The #9 Wolfpack lost to the #18 Trojans in the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, 69-68. USC ended the game on an 8-0 run to get the win. Zoe Brooks had a chance to put NC State ahead inside the final five seconds, but Southern Cal's Malia Samuels blocked the shot. Brooks had 24 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Khamil Pierre finished with 10 points and 18 rebounds. For USC, Jazzy Davidson had 21 points, five blocks, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals.