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Yahoo
24-04-2025
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NC State women's basketball guard signs WNBA training camp contract
N.C. State's Madison Hayes reacts during the first half of the Wolfpack's 89-83 win over Duke in the Play4Kay Game on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Every member of the N.C. State women's basketball 'Big 3' now has a shot at making a WNBA roster. Graduate student Madison Hayes signed a rookie training camp contract with the Connecticut Sun this week as an undrafted free agent. She joins Saniya Rivers and Aziaha James, both of whom were first-round WNBA draft picks, in working to earn a spot in the league. Advertisement Hayes joins Rivers, who was drafted by the Sun at No. 8 overall. James will seek to earn a place in the W after she was selected by the Dallas Wings as the No. 12 pick. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hayes joined the Wolfpack as a sophomore and played four seasons in Raleigh. She was considered a darkhorse selection, not appearing on any late-season draft boards and flying under the radar most of the year. She was expected to go in the third round or sign a contract as an undrafted free agent. Hayes was called the glue player by the Wolfpack for her willingness to do anything the team needed, even moving over to the No. 4 spot on the floor this year. Despite being undersized at 6-feet, Hayes was a dominant force for N.C. State and played a key role in its success. Advertisement She averaged 10.9 points and a team-leading 7.1 rebounds this past season. She contributed at least seven rebounds per game last year, as well, while shooting more than 40% from 3-point range in her final two years. Hayes finished her college career with 1,145 points, 796 rebounds, 149 assists, 85 steals and 68 blocks. Sophomore guard Zoe Brooks expressed admiration toward her older teammates, including Hayes, during N.C. State's NCAA Tournament run. 'It gives me hope, playing alongside pros; people that are gonna go to the league and play with other greats,' Brooks said of the upperclassmen. 'It's just very inspiring for me, and it makes me want to keep working hard, hopefully to be in their position and go to the league, as well, when it's my time.' Advertisement This was one of the Wolfpack's most-successful senior classes in program history, with all three earning a chance to make a pro roster. Rivers is the highest draft pick in N.C. State history, and the program has never featured two first-round picks. UNC's Maria Gakdeng and Alyssa Ustby were two other women's basketball players from the Triangle to sign rookie training camp contracts. Gakdeng signed with the Atlanta Dream and Ustby signed with the Los Angeles Sparks. Training camp begins on Sunday. The WNBA regular season begins on May 16.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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NC State meets LSU for Sweet 16 matchup
LSU Tigers (30-5, 13-5 SEC) vs. NC State Wolfpack (28-6, 18-3 ACC) Spokane, Washington; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -3.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 NC State plays No. 10 LSU in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack have gone 18-3 against ACC teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. NC State is ninth in the ACC with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Madison Hayes averaging 2.1. Advertisement The Tigers' record in SEC games is 13-5. LSU has a 23-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more. NC State scores 77.0 points, 11.7 more per game than the 65.3 LSU allows. LSU has shot at a 46.0% clip from the field this season, 7.6 percentage points higher than the 38.4% shooting opponents of NC State have averaged. The teams square off for the second time this season. LSU won the last meeting 82-65 on Nov. 27. Mikaylah Williams scored 24 to help lead LSU to the victory, and Saniya Rivers scored 21 points for NC State. TOP PERFORMERS: Hayes is averaging 11 points and 7.2 rebounds for the Wolfpack. Aziaha James is averaging 18.7 points over the last 10 games. Advertisement Flau'jae Johnson is scoring 18.8 points per game with 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the Tigers. Williams is averaging 18.5 points and 4.1 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolfpack: 8-2, averaging 75.8 points, 38.5 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 5.5 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.8 points per game. Tigers: 6-4, averaging 80.0 points, 36.7 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.8 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
28-03-2025
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- Associated Press
NC State meets LSU for Sweet 16 matchup
LSU Tigers (30-5, 13-5 SEC) vs. NC State Wolfpack (28-6, 18-3 ACC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -3.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 NC State plays No. 10 LSU in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack have gone 18-3 against ACC teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. NC State is ninth in the ACC with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Madison Hayes averaging 2.1. The Tigers' record in SEC games is 13-5. LSU has a 23-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more. NC State scores 77.0 points, 11.7 more per game than the 65.3 LSU allows. LSU has shot at a 46.0% clip from the field this season, 7.6 percentage points higher than the 38.4% shooting opponents of NC State have averaged. The teams square off for the second time this season. LSU won the last meeting 82-65 on Nov. 27. Mikaylah Williams scored 24 to help lead LSU to the victory, and Saniya Rivers scored 21 points for NC State. TOP PERFORMERS: Hayes is averaging 11 points and 7.2 rebounds for the Wolfpack. Aziaha James is averaging 18.7 points over the last 10 games. Flau'jae Johnson is scoring 18.8 points per game with 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the Tigers. Williams is averaging 18.5 points and 4.1 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolfpack: 8-2, averaging 75.8 points, 38.5 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 5.5 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.8 points per game. Tigers: 6-4, averaging 80.0 points, 36.7 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.8 points. ___
Associated Press
23-03-2025
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- Associated Press
NC State Wolfpack square off against the Michigan State Spartans in second round
▶ Follow AP's full coverage of March Madness. ▶ Get the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Michigan State Spartans (22-9, 11-8 Big Ten) at NC State Wolfpack (27-6, 18-3 ACC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolfpack -6.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 NC State faces Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack's record in ACC games is 18-3, and their record is 9-3 in non-conference games. NC State scores 76.8 points and has outscored opponents by 11.7 points per game. The Spartans are 11-8 against Big Ten teams. Michigan State scores 79.0 points while outscoring opponents by 15.5 points per game. NC State scores 76.8 points, 13.3 more per game than the 63.5 Michigan State gives up. Michigan State averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than NC State gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Aziaha James is shooting 44.4% and averaging 17.8 points for the Wolfpack. Madison Hayes is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Grace Vanslooten is averaging 15.5 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Spartans. Theryn Hallock is averaging 13.4 points and 2.1 steals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolfpack: 8-2, averaging 75.1 points, 37.8 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 5.4 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.3 points per game. Spartans: 5-5, averaging 73.4 points, 29.7 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 10.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.1 points. ___
Yahoo
23-03-2025
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NC State Wolfpack square off against the Michigan State Spartans in second round
Michigan State Spartans (22-9, 11-8 Big Ten) at NC State Wolfpack (27-6, 18-3 ACC) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 12 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolfpack -6.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 NC State faces Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack's record in ACC games is 18-3, and their record is 9-3 in non-conference games. NC State scores 76.8 points and has outscored opponents by 11.7 points per game. The Spartans are 11-8 against Big Ten teams. Michigan State scores 79.0 points while outscoring opponents by 15.5 points per game. NC State scores 76.8 points, 13.3 more per game than the 63.5 Michigan State gives up. Michigan State averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than NC State gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Aziaha James is shooting 44.4% and averaging 17.8 points for the Wolfpack. Madison Hayes is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Grace Vanslooten is averaging 15.5 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Spartans. Theryn Hallock is averaging 13.4 points and 2.1 steals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolfpack: 8-2, averaging 75.1 points, 37.8 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 5.4 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.3 points per game. Spartans: 5-5, averaging 73.4 points, 29.7 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 10.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.1 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
