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NC State Cruises Past Virginia Tech, 82-62
Wolfpack's big second quarter performance proves decisive in road win over Hokies.
Feb. 8, 2026 at 2:15pm
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NC State women's basketball team defeated Virginia Tech 82-62 in a dominant road performance. The Wolfpack outscored the Hokies 25-8 in the second quarter to break the game open, led by strong games from Zoe Brooks and Khamil Pierre who each scored 25 points. NC State's offense was consistent throughout, scoring at least 18 points in each quarter, as they cruised to the victory.
Why it matters
This was an important ACC conference win for NC State, improving their league record to 10-3. Virginia Tech is currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble, so this loss was a missed opportunity for the Hokies to pick up a signature win against a ranked opponent.
The details
NC State used separate runs of 10-0 and 11-0 in the second quarter to take control of the game. The Wolfpack's defense also held Virginia Tech scoreless for over 8 minutes during that pivotal second quarter stretch. Zoe Brooks and Khamil Pierre combined for 50 points, with Brooks adding a career-high 6 steals. NC State's offense was balanced, scoring at least 18 points in each quarter.
- The game was played on February 8, 2026.
The players
Zoe Brooks
NC State guard who scored a game-high 25 points and had a career-best 6 steals.
Khamil Pierre
NC State forward who also scored 25 points and recorded another double-double.
Virginia Tech
The Hokies are a women's basketball team currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble that was unable to pull off the upset against NC State.
The takeaway
NC State's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense in the second quarter proved too much for Virginia Tech to overcome, as the Wolfpack cruised to an important conference road win that keeps them firmly in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament berth.
