River Baldwin leads No. 10 N.C. State women past No. 3 Colorado 78-60 at Paradise Jam
1 year ago

River Baldwin leads No. 10 N.C. State women past No. 3 Colorado 78-60 at Paradise Jam

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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — River Baldwin scored a career-high 26 points and No. “We were picked to finish eighth in the ACC, and we weren’t ranked two weeks ago,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. N.C. State held Colorado to 3-of-17 shooting in the first quarter and took a 22-6 lead at the end of the period on Collins’ 3-pointer with 4 seconds remaining. For the most part, we did a good job of that.” Colorado cut N.C. State’s lead to 11 points when Sherrod hit two free throws with 1:26 left, only to see the Wolfpack get a pair of free throws from Baldwin and a turnaround jumper from Zoe Brooks with 5 seconds remaining for a 41-26 halftime lead. N.C. State’s biggest lead came early in the fourth quarter when Aziaha James’ jumper put the Wolfpack ahead 70-43 with 7:09 remaining.

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Rivers scores 25, James has 21 and No. 22 NC State women slip past Davidson 59-57
1 week, 5 days ago

Rivers scores 25, James has 21 and No. 22 NC State women slip past Davidson 59-57

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 NC State rallied in the fourth quarter to edge upset-minded Davidson 59-57 on Wednesday night. The last tie was 52-all before Rivers scored the next six points for a 58-52 NC State lead. Rivers scored six points on 3-for-4 shooting and was the only …

No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge
2 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 North Carolina 94-79 on Wednesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Clifford Omoruyi and Derrion Reid each scored 11 points and Grant Nelson had 10 points to help the Crimson Tide beat three straight Top 25 opponents for the first time in three seasons. Key …

Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Hollywood Smothers slipped through the middle of the line for a 2-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left to help N.C. State beat rival North Carolina 35-30 on Saturday night in the Tar Heels’ final game under Mack Brown. “So I’m really, really …

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point first-half lead, holds on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 92-89
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point first-half lead, holds on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 92-89

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAWRENCE, Kan. — Hunter Dickinson had 20 points for top-ranked Kansas, which blew a 20-point first-half lead against No. 9 North Carolina before holding on for a 92-89 victory when the Tar Heels’ Elliot Cadeau missed a 3-pointer as time expired Friday night. But the …

NC State Dominates South Carolina Upstate in Season Opener
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NC State Dominates South Carolina Upstate in Season Opener

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NC State dominated South Carolina Upstate in their season opener, cruising to a 97-66 victory. Marcus Hill and Breon Pass led the Wolfpack with 14 points each, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield contributed 13 points and Ben Middlebrooks had 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Wolfpack led 50-35 at halftime and maintained their lead throughout the second half, ultimately securing the victory.

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

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

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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's West Coast Showdown: Can the Wolfpack Conquer California?
2 months ago

N.C. State's West Coast Showdown: Can the Wolfpack Conquer California?

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N.C. State and California clash in a matchup of 0-3 ACC teams on Saturday. Both teams are looking to secure their first ACC wins, with the stakes high for bowl eligibility. The Wolfpack's defense has been a strength this season, but the Bears' offense has shown resilience in recent games. Key matchups to watch include N.C. State's QB CJ Bailey …

No. 21 Clemson hosts NC State in a key league matchup to headline the ACC weekly slate
3 months ago

No. 21 Clemson hosts NC State in a key league matchup to headline the ACC weekly slate

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Clemson was picked to finish second in the ACC race and N.C. State was picked fourth, making this a key early matchup in the league title chase in the ACC opener for both teams. 10 and preseason ACC favorite Florida State in Ireland, which helped Georgia …

QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s impressive debut in Tennessee’s season opener has the 14th-ranked Volunteers riding high entering a big matchup with No. “As a competitor you can live in what everybody is talking about last week, but the reality is you’re only as good …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Let the hype begin! Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists to lead top-seeded Iowa to an 89-68 win over fifth-seeded Colorado in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday, setting up a rematch of last year’s national title game against LSU. “I think everyone’s pretty excited for it,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. It’s going to …

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

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

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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 …

James, Rivers help No. 3 seed NC State hold off No. 6 seed Tennessee to reach Sweet 16
8 months, 4 weeks ago

James, Rivers help No. 3 seed NC State hold off No. 6 seed Tennessee to reach Sweet 16

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RALEIGH, N,C, — Tennessee didn’t wilt when North Carolina State built a 20-point lead. Aziaha James scored 22 points and had two critical late buckets as the third-seeded Wolfpack held off the sixth-seeded Volunteers 79-72 in Monday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament, a win that came after N.C. State had squandered nearly all of that huge third-quarter lead. After …

North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16
9 months ago

North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Once again, North Carolina is moving on in the NCAA Tournament at the expense of Michigan State and Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. RJ Davis scored 20 points to help UNC beat the Spartans 85-69 on Saturday, pushing the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 while keeping them unbeaten in March Madness against Izzo’s teams in …

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

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

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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 …

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

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

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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 …

Survive and advance? NC State tops No. 11 Duke 74-69; 10th-seeded Wolfpack headed to ACC semis
9 months, 1 week ago

Survive and advance? NC State tops No. 11 Duke 74-69; 10th-seeded Wolfpack headed to ACC semis

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WASHINGTON — DJ Horne scored 18 points, including two clutch free throws with 15 seconds left, and North Carolina State ousted No. “When you look at those three games that we played, honestly, we’ve looked like the more fresh team than anybody.” Duke heads into the NCAAs on a sour note after dropping its regular-season finale at home to rival …

Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament title
9 months, 1 week ago

Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament title

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Niele Ivey had felt the thrill of winning championships as a player and an assistant coach, and she had been praying for the opportunity to experience it as Notre Dame’s head coach. Maddy Westbeld added 16 points and seven boards as Notre Dame had just six players after losing leading shot blocker Kylee Watson to a knee …

No. 9 North Carolina beats North Carolina State 79-70, maintains hold on 1st place in ACC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 9 North Carolina beats North Carolina State 79-70, maintains hold on 1st place in ACC

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina turned in a strong defensive performance and found a spark in a scrum against rival North Carolina State. Harrison Ingram scored a season-high 22 points and the ninth-ranked Tar Heels appeared motivated following a feisty moment when the teams squared off in the second half Saturday, rallying from a 10-point deficit for a 79-70 …

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Brad Brownell kept telling his Clemson players that they were a better team than their results had shown so far with their NCAA Tournament hopes in question. PJ Hall had 25 points along with the go-ahead putback with 3:14 left as the Tigers stunned the Tar Heels 80-76 on Tuesday night, earning a marquee win despite …

Aziaha James scores 28, powers No. 3 NC State to win over No. 15 Louisville 77-67
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Aziaha James scores 28, powers No. 3 NC State to win over No. 15 Louisville 77-67

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored 28 points to help No. “The first half was a whole lot more fun,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. … And you can’t get emotional when you miss a shot.” Players from both teams wore uniforms featuring pink in celebration of N.C. State’s “Play4Kay Game” which aims to honor former Wolfpack coach Kay …

Coleman leads Nevada against No. 24 Colorado State after 23-point game
11 months ago

Coleman leads Nevada against No. 24 Colorado State after 23-point game

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Colorado State Rams at Nevada Wolf Pack Reno, Nevada; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nevada hosts the No. Colorado State averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 more makes per game than Nevada gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Jarod Lucas is shooting 38.0% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Wolf Pack, while …

Davis, Ingram help No. 7 North Carolina pull away in 2nd half to beat rival NC State 67-54
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis, Ingram help No. 7 North Carolina pull away in 2nd half to beat rival NC State 67-54

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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina wants to play fast, yet coach Hubert Davis didn’t like how much the seventh-ranked Tar Heels’ rival “sped us up” with pressure backed by a hostile crowd. RJ Davis scored 16 points and Harrison Ingram had a career-best 19 rebounds to help UNC beat North Carolina State 67-54 on Wednesday night. “We knew they kind …

Parker, Taylor score 15 each, NC State rolls past Virginia 76-60
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Parker, Taylor score 15 each, NC State rolls past Virginia 76-60

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Dennis Parker Jr. and Jayden Taylor scored 15 points each and North Carolina State defeated Virginia 76-60 on Saturday in the conference home opener for the Wolfpack. The Wolfpack led 35-28 at halftime then opened the second half on an 11-4 run in which Parker scored four points and Horne hit a 3-pointer to give them a …

NC State and Virginia meet in conference matchup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NC State and Virginia meet in conference matchup

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Virginia Cavaliers at NC State Wolfpack Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolfpack -1.5; over/under is 127.5 BOTTOM LINE: DJ Horne and the NC State Wolfpack host Reece Beekman and the Virginia Cavaliers. Virginia averages 6.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than NC State gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolfpack: …

Horne, NC State Wolfpack square off against the Virginia Cavaliers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Horne, NC State Wolfpack square off against the Virginia Cavaliers

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Virginia Cavaliers at NC State Wolfpack Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Reece Beekman and the Virginia Cavaliers take on DJ Horne and the NC State Wolfpack in ACC action. Virginia has shot at a 45.5% rate from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points greater than the 43.0% shooting opponents of NC State have averaged. LAST …

NC State Wolfpack and the No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers play in San Antonio, Texas
1 year ago

NC State Wolfpack and the No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers play in San Antonio, Texas

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Tennessee Volunteers vs. NC State Wolfpack San Antonio; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers and the NC State Wolfpack meet at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NC State’s average of 7.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is …

Rivers helps No. 5 North Carolina State beat Vanderbilt 70-62
1 year ago

Rivers helps No. 5 North Carolina State beat Vanderbilt 70-62

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Saniya Rivers scored 22 points as No. River Baldwin added 12 points and 10 rebounds for N.C. State, Aziaha James chipped in 14 points, and Zoe Brooks had 10 points, four assists and four steals. N.C. State put more cushion between itself and Vanderbilt by outscoring the Commodores 19-10 in the third quarter. That team I saw …

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

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

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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 …

Sanchez, Lee help No. 16 Kansas State women turn back No. 18 North Carolina 63-56
1 year ago

Sanchez, Lee help No. 16 Kansas State women turn back No. 18 North Carolina 63-56

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ESTERO, Fla. — Gisela Sanchez scored 15 points off the bench, including four free throws in the final 20 seconds, and No. 18 North Carolina 63-56 on Saturday in a battle of unbeaten teams at the Gulf Coast Showcase. The Wildcats made 8 of 10 free throws in the final two minutes and were 15 of 20 from the line …

Rivers helps N.C. State top No. 2 UConn, earning fist win over Huskies in 25 years.
1 year, 1 month ago

Rivers helps N.C. State top No. 2 UConn, earning fist win over Huskies in 25 years.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Saniya Rivers had a career-best 33 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists to help North Carolina State stun second-ranked Connecticut 92-81 on Sunday, earning the program’s first win against the Huskies in more than a quarter-century. — Sa’Myah Smith had 21 points and 11 rebounds, freshman guard Mikaylah Williams scored a career-high 20, and …

NC State bowl eligible after 20-6 win over Miami
1 year, 1 month ago

NC State bowl eligible after 20-6 win over Miami

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Battled, battled, battled, and just made plays when we needed to.” Devin Boykin sealed the win for N.C. State when he intercepted Miami’s Tyler Van Dyke with under 4 minutes to play. When Miami entered Wolfpack territory on Saturday, it was plagued by missed opportunities and …

College Football Picks: SEC divisions on line with No. 13 LSU-No. 8 Bama, No. 14 Mizzou-No. 1 UGA
1 year, 1 month ago

College Football Picks: SEC divisions on line with No. 13 LSU-No. 8 Bama, No. 14 Mizzou-No. 1 UGA

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 8 Alabama The Tigers’ surprising victory against the Tide last year sent them to the SEC championship game in Brian Kelly’s first season as coach. 10 Oklahoma at Oklahoma State The Cowboys have turned their season around with three straight victories, fueled by RB Ollie Gordon, …

NC State won an NCAA bid through the transfer portal. So the Wolfpack will try to do it again
1 year, 1 month ago

NC State won an NCAA bid through the transfer portal. So the Wolfpack will try to do it again

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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State returned to the NCAA Tournament after bolstering its roster through the transfer portal. N.C. State relied on a backcourt that included a veteran point guard in Jarkel Joiner and soft-touch big man DJ Burns Jr. joining a homegrown talent in scoring guard Terquavion Smith. “It’s unfair for met to say whether I have a …

Princeton women top NC State 64-63 in March Madness opener
1 year, 9 months ago

Princeton women top NC State 64-63 in March Madness opener

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SALT LAKE CITY — Grace Stone is making a habit of game-winning jumpers for the streaking Princeton Tigers. Stone scored 22 points, including her fifth 3-pointer of the game with 4.7 seconds remaining, to lift 10th-seeded Princeton to a thrilling 64-63 win over North Carolina State in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday night. “That’s a …

Galloway, Hall lead Clemson past N.C. State 96-71
1 year, 9 months ago

Galloway, Hall lead Clemson past N.C. State 96-71

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Brevin Galloway and PJ Hall combined for 48 points, 36 in a dominating first half, Hunter Tyson added a double-double and Clemson beat North Carolina State 96-71 on Saturday. Burns Jr. lead North Carolina State with 24 points and Jarkel Joiner added 16. N.C. State coach Keven Keatts picked up a technical with Hunter making two free …

UNLV ranked for first time in 29 years; South Carolina No. 1
1 year, 10 months ago

UNLV ranked for first time in 29 years; South Carolina No. 1

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UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque was 4 years old the last time the Lady Rebels were ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. Now the Las Vegas native has the team back in the Top 25 for the first time since 1994: UNLV entered the poll at No. STREAK BUSTED North Carolina State is not ranked for …

Hayes helps No. 6 N.C. State rally past Syracuse 56-54
1 year, 11 months ago

Hayes helps No. 6 N.C. State rally past Syracuse 56-54

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Madison Hayes hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:11 remaining and No. The teams traded turnovers in the final seconds and the Wolfpack’s Saniya Rivers hit a free throw with one second left for the final margin. A lot to fix, but I’m thankful they found a way to pull it out in the fourth quarter and now …

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

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

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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 …

No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations
2 years, 4 months ago

No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations

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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 …

TDs from Angeline, Thomas help NC State beat Duke 31-20
4 years, 2 months ago

TDs from Angeline, Thomas help NC State beat Duke 31-20

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Cary Angeline and Thayer Thomas had second-half touchdown catches to help North Carolina State beat Duke 31-20 on Saturday despite losing starting quarterback Devin Leary to injury. There isn’t any flinch.” The Wolfpack picked off Chase Brice three times, the last coming after the Blue Devils had driven to the N.C. State 40-yard line with 6:06 left …

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