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Photos: No. 4-ranked N.C. State women’s basketball defeats Duke 72-57

N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks dives on the floor during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks dives on the floor during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. kmckeown@newsobserver.com

The No. 4-ranked N.C. State women’s basketball team defeated Duke 72-57 at Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C, extending its home winning streak to 12 games.

Wolfpack center River Baldwin returned to the lineup for the first time after suffering an ankle injury during N.C. State’s game against Florida State on Jan. 4.

N.C. State will next face a two-game road stint at Clemson and Boston College.

N.C. State’s Madison Hayes and Aziaha James react after drawing a foul during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Madison Hayes and Aziaha James react after drawing a foul during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State celebrates at center court following its 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State celebrates at center court following its 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers pulls down a rebound away from Duke’s Delaney Thomas during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers pulls down a rebound away from Duke’s Delaney Thomas during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks dives on the floor during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks dives on the floor during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers (22) pulls down a rebound during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers (22) pulls down a rebound during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kennedy Brown and Jadyn Donovan pressure N.C. State’s River Baldwin during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Kennedy Brown and Jadyn Donovan pressure N.C. State’s River Baldwin during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers shoots over Duke’s Jadyn Donovan during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers shoots over Duke’s Jadyn Donovan during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 72-57 loss to N.C. State on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke head coach Kara Lawson gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 72-57 loss to N.C. State on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers is fouled as she lays in the ball over Duke’s Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers is fouled as she lays in the ball over Duke’s Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Oluchi Okananwa is fouled by N.C. State’s Mimi Collins during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Oluchi Okananwa is fouled by N.C. State’s Mimi Collins during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Reigan Richardson pressures N.C. State’s Aziaha James during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Reigan Richardson pressures N.C. State’s Aziaha James during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Wes Moore gives instructions to his team during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State head coach Wes Moore gives instructions to his team during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win over Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Aziaha James drives to the basket past Duke’s Reigan Richardson during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Aziaha James drives to the basket past Duke’s Reigan Richardson during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Mimi Collins is fouled while driving to the basket against Duke’s Taina Mair and Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Mimi Collins is fouled while driving to the basket against Duke’s Taina Mair and Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Mimi Collins reacts after scoring against Duke’s Jadyn Donovan during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Mimi Collins reacts after scoring against Duke’s Jadyn Donovan during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers reacts after a made basket during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers reacts after a made basket during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Duke on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kennedy Brown pressures N.C. State’s River Baldwin during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Kennedy Brown pressures N.C. State’s River Baldwin during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Emma Koabel and Jadyn Donovan battle N.C. State’s Madison Hayes for a loose ball during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Emma Koabel and Jadyn Donovan battle N.C. State’s Madison Hayes for a loose ball during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 72-57 win on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks with N.C. State head coach Wes Moore prior to the Blue Devils’ game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks with N.C. State head coach Wes Moore prior to the Blue Devils’ game on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published January 21, 2024 at 2:16 PM.

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