Rhode Island Upsets No. 16 NC State, South Carolina Dominates Queens

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Vanessa Harris scored 15 points off the bench as rhode Island knocked off No.16 North Carolina State 68-63 on Sunday in Raleigh,N.C.

Palmire Mbu had 14 points and Ines debroise added 13 points for the rams (6-1), who capitalized on 16 Wolfpack turnovers.

The score was tied entering the fourth quarter, and Destiny Lunan put NC State ahead 56-51 with a layup and a 3-pointer. Rhode Island responded with an 8-0 run, but NC State scored the next six points. Ultimately, Rhode Island closed the game on a 9-1 run, highlighted by Harris’ go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:56 remaining.

NC State (3-3) lost for the second time during a three-game homestand despite Zamareya Jones’ 17 points and khamil Pierre’s 14 points. The Wolfpack attempted only seven free throws.

No. 2 South Carolina 121, Queens 49

Joyce Edwards scored 25 points and Ta’Niya Latson added 24 points in the runaway victory in Columbia, S.C.

Edwards and Latson both shot 9-for-11 from the floor, contributing to South Carolina’s 66.2% team field goal percentage. Madina Okot had 14 points and 12 rebounds, Tessa Johnson added 13 points, and Adhel Tac contributed 11 points and 10 boards for the Gamecocks (6-0).

Brenae Jones-Grant had 10 points to lead Queens (3-3), which shot 22.9% from the field.