Wolfpack Women Edge Past Green Bay 79-67 in Cancun Classic Thriller
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In a closely contested Cancun Classic matchup, No. 25 N.C. State's women's basketball team overcame a tough Green Bay squad 79-67 on Thursday. Zoe Brooks led the Wolfpack with 21 points, while Khamil Pierre set a career high with 21 rebounds, including a crucial tie for the third-most rebounds in a game. Pierre's impressive performance, combined with 17 points from Zamareya Jones, helped N.C. State pull away in the fourth quarter. The Wolfpack made 10 of 14 shots in the final period, compared to Green Bay's 6 of 15. Gracie Grzesk led the Phoenix with 20 points, followed by Jenna Guyer's 15 and Carley Duffney's 10. The game saw several key moments, including N.C. State's 9-0 run in the third quarter, capped off by a 30-foot banked 3-pointer by Jones at the buzzer. The Wolfpack will face Southern Mississippi in their final tournament game on Friday, while Green Bay takes on Richmond in their final matchup.
