WBB: Emotional season comes to a close for State after 59-54 loss to Wake in ACC Tourney

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WBB: Emotional season comes to a close for State after 59-54 loss to Wake in ACC Tourney

N.C. State interim head coach Stephanie Glance huddles with her team after losing to Boston College 62-51 on January 29, 2009. This was the first game for the Wolfpack since losing head coach Kay Yow to breast cancer on January 24, 2009.

By Ryan Craig

Mar 5, 2009

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A season that won't soon be forgotten on the N.C. State campus has come to a close.

The Wolfpack, which played one of the most emotional seasons in recent history after the loss of it's legendary coach Kay Yow, lost to Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC Women's Tournament Thursday afternoon, 59-54.

Nikitta Gartrell led State in scoring with 16 points, while Bonae Holston added 13 points and six rebounds.

N.C. State will now turn full-time to its coaching search, a search that will include, but not be limited to, current interim head coach Stephanie Glance.

Corinne Groves was spectacular for the Demon Deacons, leading Wake Forest in scoring with 18 points on 8-11 shooting.

The Deacs will next face top-seeded Maryland in the quarterfinal round - tip is set for 3pm Friday afternoon.

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