Tennessee Lady Vols, NC State Women’s Basketball Open 2025 Season Top-10 Matchup

The 2025 women's college basketball season is kicking off with a highly anticipated top-10 matchup between the Tennessee Lady Vols and NC State Wolfpack in Greensboro. Tennessee, ranked No. 8, is entering the season under head coach Kim Caldwell, who highlighted Alyssa Latham as a potential key contributor due to her improved shooting and development over the offseason. The Lady Vols are looking to address previous gaps in three-point shooting and aim to improve their half-court play this year. Meanwhile, NC State, ranked No. 9, is led by coach Wes Moore and is facing the challenge of integrating a young roster with no seniors after losing key players to the professional ranks. Moore acknowledged the tough non-conference schedule, including this game against Tennessee, as an opportunity to expose weaknesses, gain experience, and prepare for postseason play. Both teams recognize that despite their rankings, there will be a lot of learning and adjustments as they start the new season.