The North Carolina State women’s basketball team travels to Chapel Hill to face off against the top-ranked 12th-ranked University of North Carolina Tarheels on Sunday, February 16th. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN at 2 P.M.
State has a history with UNC, having lost its last two games in the series. However, the Wolfpack’s recent form is impressive, with a record of 20-4 and a NET ranking of 19. The team has significant wins over top-ranked teams such as Duke (NET 8) and Ole Miss (NET 12).
UNC, on the other hand, boasts an overall record of 22-4 and a strong NET ranking of 14. However, State’s defense is noted for being stellar, which could give UNC trouble despite their offense being stronger.
Several key players from both teams are expected to play, with Alyssa Ustby of State leading in assists and Madison Hayes also averaging double digits in points per game. For UNC, Maria Gakdeng leads the team in scoring and is considered one of the best centers in the nation.
Despite the odds being slightly in favor of UNC, many predict a close game between the two teams. According to RP Predictions, State has a slim lead with 58% win probability, but Lobo’s herhoopstats prediction favors UNC by just over a point. Regardless of the outcome, the game promises to be an exciting matchup between two top-tier programs.
Source: https://www.backingthepack.com/2025/2/15/24366311/wbb-unc