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Fifth-year Alexis Galarneau lunges to return the ball against Florida State on Friday, March 12, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Galarneau won his singles match 6-2, 6-3, helping the Wolfpack to a 4-0 victory over the Seminoles.

NC State men’s tennis weathers season riddled with injuries and COVID-19 cancellations

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
June 6, 2021
Sophomore Alana Smith celebrates her win in NC State's Women's Tennis match vs. USC on Saturday, Jan. 18 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.

Wolfpack women’s tennis rose to elite levels amid historic season

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
June 6, 2021
Junior Anna Rogers celebrates winning a point with freshman Alana Smith against Duke on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Ambler Tennis Stadium in Durham. Rogers and freshman Alana Smith beat Duke sophomore Kelly Chen and senior Ellyse Hamlin 6-2 during the Wolfpack’s 4-0 overall loss, ending their season in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.

Smith, Rogers make historic run as NC State women’s tennis sends two pairs to the NCAA Doubles Championship

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
May 27, 2021
5th year Anna Rogers looks to hit ball at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Rogers won her match adding to NCSU Women's Tennis 7-0 victory against Virginia Tech.

Pair of Pack women’s tennis players compete in NCAA Singles Championship, Rogers makes it to quarterfinals

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
May 26, 2021
Senior Jaeda Daniel and fifth-year Adriana Reami celebrate winning a point against Iowa State in the second round of NCAA Championships on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The pair won their doubles match 6-2 to help the Wolfpack to a 4-2 win.

Wolfpack women’s tennis keeps on rolling, advances to NCAA Championships quarterfinals

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
May 16, 2021
Fifth-year Anna Rogers and senior Jaeda Daniel celebrate Daniel’s match-clinching win against Iowa State on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The Wolfpack won 4-2 to advance to the third round of NCAA Championships.

Pack women’s tennis headed to Sweet 16 via gutsy win over Iowa State

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
May 8, 2021
Senior Jaeda Daniel and 5th year Adriana Reami tap each other for a "good job" after winning a point in their doubles against Virginia Tech at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, April 9th, 2021. NCSU won 7-0.

NC State women’s tennis shuts out VCU to open up NCAA Championships

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Senior Collin Shick celebrates with partner Robin Catry Saturday, March 13, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The pair won their doubles match six games to two during the Wolfpack’s 4-1 team win over the Miami Hurricanes.

NC State men’s tennis set to start NCAA tournament with trip to South Carolina

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
Fourth year Adriana Reami returns the serve against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami and Daniel lost their doubles match to Virginia 3-6.

Wolfpack women’s tennis hosts regional in NCAA tournament

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
Fifth-year Anna Rogers returns the ball against No. 12 Virginia on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Rogers’ doubles match with junior Alana Smith went unfinished and Rogers lost her singles match 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. The Wolfpack won 4-3.

Disappointing singles play leads to early ACC Championships exit for Pack women’s tennis

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
April 25, 2021
Junior pitcher Carlos Rodon prepares to pitch during the first game of a three-game series against Appalachian State on Feb. 21, 2014. The No. 12 Wolfpack defeated the Mountaineers 6-5.

Pack Look Back: College careers of Carlos Rodon, Trea Turner, Andrew Knizner

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
Sophomore Robin Catry celebrates winning a point against Florida State on Friday, March 12, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The Wolfpack won 4-0.

Robin Catry continues to elevate his game with Pack men’s tennis despite early obstacles

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
Fifth-year Adriana Reami serves against UNC-Charlotte on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami won her doubles match with senior Jaeda Daniel 6-0 to help the Wolfpack to a 5-0 victory.

NC State women’s tennis looks forward as regular season comes to a close

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
April 5, 2021
Fifth-year Anna Rogers returns the ball against UNC-Charlotte on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Rogers won her doubles match with junior Alana Smith 6-2, as well as her singles match 6-3, 6-1 to help the Wolfpack to a 5-0 victory.

Women’s tennis runs out of gas against No. 1 UNC after thrilling victory over No. 12 Duke

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
April 3, 2021
Senior Lexi Keberle serves against UNC-Charlotte on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The Wolfpack won 5-0.

NC State women’s tennis regular season ACC title hopes quickly diminishing

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Freshman Abigail Rencheli, senior Lexi Keberle and fifth-year Adriana Reami break down a huddle before playing UNC-Charlotte on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The Wolfpack won 5-0.

Women’s tennis keeps on rolling against UNC-Charlotte

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Anna Rodgers, a fourth year in business administration, celebrates the victory against Virginia at the women's tennis match on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Rodgers and Smith won their doubles match 6-2.

Pack women’s tennis pushes win streak to four matches after undefeated weekend

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 21, 2021
Senior Collin Shick celebrates with partner Robin Catry Saturday, March 13, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The pair won their doubles match six games to two during the Wolfpack’s 4-1 team win over the Miami Hurricanes.

Men’s tennis gets shut out by No. 14 South Carolina

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 20, 2021
Sophomore Martin Rocens celebrates after hitting a game winning point on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. NC State won the match against the Miami Hurricanes 4-1.

Wolfpack men’s tennis dominates Presbyterian in midweek match

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
Junior infielder Austin Murr waits for the ball as a runner slides back to first base during the game versus the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Doak Field at Dail Park. The Hurricanes beat the Wolfpack 6-4.

Austin Murr proving his hot start last year with Pack baseball was no fluke

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
Anna Rodgers, a fourth year in business administration, celebrates the victory against Virginia at the women's tennis match on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Rodgers and Smith won their doubles match 6-2.

Wolfpack women’s tennis goes 2-0 on ACC weekend road trip

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 13, 2021
Junior Rafa Izquierdo Luque returns the ball against Florida State on Friday, March 12, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Izquierdo Luque won his singles match 6-3, 6-1, helping the Wolfpack to a 4-0 victory over the Seminoles.

Wolfpack men’s tennis cruises to victory in a pair of ACC matches

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 13, 2021
Sophomore Rafa Izquierdo Luque returns the ball against Texas on Sunday, March 1 at Cary Tennis Park. Izquierdo Luque and junior Collin Shick won their doubles match 6-4 and Izquierdo Luque lost his singles match 6-4, 6-0, but the Wolfpack ended up with a 4-3 team win.

Pack men’s tennis sweeps Boston College, improves to 4-1 in conference play

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
The women's tennis team lines up for the national anthem at the tennis match against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.

Wolfpack women’s tennis readies for a March full of ACC play

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Lexi Keberle, a junior studying sports management, returns the volly in her singles match on March, 1 2020 against Virginia at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Keberle achieved a 25-11 record in singles.

Wolfpack tennis teams each come away from weekend with loss to top-five team

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 28, 2021
Former Head Coach Mark Gottfried walks back to the locker room with freshman guard Dennis Smith Jr. after his last game as the coach of the Wolfpack on March 7, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Wolfpack was defeated by Clemson 75-61 during the first round of the 2017 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament.

COMMENTARY: Want a top men’s basketball recruit? Hire their family

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Redshirt sophomore forward DJ Funderburk goes up for a shot while guarded by Virginia forward Jay Huff during the ACC Tournament game on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in the Spectrum Center. Funderburk scored 12 points and shot 4-6 against the Cavaliers. The Wolfpack lost to Virginia 76-56.

Wolfpack men’s basketball looks to upset slumping No. 15 Virginia

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Senior Alexis Galarneau returns the ball during a doubles match against Texas on Sunday, March 1 at Cary Tennis Park. Galarneau and freshman Robin Catry won the match 6-4 and Galarneau later won his singles match 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 6-1 to give the Wolfpack a 4-3 team win.

Pack men’s tennis opens conference play with a pair of dominant wins

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 21, 2021
Anna Rogers, a senior studying business administration and accounting, celebrates while calling the ball out in her singles match on March, 1 2020 against Virginia at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Rogers achieved a 101-24 record in doubles.

NC State women’s tennis sweeps Wake Forest to open ACC play

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2021
Fourth year Adriana Reami returns the serve against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami and Daniel lost their doubles match to Virginia 3-6.

NC State women’s tennis wins big in pair of weekend matchups

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 14, 2021
Junior Alexis Galarneau reaches for the ball during his singles match in J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He lost the match 7-5, 6-1 as the Wolfpack lost 4-2 overall to Wake Forest.

NC State men’s tennis continues to struggle against top-ranked teams

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
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NC State men’s tennis looks for better February after early-season struggles

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
Sophomore Rafa Izquierdo Luque returns the ball against Texas on Sunday, March 1 at Cary Tennis Park. Izquierdo Luque and junior Collin Shick won their doubles match 6-4 and Izquierdo Luque lost his singles match 6-4, 6-0, but the Wolfpack ended up with a 4-3 team win.

No. 14 NC State men’s tennis loses tight match to No. 12 Georgia

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
January 31, 2021
Alana Smith, a sophomore studying political science, returns the ball in her singles match on March, 1 2020 against Virginia at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Smith holds a 32-13 record in singles overall.

Women’s tennis splits pair of matches in ITA Kick-Off

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
Junior Tadas Babelis returns the ball against Texas on Sunday, March 1 at Cary Tennis Park. Babelis' doubles match with sophomore Yannai Barkai went unfinished and Babelis lost his singles match 6-1, 6-2, but the Wolfpack ended up with a 4-3 team win.

No. 8 NC State men’s tennis opens season to mixed results at ACC Challenge

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
January 20, 2021
Junior Anna Rogers pulls back to return the ball during her singles match against UNC-Chapel Hill junior Makenna Jones. Rogers lost to Jones 7-6, 6-3, 4-2 on Feb. 27 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.

No. 8 NC State women’s tennis faces familiar foes at UNC Invitational

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
January 17, 2021
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Wolfpack Wager: Despite Wolfpack’s early finish, CFB regular season continues

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
December 9, 2020
N.C. State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) pulls in a reception while defended by Georgia Tech defensive back Kenan Johnson (24) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

NC State offense uses big first half lead en route to victory over Georgia Tech

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
Redshirt sophmore quarterback Bailey Hockman is tackled during a rush versus UNC on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Carter-Finley stadium. Hockman threw for 59 yards in six completions in the 41-10 loss.

Offense thrives for 36 points despite poor O-line play

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
Freshman wing Jakia Brown-Turner handles the ball against Duke on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Brown-Turner scored 12 points as the Wolfpack won 63-60.

Schedule change gives women’s basketball weekend matchup with NC Central

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
November 28, 2020
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Wolfpack Wager: NC State still a good bet on big spread

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
November 27, 2020
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Wolfpack Wager: Analyzing lines surrounding Indiana, Florida hype

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) prepares to pass while pressured by Miami defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Miami at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

Bailey Hockman’s career night not enough to lift Pack over No. 11 Hurricanes

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
November 7, 2020
Redshirt junior quarterback Russell Wilson runs the ball against Boston College in Carter-Finley Stadium on Oct. 9, 2010. Wilson had total of 45 rushing yards during the game. NC State won against Boston College 44-17

COMMENTARY: Football world recognizes Russell Wilson as elite, possibly MVP

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
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Wolfpack Wager: Bet the house on the Pack

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
Senior defensive end Bradley Chubb points upward in celebration on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack lost to Clemson 38-31.

Chubb impresses in Thursday Night Football performance, Wilson adds to MVP resume

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
NC State freshman running back Jordan Houston protects the ball while being tackled during NC State's game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Nov. 22, 2019. The Wolfpack lost, 28-26.

NC State faces early season test against No. 24 Pittsburgh

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
N.C. State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) scores on a three-yard touchdown run as Wake Forest linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) defends during the second half of N.C. State's 45-42 victory over Wake Forest at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.

Wolfpack football escapes with late win in shootout against Wake, shows offensive creativity

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020
COMMENTARY: Coronavirus causing sports drought

COMMENTARY: Coronavirus causing sports drought

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
COMMENTARY: The impact of cheating on a championship legacy

COMMENTARY: The impact of cheating on a championship legacy

Andy Mayer, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
Senior Adriana Reami celebrates her victory against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami and junior Jaeda Daniel lost their doubles match to Virginia 6-3.

Wolfpack women’s tennis gets back in the win column

Andy Mayer, Staff writer
March 6, 2020
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