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Photos: N.C. State falls to Southern California in top 25 matchup

By Kaitlin McKeown

Updated November 9, 2025 11:39 PM

N.C. State fell to Southern California 69-68 in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

The Wolfpack had a double-digit lead late in the game, but committed five turnovers without scoring any points in the final four minutes.

Zoe Brooks led the Wolfpack with 24 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. N.C. State will face Maine at Reynolds Coliseum on Tuesday.

N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks is met by the defense of Southern California’s Malia Samuels while driving to the lane during the final seconds of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks is met by the defense of Southern California’s Malia Samuels while driving to the lane during the final seconds of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks walks off the court following the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks walks off the court following the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

Southern California’s Kennedy Smith defends N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — Southern California’s Kennedy Smith defends N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks drives to the basket past Southern California’s Malia Samuels during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks drives to the basket past Southern California’s Malia Samuels during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State head coach Wes Moore gives instructions during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State head coach Wes Moore gives instructions during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks looks to shoot over Southern California’s Jazzy Davidson and Malia Samuels during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks looks to shoot over Southern California’s Jazzy Davidson and Malia Samuels during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Devyn Quigley and Southern California’s Malia Samuels battle for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Devyn Quigley and Southern California’s Malia Samuels battle for a loose ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre drives past Southern California’s Kara Dunn and Londynn Jones during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre drives past Southern California’s Kara Dunn and Londynn Jones during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre handles the ball against Southern California’s Kara Dunn during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre handles the ball against Southern California’s Kara Dunn during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Devyn Quigley drives against Southern California’s Dayana Mendes during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Devyn Quigley drives against Southern California’s Dayana Mendes during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones reacts after scoring during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones reacts after scoring during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks looks to shoot over Southern California’s Kennedy Smith and Southern California’s Jazzy Davidson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks looks to shoot over Southern California’s Kennedy Smith and Southern California’s Jazzy Davidson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre drives into the defense during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre drives into the defense during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

NC State Wolfpack guard Zoe Brooks drives to the basket past Southern California’s Kennedy Smith during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — NC State Wolfpack guard Zoe Brooks drives to the basket past Southern California’s Kennedy Smith during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones reacts to a foul call during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones reacts to a foul call during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss to Southern California in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Qadence Samuels fights for possession with Southern California’s Kara Dunn and Jazzy Davidson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Qadence Samuels fights for possession with Southern California’s Kara Dunn and Jazzy Davidson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones handles the ball under pressure from Southern California’s Londynn Jones during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones handles the ball under pressure from Southern California’s Londynn Jones during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks pulls down a rebound over Southern California’s Malia Samuels during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks pulls down a rebound over Southern California’s Malia Samuels during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones shoots over Southern California’s Gerda Raulusaityte during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones shoots over Southern California’s Gerda Raulusaityte during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

N.C. State’s Qadence Samuels drives baseline against Southern California’s Jazzy Davidson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. — N.C. State’s Qadence Samuels drives baseline against Southern California’s Jazzy Davidson during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 69-68 loss in the Ally Tipoff game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

This story was originally published November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM with the headline "Photos: N.C. State falls to Southern California in top 25 matchup."