RALEIGH, N.C. – The Elon University women's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season on Wednesday, Dec. 9 when it dropped a 76-47 decision to #4 NC State.

"We got off to a great start and did some really good things in spurts," said head coach Charlotte Smith. "We unfortunately did not play our best basketball tonight, but we live to see another day. I'm proud of this team. We will regroup and get ready for Sunday."
 
THE RUNDOWN
-With 37 seconds left in the first quarter and NC State up by nine (21-12), the Phoenix went on a 5-0 run to cut the Wolfpack lead to four (21-17) heading into the second quarter.
-Following a three from Kayla Liles, the Wolfpack outscored Elon 9-0 to go up 30-20 with 6:20 on the clock. NC State used that momentum through the remainder of the game to improve its record to 5-0.
 
NOTES
-Brie Perpignan led the Phoenix in both points (11) and assists (4), shooting 4-of-7 from the field. Ariel Colón and Liles combined for 13 points.  
-On defense, Liles and Colón both recorded a pair of steals, while Perpignan chipped in one. Vanessa Taylor also posted two blocks.
-With the loss, the Phoenix now holds a 2-1 record on the season.
 
UP NEXT
Elon will host Furman in its home opener on Sunday, Dec. 13. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.