"NC State enters this game following a 61-59 defeat versus North Carolina. The Lady Wolfpack's leading scorer was Khamil Pierre, who wound up with 14 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks. Florida State enters this matchup having lost to Clemson in their last game 77-58. They were led by Sole Williams (23 PTS, 50.00 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT) and Jasmine Shavers (8 PTS, 16.67 FG%)."
"NC State's +250 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 11.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 78.0 points per game (30th in college basketball) while giving up 66.6 per outing (236th in college basketball). Pierre is 96th in the country with a team-high 16.3 points per game. Florida State has been outscored by 3.7 points per game (posting 73.3 points per game, 66th in college basketball, while conceding 77.0 per outing, 352nd in college basketball) and has a -81 scoring differential."
NC State (15-7) hosts Florida State (7-15) in ACC play at Reynolds Coliseum on February 5, 2026, with an 8 p.m. ET tipoff. NC State recently lost 61-59 to North Carolina, paced by Khamil Pierre's 14 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks. Florida State fell 77-58 to Clemson, with Sole Williams scoring 23 points and Jasmine Shavers adding eight. NC State averages 78.0 points while allowing 66.6, producing a +11.4 scoring margin. Pierre averages a team-high 16.3 points per game. Florida State averages 73.3 points and concedes 77.0, yielding a -81 scoring differential. The prediction favors NC State 84-63.
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