USC and N.C. State to meet in the 2025 Ally Tipoff in Charlotte

The big picture: Ally Tipoff's first two years proved fans will show up for elite women's college basketball in Charlotte. The games drew more than 15,000 fans in 2023 as well as in 2024.

State of play: The Charlotte Sports Foundation and Ally Financial plan to bring the Ally Tipoff to Spectrum Center through 2026, as Axios previously reported.

By the numbers: The 2023 Ally Tipoff generated $2.5 million in economic impact and $2.7 million in 2024, per CRVA.

Zoom in: This will be N.C. State's second trip to the Ally Tipoff. They faced South Carolina in last year's Ally Tipoff double-header, which also featured Iowa and Virginia Tech.

• This will be USC's first time playing at Spectrum Center.
• Both USC and N.C. State ranked in the top 10 nationally.

What they're saying: "As the popularity of women's basketball continues to soar, the Ally Tipoff represents our commitment to elevating the game and giving these incredible athletes the spotlight they deserve," Charlotte Sports Foundation CEO Will Pitts said in a statement.