The North Carolina State Wolfpack pulled off a huge upset on Saturday night, defeating the No. 2 ranked UConn Huskies 92-81. The Wolfpack were led by Saniya Rivers, who had a career-high 33 points.
Rivers was unstoppable in the game, shooting 11-of-17 from the field and 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. She also had four rebounds, three assists and two steals in the game. Rivers’ performance was key to the Wolfpack’s victory, as she was able to keep them in the game when UConn made their runs.
The Wolfpack were able to keep UConn at bay throughout the game, never allowing them to take a lead. NC State held a double-digit lead for most of the second half, and UConn was unable to make a comeback.
NC State’s win over UConn was a huge upset, and it was made possible by Rivers’ performance. She was able to keep the Wolfpack in the game when UConn made their runs, and she was able to put the team on her back when they needed it most.
NC State’s win over UConn is a huge statement win for the Wolfpack, and it shows that they can compete with the best teams in the country. With Rivers leading the way, NC State could be a team to watch out for in the coming weeks.
