Grace VanSlooten recorded a second straight double-double and had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead MSU, which closes the season with a 22-10 record. VanSlooten was the only player in double figures scoring for the Spartans, who were held to a season-low in points.

N.C. State, a No. 2 seed, jumped out to a 30-9 lead thanks to a 14-0 run spanning the first and second quarters.

The NC State women’s basketball team awaits in the second round and comes off a convincing 75-55 victory against Vermont. Sophomore guard Zoe Brooks recorded a team-high 19 points while Saniya Rivers and Aziaha James each contributed 15 points.