# NC State basketball season openers

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nc-state-basketball-season-openers
> Updated: 2026-11-05T01:10:27.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

NC State basketball teams opened their respective seasons with victories against Campbell. 

In the men’s game, the team won 83-64 under new head coach Justin Gainey, led by Ven-Allen Lubin who recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds. 

The women’s team also defeated Campbell, winning 80-45. Khamil Pierre contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds to secure the win, moving the women’s program to a 2-0 record.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: NC State women defeat Campbell 80-45

No. 25 NC State women basketball beat Campbell 80-45, led by Khamil Pierre’s 21 points and 11 rebounds.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nc-state-women-defeat-campbell-80-45

### 2026-11-02: NC State wins basketball opener under coach Justin Gainey

NC State defeated Campbell 83-64 in their season opener, marking the first regular-season victory for head coach Justin Gainey.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nc-state-wins-basketball-opener-under-coach-justin-gainey

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Cite as: NC State basketball season openers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nc-state-basketball-season-openers