Women's Basketball Preview: North Carolina A&T

WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW (5-17, 1-10 CAA) hosts a pair of games this weekend, beginning on Friday with North Carolina A&T (9-13, 4-7 CAA) at 7 p.m. Homecoming weekend concludes with the Seahawks taking on longtime rival Campbell (15-9, 8-3 CAA) on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Mary Ferrito, a senior guard, posted a career high with her 23-point outburst last week at the College of Charleston. She reached double digits for the third time in her last four games. Ferrito also knocked down a career-best six three-pointers in the game.

Rori Cox, a graduate guard, continues to shine, ranking among the conference leaders in scoring at 14.2 points per game and steals at a league-leading 2.7 swipes per outing.

The Aggies carry a stout defense into Friday's game, allowing 62.2 points per game and posting a rebound margin of 4.4 rebounds per game.

Three NC A&T players are averaging double figures in scoring, with Chaniya Clark leading the way at 12.1 ppg. She's also pacing the lineup by averaging 7.3 rebounds per night.

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Players Mentioned

#1 Mary Ferrito: G; 5' 10"; Senior; Wisconsin

#5 Rori Cox: G; 5' 7"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#1 Mary Ferrito
: 5' 10"; Senior; Wisconsin
: G

#5 Rori Cox
: 5' 7"; Graduate Student
: G

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Women's Basketball Preview: North Carolina A&T

Players Mentioned

#1 Mary Ferrito

#5 Rori Cox

Players Mentioned

#1 Mary Ferrito

#5 Rori Cox