February 3, 2021
WATCH: Five reasons why NC State took down down Louisville
By Nia Sapp
Wolfpack beat another No. 1 team
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No. 4 NC State defeated No. 1 Louisville Monday night in ACC play. Dana Evans led the way in scoring for the Cards with 29 points, but she was the only player from Louisville in double figures. The Cardinals struggled to find a steady offensive rhythm.
After being out nearly a month due to COVID protocols, NC State’s star center Elissa Cunane returned just in time to help the Wolfpack get the big win, scoring 16 points and coming up big down the stretch.
I broke down five reasons why NC State was successful at taking down the number one team in the nation:
