Recapping a Hectic 48 Hours of NC State Basketball

No. 10 NC State women's basketball and NC State men's basketball were both in action across Tuesday and Wednesday. The two programs walked away with wins over low-major competition, learning new things about their rosters.

The 10th-ranked women's team overcame a very slow start against the Maine Black Bears and found a rhythm in the second and third quarters to cruise to a 66-47 win. The men's team saw one player ejected in the first five minutes, but overcame the disjointed start and beat UNC Greensboro 110-64.

On this episode of the NC State Insider Podcast, get the inside scoop from both games from host and lead beat writer Tucker Sennett.

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Darrion Williams and Paul McNeil combined for 59 of NC State's points in the win over UNCG. Those two and guard Alyn Breed spoke to members of the media after the win. Find out what they had to say:

Noteworthy Quotes

Here’s a look at what transpired in NC State vs. UNCG.

NC State’s Tre Holloman was ejected for his actions, while Quadir Copeland picked up a technical. pic.twitter.com/RpkFMmAojx
— Noah Fleischman (@fleischman_noah) November 13, 2025

McNeil and Williams on their career-high scoring efforts

PM: "It's a blessing, if you ask me, man. We put the work in for it. Work is always going to show. You can never hide your work ethic... Whatever the team doesn't do, we're going to do. For me, I'm just thankful for God for giving me the opportunity to play out here at this level. It was amazing for me."

DW: "It felt good for me personally, but I was more proud of Paul just because of the work I've seen him put in, I've seen him put in the work, the growth he's had since the beginning of summer when I first met him to now..."

Mar 16, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Alyn Breed (0) during a press conference at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Breed on getting significant minutes in the third game of the season after playing just two games last season at McNeese State and Williams on seeing him play

AB: "It meant a lot, man. I've been with Wade for almost two years. He got a lot of faith in me and I've got a lot of faith in him. So, I knew my time would come. I knew I had to step up for my teammates today. I just made sure I went out there and I played hard and did the best I could."

DW: "I think just the time leading up to the season, he was in the training room every day just trying to get better. And the first few games, the minutes were the minutes, but he stayed ready. He never pouted or felt bad for himself. He stayed ready, and you've seen it tonight."

Williams and McNeil on Holloman's ejection and what they saw

DW: "I didn't really see what happened, to be honest.It kind of just happened."

PM: "He's our brother, man, so if he feels like somebody's messing with one of his brothers, obviously he will say something to them. I don't think he deserved to be ejected out of the game. I thought that was a little too much... We're not worried about it too much."

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