CANCÚN, Mexico (Interstat) — In a stunning display of offensive firepower and defensive dominance, the North Carolina State women’s basketball team delivered a resounding 110-56 victory over Southern Mississippi on Friday at Poliforum Benito Juarez.

The Wolfpack left no doubt from the opening tip, establishing a commanding lead in the first quarter and never relenting. North Carolina State’s offense operated with ruthless efficiency, while its defense smothered the Lady Eagles, creating a lopsided affair in the opening game of a tropical tournament.

North Carolina State set the tone immediately, erupting for 30 points in the first quarter while holding Southern Mississippi to just nine. The Wolfpack’s pressure was relentless, forcing the Lady Eagles into difficult shots and capitalizing on turnovers. The lead only grew from there, with North Carolina State taking a 58-24 advantage into halftime after adding 28 points in the second quarter.

The onslaught continued after the break, with the Wolfpack scoring 29 points in the third period. Southern Mississippi found a bit of rhythm in the final quarter, scoring 21 points, but North Carolina State still managed 23 to cruise past the century mark and secure the decisive win.

The statistical disparity was as vast as the final score. North Carolina State shot 55.8 percent from the floor, connecting on 43 of 77 attempts. The Wolfpack were also efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 19 three-pointers. Southern Mississippi, by contrast, struggled mightily, shooting just 31.5 percent on 23-of-73 shooting and 25 percent from three-point range.

North Carolina State’s offensive execution was nearly flawless. The Wolfpack scored 110 points on just 84 possessions, an elite offensive rating of 130.2. Southern Mississippi managed only 56 points on 85 possessions, an offensive rating of 66.0. The Wolfpack dominated the interior, outscoring the Lady Eagles 58-22 in the paint, and capitalized on mistakes, scoring 22 points off 15 Southern Mississippi turnovers. The Lady Eagles failed to score any points off the Wolfpack’s seven turnovers.

Khamil Pierre led the charge for North Carolina State with a dominant double-double, scoring 18 points and pulling down 16 rebounds in 27 minutes. She also added four assists. Zamareya Jones orchestrated the offense with precision, dishing out eight assists to go along with 14 points.

The Wolfpack’s depth was on full display, with five players scoring in double figures. Tilda Trygger was a force inside, scoring 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Zoe Brooks contributed 14 points and five assists, while Qadence Samuels added 11 points and five rebounds. Adelaide Jernigan provided a spark off the bench with 10 points.

For Southern Mississippi, Carly Keats led the team with 12 points. Brikayla Gray grabbed eight rebounds but was held to six points.

The victory improves North Carolina State’s record to 5-3 on the young season, while Southern Mississippi falls to 6-2. The Wolfpack will look to build on this momentum as they travel to face Oklahoma on Wednesday. Southern Mississippi will aim to rebound quickly when they visit SMU on Monday.