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Wolfpack Depth Shines in 66-47 Victory Over Maine at Reynolds Coliseum
12 Nov
Summary
- NC State Wolfpack overcame slow start to dominate Maine Black Bears
- Sophomore Zoe Brooks led second-half surge, scoring 14 points
- Coach Wes Moore played deeper bench, giving valuable minutes to reserves
On November 12, 2025, the 10th-ranked NC State Wolfpack returned to their home court at Reynolds Coliseum and overcame a slow start to defeat the Maine Black Bears 66-47. The Wolfpack struggled offensively in the first quarter, scoring just 9 points, but their defense kept them in the game as Maine managed only 5 points.
As the game progressed, the Wolfpack began to solve Maine's zone defense, with sophomore Zoe Brooks leading the charge. Brooks scored 7 quick points in the second quarter, and the Wolfpack finished the first half on a 14-3 run to take a 28-14 lead. In the second half, NC State's transition game and ability to get to the rim proved too much for the Black Bears, as the Wolfpack shot 50% from the field and scored 24 points in the paint.
Head coach Wes Moore was able to utilize his bench depth, giving valuable minutes to players like junior center Mallory Collier and sophomore center Lorena Awou. The increased playing time for the reserves allowed the Wolfpack's starters to rest and stay fresh, contributing to their dominant second-half performance.
