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Letter from the Sports Editor: Thank you Technician, for everything

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
The softball team cheers on sophomore infielder Hannah Goodwin after her home run during the game against the Radford Highlanders in Dail Softball Stadium on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The Wolfpack beat the Highlanders 8-7.

Goodwin’s walk-off homer caps NC State softball’s comeback win over Radford

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
The NC State women's basketball team yells in celebration as graduate center River Baldwin gets fouled while shooting a basket during the quarterfinals game of the ACC tournament against Notre Dame in Greensboro Coliseum on Friday, March 3, 2023. River made four rebounds. NC State lost to Notre Dame 66-60.

NC State women’s basketball has memorable moments, shows promise in rebuilding season

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
(From left) Sophomore guard Terquavion Smith, graduate guard Jarkel Joiner and freshman guard LJ Thomas smile while looking down the court during the annual Heritage Game against Coppin State in Reynolds Coliseum on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. NC State beat Coppin State 94-72.

NC State men’s basketball defies expectations, bounces back to winning ways

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Sophomore Ed Scott slams his opponent during the ACC Wrestling Championship in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Scott placed third in the tournament for his weight class. NC State won their fifth-consecutive ACC Championship with a score of 101.5.

NC State wrestling takes 10th place at NCAA Championships for second-straight season

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
March 19, 2023
Sophomore guard Terquavion Smith goes up for a quick jumper during the quarterfinal game of the Men's ACC Tournament versus the Clemson Tigers in Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Smith scored 11 points against Clemson. Clemson beat NC State 80-54.

NC State men’s basketball eliminated by Creighton despite Smith’s heroic performance

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Graduate guard Jarkel Joiner shoots the ball during the second round of the ACC Tournament game against Virginia Tech in the Greensboro Coliseum on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Joiner scored 20 points, had 10 assists and grabbed seven rebounds for the Pack. NC State beat Virginia Tech 97-77.

NC State men’s basketball wakes up in ACC Tournament, routs defending champ Virginia Tech

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Head coach Wes Moore communicates with his players during the game against Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Feb. 23, 2023. NC State lost 77-62.

NC State women’s basketball enters ACC Tournament in unfamiliar spot as 8-seed

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Senior center Camille Hobby makes a layup in the game against Pitt inside Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. Hobby led the team in points scored, scoring 21 points for the Wolfpack. NC State beat Pitt 68-63.

Hobby’s career-high, Hayes lead NC State women’s basketball to Senior Day win over Pitt

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Senior forward Jada Boyd bypasses defender during the game versus Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Feb. 23, 2023. Boyd made five field-goals and nine free-throws. NC State lost to Duke 77-62.

NC State women’s basketball swept by Duke in regular season, falls 77-62 in Cameron Indoor

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
Sophomore guard Terquavion Smith hugs graduate guard Jarkel Joiner after Joiner scored during the game against UNC-Chapel Hill in PNC Arena on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Smith had 12 points for NC State. The Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels 77-69.

Pack gets monkey off its back with win over UNC, turns attention towards postseason

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Sophomore guard Aziaha James jumps for a layup during the game against UNC in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. James scored 18 points during the game. The Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels in overtime 77-66.

NC State women’s basketball stages late comeback, outlasts UNC in OT thriller

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Sophomore guard Terquavion Smith yells after making a basket over the UNC-Chapel Hill defense in the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Smith scored 12 points for the Wolfpack before his injury in the second half. The Wolfpack lost to the Tar Heels 80-69.

NC State men’s basketball out for revenge in home matchup against UNC

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Freshman Dylan Fishback slams his opponent during the 184 bout against Duke in Reynolds Coliseum on Jan. 27, 2023. Fishback won his individual match by fall. NC State beat Duke 46-3.

COLUMN: Wrestling is now a must-attend sport for all Wolfpack fans

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Freshman Jackson Arrington celebrates after winning his match during the NC State duel against Duke in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Arrington won his individual match10-2. NC State beat duke 46-3.

NC State wrestling continues to dominate for second straight week, crushes Virginia

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
Graduate guard Jarkel Joiner drives to the basket during the game against UNC-Chapel Hill in the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Joiner had 18 points. The Wolfpack lost to the Tar Heels 80-69.

Pack men’s basketball struggles with fouls, loses Smith in loss to UNC

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Graduate forward DJ Burns prepares the ball during the game against Miami in PNC Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Burns 13 points and nine rebounds. The Wolfpack won 83-81 in overtime.

NC State men’s basketball eying first win in Chapel Hill since 2018

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Junior guard Diamond Johnson holds off Tar Heel pressure during the Wolfpack's basketball game against the UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heels in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Wolfpack lost to the Tar Heels 56-47.

UNC pulls away from Pack women’s basketball in fourth quarter, takes round one in Chapel Hill

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
January 15, 2023
UNC's women's basketball coach, Courtney Banghart, talks to NC State's coach, Wes Moore, before the game in UNC's Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. NC State beat UNC 66-58.

NC State women’s basketball travels to UNC for highly-anticipated matchup

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Junior guard Diamond Johnson sprints to the net during the game against Virginia inside Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Johnson made four rebounds and three assists, while also scoring 10 points for the Pack. NC State won the game 87-62.

NC State women’s basketball bounces back with blowout win over Virginia

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
January 8, 2023
Sophomore guard Terquavion Smith dribbles the ball during the game against Duke in PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. The Wolfpack won 84-60.

Fire and Ice: Smith, Joiner lead Pack men’s basketball to blowout win over No. 16 Duke

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
January 5, 2023
Graduate forward D.J. Burns Jr. evades defense at PNC Arena on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.

Burns, big second-half run power NC State men’s basketball to first ACC win over Louisville

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
December 23, 2022
Junior guard Madison Hayes drives the ball to the basket during the game against USF in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Hayes made three assists, three steals and two rebounds. NC State beat USF 65-57.

NC State women’s basketball earns gritty win over Clemson in ACC opener

Ben Ellis, Sports Editor
December 18, 2022
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