NC State Blows Out Pitt, 93-43, to Secure 4th Place in ACC

Wolfpack dominate from start to finish, locking up double-bye in conference tournament

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The NC State Wolfpack women's basketball team routed the Pittsburgh Panthers, 93-43, to secure the 4th seed and a double-bye in the upcoming ACC Tournament. NC State jumped out to a 12-0 lead and never looked back, leading by 15 after the first quarter, 32 at halftime, and 48 after the third quarter.

Why it matters

The lopsided victory over the last-place Panthers gives NC State strong momentum heading into the postseason, where they will have a double-bye as the 4th seed in the ACC Tournament. This sets them up well to make a deep run and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

The details

Wolfpack stars Zoe Brooks and Khamil Pierre led the offensive onslaught, with Brooks scoring 20 points on 8-10 shooting and Pierre recording her 20th double-double of the season by halftime. Zam Jones and Qadence Samuels also scored in double figures for NC State, which shot the ball efficiently while holding Pitt to just 2 points in the final 8 minutes of the second quarter.

  • NC State scored the game's first 12 points.
  • The Wolfpack led by 15 after the first quarter, 32 at halftime, and 48 after the third quarter.

The players

Zoe Brooks

NC State guard who scored 20 points on 8-10 shooting.

Khamil Pierre

NC State forward who recorded her 20th double-double of the season by halftime.

Zam Jones

NC State player who scored in double figures.

Qadence Samuels

NC State player who scored in double figures.

Devyn Quigley

NC State player who provided a boost off the bench with her perimeter scoring.

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What’s next

NC State has locked up the No. 4 seed in the ACC Tournament and will receive a double-bye, setting them up for a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

NC State's dominant victory over Pitt not only secured them the 4th seed in the ACC Tournament, but also gave them strong momentum heading into the postseason as they look to earn an NCAA Tournament bid.