For the 2011 season, the team posted a winning record going (10-8-2, 1-7-2 ACC). This is an improvement over the 2010 squad that went 7-12 overall and 1-9 in conference. However, this failed to move the team up in the conference standings as the team finished 10th of the eleven ACC teams, leaving the Wolfpack out of postseason play. Strengths of the team included its defensive play and goalkeeping . The defense was able to keep the Pack competitive; it was able to keep teams within two goals in every game except one and only gave up one goal to the top-two ACC teams, Duke and Virginia. Senior goalkeeper Kim Kern led the ACC with 98 saves and had five shutouts.

The team’s biggest weakness was generating scoring chances and putting the ball in the back of the net. State finished last in the league with 28 goals for the season and ninth in the league in shots. However, several freshmen were key contributors and provide hope for the program. Forward/midfielder Stephanie Bronson had six goals, tied the team lead and led the team with 15 points. Defender Shelli Spamer was named to the ACC All-Freshman team.