No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 9 NC State women’s basketball: Time, TV channel, preview for top-10 game

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9:51 pm, November 5, 2024

Top-ranked South Carolina will take on No. 9 NC State in Charlotte in one of the season’s first big tests in women’s college basketball. The Gamecocks enter the matchup off a dominant 2023-24 campaign with an undefeated season and national championship. Head coach Dawn Staley guides a mix of experience and new talent in this new season. Veteran leaders like Raven Johnson and Te-Hina Paopao are expected to impact both ends of the game.

NC State, led by head coach Wes Moore, finished 31-7 last season and reached the Final Four, falling to these Gamecocks. The Wolfpack return with key players such as senior guard Aziaha James, a consistent scorer and defender, who is expected to take on an expanded role this season.

The Gamecocks are known for their fast-paced offense and strong defense, holding opponents to low shooting percentages. NC State ranked in the top 10 for a reason and brings a balanced attack and a solid defensive unit that could challenge South Carolina’s scoring depth. This early showdown provides both teams with a valuable test and could implicate the national rankings going forward.

9:20 pm, November 5, 2024

In the first Associated Press Top 25 poll of the season, South Carolina opened No. 1 ranking, a position it has held consistently in recent years. Under coach Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks are coming off an undefeated national championship season. NC State enters the matchup ranked No. 9.

Last season, the Gamecocks topped the Wolfpack 78-59 in the Final Four.

Here’s the complete AP Top 25 rankings:

RANK TEAM RECORD POINTS PREVIOUS
1 South Carolina (27) 0-0 745 1
2 UConn (2) 0-0 708 3
3 Southern California (1) 0-0 697 5
4 Texas 0-0 641 7
5 UCLA 0-0 628 10
6 Notre Dame 0-0 614 11
7 LSU 0-0 549 6
8 Iowa State 0-0 521 25
9 NC State 0-0 510 4
10 Oklahoma 0-0 441 21
11 Duke 0-0 439 17
12 Baylor 0-0 422 13
13 Kansas State 0-0 390 19
14 Ohio State 0-0 372 16
15 North Carolina 0-0 285 NR
16 West Virginia 0-0 277 24
17 Louisville 0-0 250 NR
18 Maryland 0-0 227 NR
19 Florida State 0-0 191 NR
20 Ole Miss 0-0 165 NR
21 Creighton 0-0 152 23
22 Kentucky 0-0 108 NR
23 Nebraska 0-0 106 NR
24 Alabama 0-0 67 NR
25 Indiana 0-0 46 12

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