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Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 25 UNC edges NC State
North Carolina holds off late NC State rally to win 61-59
Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:15am
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Despite being up by 10 points with four minutes to play, No. 25 North Carolina barely held on for a 61-59 win over North Carolina State on Monday in Raleigh. Tilda Trygger's layup with 12 seconds left cut the deficit to two points, but NC State's Zamareya Jones missed a 3-point attempt and North Carolina's Indya Nivar got the rebound with 1.6 seconds left.
Why it matters
This close win for No. 25 North Carolina over in-state rival NC State highlights the competitive nature of women's college basketball, especially within the ACC conference. Both teams are vying for positioning in the Top 25 rankings and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Lanie Grant scored 18 points while Nivar contributed 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists as North Carolina (18-5, 7-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) logged its fifth win in a row. Nyla Harris produced 10 points and nine rebounds for the Tar Heels, who bounced back after trailing by nine in the second quarter. Khamil Pierre paced NC State (15-7, 8-3) with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Trygger finished with 11 points and seven rebounds, and Qadence Samuels chipped in with 10 points and eight boards.
- The game was played on Monday in Raleigh.
The players
Lanie Grant
A North Carolina player who scored 18 points in the game.
Indya Nivar
A North Carolina player who contributed 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Nyla Harris
A North Carolina player who produced 10 points and nine rebounds.
Khamil Pierre
A NC State player who paced the team with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Tilda Trygger
A NC State player who finished with 11 points and seven rebounds.
The takeaway
This close game between two ranked ACC teams shows the parity and competitiveness in women's college basketball, with both North Carolina and NC State fighting to maintain their position in the Top 25 rankings and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
