Ajsa Sivka scores 32 to lead No. 14 Kentucky women past No. 25 NC State 93-78

Ajsa Sivka scored 32 points and matched a Kentucky program record with eight made 3-pointers in her third collegiate game, leading the No. 14 Kentucky women's basketball team to a 93-78 victory over No. 25 NC State, Yahoo Sports reported.

Sivka, a 6-foot-5 guard from Slovenia, made 11 of 17 shots overall and grabbed five rebounds. Her eight 3-pointers tied the single-game school record set by Rhyne Howard. Clara Strack added 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting along with eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks, while Savvy Swords contributed 14 points off the bench.

NC State was led by Khamil Pierre, who scored 34 points on 12 of 25 shooting and 9 of 13 free throws. Zoe Brooks also scored 13 points, making 11 of 13 free throws. The Wolfpack outscored Kentucky 34-20 in the paint and capitalized on 15 turnovers by the Wildcats, turning them into 13 points.

Kentucky held a 56-44 halftime lead after outscoring NC State 27-20 in the second quarter. Despite cooling off in the second half, Kentucky shot 53% overall and made 18 of 39 from beyond the arc (46%), while NC State made just 3 of 11 from 3-point range. Kentucky also scored six points off five NC State miscues.

The Wildcats improved to 3-0 with the win at the Ally Tipoff event, which features top-ranked programs.