier (8 pts) (p. 1) |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Wake Forest | 15 | Devyn Quigley (8 pts) |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Syracuse | 20 | Mallory Collier (8 pts), Devyn Quigley (6 pts) |
| Feb 19, 2026 | at Duke | 10 | Limited rotation in road loss |
| Feb 15, 2026 | at Notre Dame | 14 | Devyn Quigley (8 pts) |
| Feb 8, 2026 | at Virginia Tech | 10 | Maddie Cox (5 pts) |
Key Bench Insights
- Late-Season Surge: The bench has averaged 20.3 points over the last three games, a sharp increase from the 11.3 points averaged in the preceding three-game stretch.
- Individual Impact: Devyn Quigley has been the most consistent threat off the bench, leading the unit in scoring in four of the last six contests.
- Perfect Accuracy: Mallory Collier provided a critical interior spark in the Syracuse and Pittsburgh wins, shooting a perfect 8-for-8 from the field across those two games (p. 1).
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