1. Who has earned the starts

Tonight is the first game that counts, and the first public answer to who has separated themselves after two exhibitions and a closed scrimmage. Moore has been rotating the guard line because several players could make an argument and because people have been nicked up. The sheet from UNCW had Brooks limited to 9:31 with the hip tweak and Wooten playing 31 minutes. The starting five that walks out will be the first look at who has earned it when the scoreboard matters.

2. The up-tempo defense against ball-handling guards

Wofford is a guard-driven team. Sophomore Gabby Mundy (5-6) averaged 15.4 points as a freshman and was named SoCon Freshman of the Year. Senior Maddie Heiss (5-10) and junior Molly Masingale (5-9) are also back and started most of last season. That is a cleaner test than the exhibitions for the quicker pieces Moore has been building around. UNCW tried to press and jump passing lanes, and the Pack still built a big lead. Tonight is the chance to see if Samuels’ effort on the glass, Lunan’s length, and Leye’s willingness to get after it away from the post can disrupt a backcourt that is used to creating with the ball in their hands.

3. How the freshmen handle it when the game is for real

Kamora Pruitt flashed against UNCW with a three and a rebound that led to a fast-break bucket. Annsley Trivette had four points and six assists in 15 minutes and looked more comfortable than most freshmen bigs. Both have been in the mix in practice and in the exhibitions. Tonight is the first time the minutes come with a score that counts and a crowd that expects the Pack to control the game. How they handle that step is part of what the Pack is still learning about its depth.