Pierre's double-double powers N.C. State to 80-45 rout of Campbell
The Wolfpack extended their winning streak with a dominant performance that capped a 48-year gap since their last matchup with the Fighting Camels.
By Bianca Herrera ·
Khamil Pierre recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds to secure her second consecutive double-double of the season, leading No. 25 N.C. State to an 80-45 victory over Campbell on Wednesday night. The Wolfpack controlled the pace from the opening tip, establishing a 43-23 halftime lead after an 8-0 scoring run initiated by Pierre in the second quarter.
Defensive pressure proved decisive as N.C. State recorded 12 turnovers from Campbell, converting those miscues into 12 points. Pierre contributed to that effort with three of the team's 10 steals in the first half. Zoe Brooks added 16 points for the Wolfpack, while Annsley Trivette finished with 10 points off the bench. Trivette's first basket of the fourth quarter extended the margin to 70-29, the largest lead of the game.
The result improves N.C. State's record to 2-0 following a Monday win over Wofford. The team enters this season ranked No. 25 in the AP preseason poll, a placement that marks the eighth time in the last nine seasons they began ranked. Both Brooks and Pierre earned selections to the All-ACC preseason team for the second straight year.
Campbell, now 0-2, saw Hana Predojevic lead the team with 11 points. The Fighting Camels lost their home opener 62-47 to Austin Peay in their first game under coach Ali Jaques. This contest marked the first meeting between the two programs since February 18, 1978.
N.C. State hosts No. 14 Kentucky on Sunday. Campbell plays at Davidson on the same day.
