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Q1 Win! The Wolfpack Holds on and Beats SMU 84-83

Game Summary: The first half was close, until it wasn’t. With about 4 minutes (29-32) before the half, NC State went cold and SMU heated up and went on a 10-5 run to close the half leading 42-34. Stats were similar, SMU shot 43% /50% / 50% for the half, the Wolfpack 39% / 33% […]

about 14 hours ago | 0 reads

Game thread: NC State vs. SMU

A couple of good-shooting teams with iffy defenses, we’ll see if the points flow accordingly. Wolfpack vs. Mustangs Tip time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 (Kevin Brown, Cory Alexander) Online streaming: WatchESPN

about 18 hours ago | 0 reads

ROAD TRIP! NC State Heads to Dallas to Take On SMU

When: Tuesday February 3, 9:00 PM Where: Moody Coliseum, Dallas TX TV: ESPN2 Opponent: SMU Mustangs Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): SMU 82-81 / SMU 82-80 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Wake Forest game: “We’re at the halfway mark now. I believe we’re seven and two here at the halfway mark. […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

NC State at the midway point in ACC play

What a difference a couple of weeks can make. NC State’s season felt completely up in the air after the baffling home loss to Georgia Tech, but the Wolfpack has since won four straight, including three on the road, to put itself in good shape as February gets underway. State is solidly in the NCAA […]

2 days ago | 0 reads

Q1 Win! The Wolfpack Rains Fire and Brimstone on the Deacons 96-78

Game Summary: More halves like this one, please! After going almost 3 minutes to score (thank you P2!), NC State warmed up and started hitting from outside. The Wolfpack shot 60% (9-15) from the 3PT line and 50% (8-16) from 2PT and won the rebounding 17-11. Williams and McNeil led the scoring with 14 each […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

Game thread: NC State vs. Wake Forest

A quick reminder that there’s no linear television coverage for this one on account of the change in tip time. Too many noon games already accounted for, I guess. Wolfpack vs. Demon Deacons Tip time: Noon ET TV: None. Online streaming: ACCNX (Scott Pryzwansky, Stan Lewter)

4 days ago | 0 reads

On The Road Again: The Wolfpack Heads to Winston-Salem to Face Wake Forest

When: Saturday January 31 – 12:00 PM Where: Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem NC TV: (UPDATED 1/30 PM) – Streaming on ACC Network Extra only Opponent: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 79-76 / NC State 79-75 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Syracuse win: What’s […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

NC State downs Boston College, 106-84

Normally you might have to worry a little bit if you give up 16 made threes, but not so on Thursday night, as not even a ridiculously above-average shooting performance from Boston College could keep the Eagles close. NC State’s offense was relentless thanks to standout performances from Zoe Brooks, Tilda Trygger, Khamil Pierre, and […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

2026 NC State Baseball Preview – Part III: Who’s New

We’re less than 30 days out from the start of NC State’s 2026 baseball season, so now’s as good a time as any to get to know the team before they hit the diamond. The Wolfpack will be looking for their third trip to Omaha in the last six seasons, so let’s figure out how […]

MLB

7 days ago | 0 reads

You can’t wear that on television

If you missed it last week, Will Wade accidentally caused a modest kerfuffle with some remarks he made during his radio show. He mentioned that he isn’t allowed to wear apparel with the slobbering wolf on it—like anyone else he’s disappointed he can’t don the school’s best logo—and also said that his decision to wear […]

7 days ago | 0 reads

The Wolfpack Peels the Orange 88-68

Game Summary: NC State started the game well for the first time lately. By the first official timeout the lead was 13-5 Wolfpack. Despite a decided height advantage, the rebounds were tied at 16 at the half. Stats were generally even; the Pack won the first half with quality shooting 50%/40%/82%. Williams had a great […]

8 days ago | 0 reads

Game thread: Syracuse vs. NC State

I’m anticipating a late-arriving student section this evening as everyone tries to avoid receiving this shirt: Orange vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU (Kevin Brown, Cory Alexander) Online streaming: WatchESPN

8 days ago | 1 read

The Wolfpack Welcomes Syracuse

When: Tuesday January 27 – 7:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ESPNU Opponent: Syracuse Orange Men Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 81-71 / NC State 81-72 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade from Thursday night radio show: (also in Pulse of the Pack podcast – S2E22) Crowd Question: What’s something about [you] […]

8 days ago | 0 reads

NC State’s 2026 football schedule released

NC State’s 2026 football schedule presents a big opportunity, just considering which teams aren’t on it. The Pack plays nine league games this fall but only three of them are on the road, and the team also has two separate runs of three straight home games. There are no Thursday night games this year, though […]

9 days ago | 2 reads

NET: Snapshot

NC State is NET 27 (Q1: 1-4, Q2: 6-1, Q3: 3-1, Q4: 4-0) The Wolfpack is trending upward on the strength of an upset at Clemson Tuesday, and a solid win on a tough day at Pittsburgh. Disappointingly, Syracuse has lost three in a row and is now into Q3 territory. Another must win, landmine […]

9 days ago | 2 reads

NC State picks up Miami transfer linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr.

NC State received a commitment on Sunday from Miami transfer linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr., who was a mainstay in the Hurricanes’ rotation in 2025. Aguirre played in all 16 games for Miami this season, with one start, and recorded 43 tackles. Five of those tackles came against NC State in mid-November. He’ll step right into […]

9 days ago | 0 reads

NC State Steals a Road Game at Pitt 81-72

Game Summary: The first half was brutal. It took NC State five minutes to score their first point. Pitt put on a clinic in offensive rebounding, leading the Wolfpack 14-2 at the half. Williams picked up his second foul early and only played 11 minutes. Copeland (10 pts) and Holloman (7 pts) kept the Wolfpack […]

11 days ago | 0 reads

Road Trip! NC State (the Men In Black) Heads to Pittsburgh

When: Saturday January 24 – 12:00 PM Where: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh TV: ESPNU Opponent: Pitt Panthers Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 78-72 / NC State 77-71 Wolfpack Snapshot: KenPom Adj. Efficiency: Offense ranked 34, Defense ranked 42 Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Clemson game. Asked what the win said about […]

12 days ago | 0 reads

Looking at roster turnover in the ACC

Now that we’re a bit removed from the transfer portal window, I put together an overview of roster change among ACC schools this offseason to provide some perspective on NC State’s turnover. Relatively speaking, NC State has had a calm offseason: its 15 transfers out ranks 14th, so the Wolfpack well in terms of roster […]

13 days ago | 2 reads

2026 NC State Baseball Preview – Part II: Who’s Back

We’re less than 30 days out from the start of NC State’s 2026 baseball season, so now’s as good a time as any to get to know the team before they hit the diamond. The Wolfpack will be looking for their third trip to Omaha in the last six seasons, so let’s figure out how […]

MLB

13 days ago | 0 reads

NC State makes four more portal additions

The portal work continues for NC State, which made additions to both sides of the ball over the last five days. Maybe the most impactful pickup of the bunch is former App State wide receiver Davion Dozier, who had 20 catches for 448 yards and five touchdowns in nine games last season. Dozier’s size and […]

14 days ago | 0 reads

Q1 Win! NC State Beats #18 Clemson 80-76

Game Summary: The shooting woes from the Georgia Tech game were not in evidence in the first half, NC State shot 48% / 43% / 67%. The Tigers turned the ball over 8 times, resulting in 9 points for the Pack. The Wolfpack led points in the paint 18-14. McNeil and Copeland led the scoring […]

15 days ago | 2 reads

Game thread: NC State vs. Clemson

Well, no time like the present to start digging out from under Saturday’s disaster. Wolfpack vs. Tigers Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network (Wes Durham, Dennis Scott) Online streaming: ACCNX

15 days ago | 3 reads