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NC State freshman Ryder Woodson sparks Pack in breakout game vs CCSU The NC State freshman launched his first career home run and second career double, paving the way to a 12-0 win over the Blue Devils in an elimination game.

Ryder Woodson hit his 1st career home run to spark a 12-0 elimination game W for the #Pack9.

@bryanpyrtle.bsky.social analyzed how the youngster seized the moment in his 3rd career start.

Ryan Marohn's gritty start paves way to NC State's win over No. 14 Louisville NC State baseball leaned on its Sunday starter to shut down an electric Louisville lineup. He rose to the occasion.

"He was very special today. He gave us an outing that we'll remember for a long time." -- Elliott Avent

Ryan Marohn rose to the occasion against a red-hot Louisville lineup in the NC State's 11-1 series-clinching win. // Story by @bryanpyrtle.bsky.social

No. 2 NC State overcomes slow start, beat No. 15 Vermont to open NCAA Tournament The Wolfpack got tested early but found a way to push past the Catamounts and advance in the Big Dance.

No. 2 seed NC State women's basketball battled out a 75-55 win over No. 15 seed Vermont Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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No. 1 NC State pushes past No. 5 UNC in physical battle, advances to ACC Tournament title game The Wolfpack went blow for blow with the Heels in a physical, defense-heavy battle but came out on top in Greensboro.

For the fifth time in the last six years, NC State is advancing to the ACC Championship Game!

The Wolfpack went blow for blow with the Heels in a physical, defense-heavy battle but came out on top in Greensboro. Immediate takeaways from @bryanpyrtle.bsky.social:

NC State overcomes rough shooting day to beat Georgia Tech in ACC Tournament quarterfinal It was never pretty, but the Wolfpack found a way to beat the Yellow Jackets in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament.

NC State got a heck of a battle against Georgia Tech but managed to get the W off two clutch free throws by Aziaha James.

@bryanpyrtle.bsky.social has the immediate recap from Greensboro:

Tilda Trygger stands out as X-factor for NC State entering March NC State’s freshman out of Sweden's playing her best basketball yet, making herself a potential game-changer for the Wolfpack in March.

NC State freshman Tilda Trygger is playing her best basketball of the season, making herself a potential game-changer for the Wolfpack in March.

@bryanpyrtle.bsky.social points out why the Swedish post could be an X-factor for the Pack:

NC State baseball shuts out UNCG on the road, 10-0 An excellent start by Cooper Consiglio and another good performance by Justin DeCriscio sparked the Pack to its first midweek win of the season.

NC State secured its first midweek W in style, shutting out the UNCG Spartans squad on the road.

Consiglio: 4.0 IP, H, 0 R, 6 K, 0 BB
Nance: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB
McHugh: 3-5, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI

@bryanpyrtle.bsky.social has the recap 👇👇

Wes Moore wins ACC Coach of the Year | Rivers, James, Brooks, Trygger earn ACC honors The Wolfpack stamped its mark on the ACC postseason awards with Moore earning his fourth ACC Coach of the Year award, Brooks taking home Most Improved Player and three red and white players securing A...

NC State earned a bevy of honors in the ACC postseason awards, including Wes Moore's fourth Coach of the Year award, Zoe Brooks earning Most Improved Player and three All-ACC honors!

@bryanpyrtle.bsky.social broke down every addition the Pack added to its trophy case. 👇👇

Class of 2025 cementing legacy as one of best in NC State WBB history NC State women’s basketball has seen a lot of excellent players in its history, but the class of 2025 ranks right up there as one of the most impactful groups ever.

“They want to win. They want to be the best.” — Raina Perez

NC State women’s basketball has seen a lot of excellent players in its history, but the class of 2025 ranks right up there as one of the most impactful groups ever.

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No. 12 NC State baseball faces myriad questions after loss to Coastal, 0-4 week The Wolfpack suffered another gut-check of a loss to the Chanticleers, prompting some difficult self-evaluation for the red and white going forward.

NC State baseball suffered another gut-check loss to the Chanticleers, prompting some difficult self-evaluation for the red and white going forward after an 0-4 week overall.

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Aziaha James rattles off 36 points as No. 14 NC State takes down No. 10 Duke James set a new career high against the Blue Devils -- again -- as the Pack earned a marquee win in this year's Play4Kay game.

Aziaha James' career high 36 points pushed No. 14 NC State to a 89-83 comeback win against No. 10 Duke.

This year's Play4Kay also raised over $450,000.

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No. 17 NC State still searching for 40 good minutes ahead of tough ACC stretch The Wolfpack's up and down showing at Wake Forest leaves it still searching for 40 consecutive minutes of quality basketball. With five of its next six opponents residing in the top 25, NC State knows...

The Wolfpack's up-and-down showing at Wake Forest leaves it still searching for 40 consecutive minutes of quality basketball.

With five of its next six opponents in the Top 25, NC State knows it needs to put it all together soon.

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"You have no idea how good Tim Duncan was"

BREAKING: NC State veteran RHP Matt Willadsen and OF Josh Hogue are expected to return for Opening Day.

The #Pack9 could also get help in the bullpen midway through the season. 👀👀

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'Phase 2 is the one we've all waited for': Major facility upgrades underway at Doak Field Phase two of NC State's upgrade of Doak Field at Dail Park brings major improvements to the player experience, including training facilities and the locker room.

Doak Field at Dail Park has entered phase two of its renovation, bringing massive upgrades to training facilities and the locker room.

"It's unbelievable to watch some of the things they've pulled off around here." -- Elliott Avent

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Pack9's Jacob Dudan named preseason D1Baseball First Team All-American The sophomore righty earn a spot on the first team as one of 10 players out of the ACC.

NC State pitcher Jacob Dudan has been named a preseason
@d1baseball.com First Team All-American ahead of the 2025 season.

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No. 21 NC State falls short at No. 24 Cal, 78-71 The Wolfpack went back and forth with the Golden Bears in the first half but faded away down the stretch.

No. 21 NC State went back and forth with No. 24 Cal in the first half but faded away down the stretch in a 78-71 loss in Berkeley.

@bryanpyrtle.bsky.social has the full takeaways:

RIP Ripken the bat dog

Gone too soon 🥲🥲

Someone just asked me "what's Zoboomafoo?"

Oh God am I getting old?

Hundreds of Beavers is the greatest movie I've ever seen

NC State WBB showcases elite potential in statement win at Louisville In front of a national audience, the Wolfpack wasted no time showing just how great it can play when it executes well.

In front of a national audience, No. 22 NC State wasted no time showing just how great it can play when it executes with precision.

@bryanpyrtle.bsky.social has the full breakdown from the Pack’s beatdown at Louisville:

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A journey toward forgiveness: Davin Vann has finally found himself years after his sister's death Vann is the Wolfpack's senior leader -- a fan favorite, even. But this notoriety is something that has taken him years to accept.

When he was 11 years old, Davin Vann witnessed his sister drown.

His path to finding peace has been nothing short of miraculous.

Hope you’ll give this a read.

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