N.C. State renews quest for another long March Madness run
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N.C. State renews quest for another long March Madness run

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Several N.C. State players reached the sport’s biggest stage last season. “It’s exciting to be back in this position,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. “I think it’s hard obviously,” N.C. State guard Saniya Rivers said. “We can’t think about ahead.” This N.C. State team has some new personnel, so that makes the experience different. “What we’ve seen in the back end of the season is going to help us in moments when N.C. State makes a run and how we stay poised and how we control what we can control,” Vermont coach Alisa Kresge said.

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March Madness: Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four
1 week ago

March Madness: Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four

Associated Press  

DAYTON, Ohio — RJ Davis and his North Carolina teammates certainly looked as though they belonged in the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday night. Davis scored 26 points and shot 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help the Tar Heels silence some skeptics with a dominant 95-68 victory over San Diego State in their First Four matchup. “As a head …

Women’s March Madness Bracket Watch: UConn takes No. 2 seed behind South Carolina
1 week, 5 days ago

Women’s March Madness Bracket Watch: UConn takes No. 2 seed behind South Carolina

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments. First Four Los Angeles 16 NC A&T 16 Fairleigh Dickinson Columbia 16 Southern 16 High Point Baton Rouge 11 Washington 11 Harvard Raleigh 11 Iowa State 11 Princeton …

First and last spots in March Madness riding on outcome of conference tournaments
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

First and last spots in March Madness riding on outcome of conference tournaments

Associated Press  

The first spot and last spot in the NCAA Tournament are riding on what happens in conference tournaments this week. “We’ve really been about finishing what’s right in front of us, doing our best in the moment,” said Duke coach Jon Scheyer, whose team climbed to the top spot in the AP poll for the first time since November 2021 …

State Blasts Stanford 59-28: Bailey's Explosive Offense Fuels Wolfpack Victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

State Blasts Stanford 59-28: Bailey's Explosive Offense Fuels Wolfpack Victory

Associated Press  

North Carolina State dominated Stanford 59-28, snapping a two-game home losing streak with an overpowering quick-strike start to the second half. CJ Bailey shone on offense and special teams, rushing for two touchdowns and adding three more. The Wolfpack's defense struggled mightily against Stanford, forcing only one punt late in the fourth quarter while yielding 527 total yards.

N.C. State Emerges from Open Week, Ready to Make a Run at Stanford
4 months, 3 weeks ago

N.C. State Emerges from Open Week, Ready to Make a Run at Stanford

Associated Press  

N.C. State emerges from an open week with a chance to put together a strong finish for the second straight year. The Wolfpack's offense has been in flux since losing starting quarterback Grayson McCall to concussion issues, turning the offense over to freshman CJ Bailey. Stanford is trying to stop a five-game losing streak since beating Syracuse in its first-ever …

N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback
5 months ago

N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback

Associated Press  

N.C. State has had a remarkable turnaround season, climbing from a closing season with an uncertain future to winning the ACC title. The Wolfpack have shown their ability to transfer players and have brought in experienced players like Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Mike James to bolster their roster. They have also added a strong freshman class led by 6-5 guard Paul …

North Carolina House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn’t going further
9 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn’t going further

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Legislation that would make sure the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and N.C. State University play each other annually in football and basketball and then play three other public schools regularly isn’t advancing beyond a quick committee meeting this week, House Speaker Tim Moore said Thursday. The bill would require the football and men’s and …

North Carolina legislators advance schedule mandates amid college sports uncertainty
9 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina legislators advance schedule mandates amid college sports uncertainty

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a move reflecting volatile and changing times in college athletics, North Carolina state legislators advanced a bill Tuesday that would require the state’s two largest public universities to play each other annually in football and basketball and play three other top public system schools regularly. The bill also would direct the Wolfpack and Tar Heels to …

Unheralded N.C. State aiming to end South Carolina’s perfect season in women’s Final Four
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Unheralded N.C. State aiming to end South Carolina’s perfect season in women’s Final Four

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “When you’ve got a voice like this,” Wes Moore said playfully in his Southern-fried drawl, “you really want to stick with your strength, you know?” On Friday night, Moore, who loves to sing his version of “My Girl” to loosen up his players before practice, …

March Madness evokes memories of NC State’s last Elite Eight in 2022
11 months, 3 weeks ago

March Madness evokes memories of NC State’s last Elite Eight in 2022

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore — The specter of two years ago still hangs over North Carolina State. This is a new year, new team and all those things.” Sunday’s game marks the Wolfpack’s third overall trip to the Elite Eight. “I feel like we’ve had that type of caliber team.” N.C. State advanced with a 77-67 victory over Stanford on Friday. And …

N.C. State keeps magical March Madness run alive with 67-58 win over Marquette
11 months, 3 weeks ago

N.C. State keeps magical March Madness run alive with 67-58 win over Marquette

Associated Press  

DALLAS — DJ Horne blew kisses to the crowd and blew off the notion of North Carolina State as a Cinderella. Horne scored 19 points and N.C. State kept its magical NCAA Tournament run alive, beating Marquette 67-58 on Friday night to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986. “And we weren’t quite good enough on the …

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Armando Bacot and his North Carolina teammates heard the bashing about the ACC’s quality this season and they’ve added it as a chip on their broad shoulders. Ever since Zion Williamson left Duke for the NBA in 2019 after one season, “I feel like the respect for the ACC just in general kind of went down,” Bacot …

The NCAA Tournament wants to expand without losing its soul. It will be a delicate needle to thread
1 year ago

The NCAA Tournament wants to expand without losing its soul. It will be a delicate needle to thread

Associated Press  

Kevin Keatts and North Carolina State reached the NCAA Tournament the old-fashioned way. Ackerman stressed “none of us would like to see our unit value diminish,” and that the Big East — which had three teams advance to the Sweet 16 — would have a “point of view if it was going to be undercut in any way.” Atlantic 10 …

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney
1 year ago

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored each of her 19 points in the second half, and North Carolina State pulled away from Chattanooga for a 64-45 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. “And, yeah, it did well for me in the second half.” A 12-0 run in the third quarter stretched N.C. State’s advantage to …

Michigan State’s Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina in the West Region
1 year ago

Michigan State’s Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina in the West Region

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “And yet I think this year with parity in college basketball and craziness, I bet you nobody feels any more comfortable than anybody else.” The Michigan State-UNC matchup comes in the Tar Heels’ home state, one of two games Saturday in the West Region. “That …

UNC gets job done against Wagner, but much tougher test awaits in Michigan State
1 year ago

UNC gets job done against Wagner, but much tougher test awaits in Michigan State

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is reality, and then perception. “I’m very proud of my team,” Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. “It was a tough, rugged game, and we haven’t been bringing that all the time this year — and I thought we did a helluva job.” Paxson Wojcik — whose father, Doug, is a former UNC and current Michigan …

Defense is set to take a major role in March Madness games in Charlotte
1 year ago

Defense is set to take a major role in March Madness games in Charlotte

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chris Jans knows what he wants to see when he turns on film of his Mississippi State team’s defensive effort. Defense will be a heavy emphasis in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region games Thursday in Charlotte, where three teams that rank among the nation’s best reside in a four-team March Madness pod headlined by No. “If you …

NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid
1 year ago

NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With their pair of DJs spinning a winning tune, the North Carolina State Wolfpack are going dancing in the NCAA Tournament after capping a historic run by knocking off fourth-ranked North Carolina. “We’ve got to get some rest because, guess what, we’re going to the NCAA tournament.” Horne starred while playing 32 minutes through foul trouble, going shot …

N.C. State beats Louisville 94-85 in the first round of ACC tourney, spoiling Clark’s 36-point night
1 year ago

N.C. State beats Louisville 94-85 in the first round of ACC tourney, spoiling Clark’s 36-point night

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 15 seed Louisville 94-85 on Tuesday night in the first round of the ACC Tournament, spoiling a 36-point performance by Skyy Clark. Michael O’Connell added 16 points, DJ Burns Jr. scored 12 and Ben Middlebrooks had 11 for N.C. State. DJ Horne, N.C. State’s leading …

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four
1 year ago

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four

Associated Press  

March Madness is racing toward the national championship game. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament opened with bracket busters and overnight stars — Oakland’s Jack Gohlke and Oregon’s Jermaine Couisnard, anyone? Last year’s Final Four, remember, included two 5 seeds, the fourth-seeded Huskies and 9 seed Florida Atlantic. The Final Four Utah State forward Great Osobor celebrates …

James, Brooks help No. 10 NC State hang on to beat Duke 54-51 in ACC quarterfinals
1 year ago

James, Brooks help No. 10 NC State hang on to beat Duke 54-51 in ACC quarterfinals

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Aziaha James scored 16 points while N.C. State overcame three quarters’ worth of offensive struggles to hold off Duke 54-51 in Friday night’s quarterfinals, winning a game that had the teams battling through lengthy scoring droughts and cold spells. Freshman Zoe Brooks added 12 points …

2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Who’s fourth No. 1 seed? And hello, Virginia
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Who’s fourth No. 1 seed? And hello, Virginia

New York Times  

The full NCAA Tournament bracket has been released with UConn leading the way as No. Team A Team B Team C Team D NET 4 5 10 12 KenPom 6 5 8 13 BPI 3 7 9 14 KPI 6 2 5 9 SOR 12 4 9 7 Noncon SOS 9 17 29 43 Road 3-3 4-2 5-1 2-4 Q1 …

NC State jumps to big lead on rival North Carolina and cruises to 39-20 win
1 year, 4 months ago

NC State jumps to big lead on rival North Carolina and cruises to 39-20 win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RALEIGH, N.C. — Brennan Armstrong threw three touchdown passes while North Carolina State’s defense dominated North Carolina’s Drake Maye-led offense on the way to a 39-20 rivalry win on Saturday night. Kevin “KC” Concepcion had two scoring catches in the latest strong performance for the Wolfpack’s …

NC State looks to buck years of struggle at Wake Forest in Saturday’s trip
1 year, 4 months ago

NC State looks to buck years of struggle at Wake Forest in Saturday’s trip

Associated Press  

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — North Carolina State at Wake Forest, Saturday at 2 p.m. Wake Forest is trying to get to that six-win mark in what has been a frustrating season for a team that played for the ACC title two years ago. KEY MATCHUP N.C. State’s defense against Wake Forest’s offense. The teams have met every season since 1910 for …

No. 17 Duke hosts instate ACC foe North Carolina State for the first time since 2013
1 year, 5 months ago

No. 17 Duke hosts instate ACC foe North Carolina State for the first time since 2013

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! If Leonard doesn’t play against N.C. State, redshirt freshman Henry Belin IV will be set for his first career start. N.C. State made its change before last week’s game against Marshall, going with second-year passer MJ Morris instead of Virginia graduate transfer Brennan Armstrong. His confidence …

North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament hopes died for very familiar reasons
2 years ago

North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament hopes died for very familiar reasons

New York Times  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As Hubert Davis turned the corner towards his locker room, his wife Leslie trailing close behind, North Carolina’s head coach wore a stoic stare. “The story of this year,” Armando Bacot said after UNC’s 68-59 loss to Virginia in the ACC tournament, “was talking about last year.” In that respect, perhaps, North Carolina can lay some external …

Hayes scores 20, No. 8 NC State women beat Clemson 77-59
2 years, 3 months ago

Hayes scores 20, No. 8 NC State women beat Clemson 77-59

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Madson Hayes scored a career-high 20 points as No. For the second straight game, N.C. State played without both point guard Diamond Johnson and forward Jada Boyd, the team’s two leading scorers who each have ankle injuries. “I’m just glad to get the heck out of her with a W, and hopefully we’ll get some people healthy …

Boykin, defense help No. 14 NC State rally past FSU 19-17
2 years, 5 months ago

Boykin, defense help No. 14 NC State rally past FSU 19-17

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “After halftime,” he said, “we knew that the game was going to be on us.” Boykin picked off Jordan Travis’ pass in the end zone with 38 seconds left, lifting N.C. State past Florida State 19-17 despite losing quarterback Devin Leary to injury. “We made a …

No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations
2 years, 7 months ago

No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RALEIGH, N.C. — Coach Dave Doeren knows all about North Carolina State’s title drought — more than four decades have passed since the Wolfpack last won an Atlantic Coast Conference championship. “We need to get there still.” Last year’s team fell short of reaching its first …

March Madness: North Carolina upsets Baylor in overtime, will face UCLA in Sweet 16
3 years ago

March Madness: North Carolina upsets Baylor in overtime, will face UCLA in Sweet 16

LA Times  

North Carolina’s Armando Bacot goes up for a shot against Baylor’s Jeremy Sochan on Saturday. To persevere in a moment like that and just come together, I’m just so proud of everyone.” RJ Davis scored a career-high 30 points with a nifty layup while being fouled in overtime, when Bacot made the tiebreaking free throws after missing three in the …

NC State holds on in double OT, stuns No. 9 Clemson 27-21
3 years, 6 months ago

NC State holds on in double OT, stuns No. 9 Clemson 27-21

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Clemson’s final pass had barely hit the ground when North Carolina State’s sideline began charging toward the field to celebrate, followed closely by red-clad Wolfpack fans pouring in to join them from all directions. N.C. State had lost eight straight and 15 of 16 meetings to the Tigers, which included at least one painfully close loss that …

BenFred: Expect Mizzou’s false start to hurt when it’s time to sign
7 years, 4 months ago

BenFred: Expect Mizzou’s false start to hurt when it’s time to sign

Associated Press  

DeMontie Cross’ stint as Missouri’s defensive coordinator fizzled before it reached 21 months. “We want them all.” With 50 days to go until college football’s early signing period, it’s fair to wonder if the Tigers will wind up with, well, one. But then, they weren’t winning.” Just one of the 10 in-state prospects Mizzou rolled out its red carpet for …

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