Important games…

Monday, Feb. 5Florida State @ N.C. State, 7 p.m.This could undoubtedly be the biggest game of the year for the Wolfpack in more ways than one. Aside from the obvious indications it could have on State’s postseason dreams with the Seminoles (16-5, 5-1) currently in third place in the ACC, it will also probably be coach Kay Yow’s first shot at winning her 700th career game, pending State wins against conference dweller Wake Forest (9-12, 0-7) tonight.

Sunday, Feb. 11N.C. State @ Georgia Tech, 4 p.m.With the Wolfpack scratching to finish in the top half of the conference, an away game against the Yellow Jackets (13-8, 4-3), who are currently tied with State for fifth in the conference, will certainly give State an opportunity to make a statement and dictate their postseason situation.

Friday, Feb. 16North Carolina @ N.C. State, 7 p.m.After losing 86-65 in Chapel Hill in the first meeting between these two, and with the Tar Heels still undefeated this season, you can bet that this rematch of rivals will be a game you don’t want to miss. Junior forward Khadijah Whittington said of the game, “We will be ready for them. We are ready for them.”

–Justin Fowler

Remaining Schedule…

Thursday, Feb. 1 @Wake Forest Monday, Feb. 5 v. Florida StateThursday, Feb. 8 v. ClemsonSunday, Feb. 11 @ Georgia TechSunday, Feb. 11 @ Virginia TechSaturday, Feb. 24 @ Miami

–Nick Jeffreys

Inside the Numbers… 12-1 — N.C. State is 12-1 inside the walls of Reynolds Coliseum this season, while being 2-5 on the road. With four of the team’s remaining seven games on the road, the Wolfpack will have to overcome any homesickness.

56.3 — State is third in the ACC in scoring defense this season after only allowing an average of 56.3 points per game.

698 — Coach Kay Yow has 698 career wins. The 700-mark could come as early as Monday, Feb. 5 against Florida State.

10.7 — After only playing a total of 25 minutes all last season, sophomore guard Shayla Fields has become the leading scorer for State averaging 10.7 points per game.

12.7 — After being injured for the first six games of the season and slowly working her way into the team, senior center Gillian Goring is averaging 12.7 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game in the Wolfpack’s last six contests.

–Justin Fowler