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After renovation, the new court on Reynolds Coliseum features a large Mr. Wuf at center court and a brand new score board along with new courtside seats. Reynolds, which will now hold just over 5000 fans for games, or around 6000 for concerts. 

Commentary: This year of NC State athletics one of the best of all time

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
June 27, 2021
NC State baseball head coach Elliott Avent gets doused in Gatorade as the Wolfpack celebrates advancing to the College World Series. The Wolfpack won game three against Arkansas 3-2.

NC State baseball wins tiebreaker over No. 1 Arkansas 3-2, advances to College World Series

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
June 13, 2021
Freshman pitcher Sam Highfill throws a pitch during NC State's 6-5 win over Arkansas in Game two of the Fayetteville Super Regional. Highfill threw 6.1 innings, allowing just three runs on two hits in the win.

NC State baseball forces tiebreaker with bounce-back win over No. 1 Arkansas

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
June 12, 2021
Freshman pitcher Garrett Payne heads off the mound after throwing 2.1 innings of relief in the first game of the Fayetteville Super Regional. Payne started well, striking out the side in the fourth, but gave up three in the fifth.

NC State baseball smoked by No. 1 Arkansas 21-2 in first game of Super Regionals

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
June 11, 2021
Junior infielder Devonte Brown swings at a pitch during the game versus the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Doak Field at Dail Park. The Wolfpack lost to the Seminoles 15-11.

NC State baseball cruises past Alabama 8-1 in first game of NCAA regional

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
Florida State redshirt sophomore catcher Matheu Nelson celebrates his home run hit during the game versus the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Doak Field at Dail Park. The Seminoles beat the Wolfpack 15-11.

NC State baseball falls to Florida State 15-11 in high-scoring regular season finale

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
May 22, 2021
The Wolfpack Women's Tennis team huddles before the game against Virginia Tech at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, April 9th, 2021. NCSU won 7-0.

Phenomenal season for NC State women’s tennis ends in national semifinal

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021
Junior infielder Austin Murr swings the bat at an incoming ball thrown by a Tennessee Tech pitcher at Doak Field on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Murr had two hits and one run during the game.

NC State baseball takes down No. 16 Pitt 3-2 in series opener

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
May 14, 2021
Junior outfielder Jonny Butler runs to first after hitting a home run against UNC-Wilmington on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Doak Field. Butler went 2-4 with a triple and two runs batted in as the Wolfpack won 9-1.

NC State baseball cruises to 9-1 victory in last regular season midweek matchup

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
May 11, 2021
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COMMENTARY: Which NC State athletes would make the best hosts of Jeopardy?

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021
Junior outfielder Terrell Tatum swings against Louisville on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Doak Field. Tatum went 2-4 with a home run as the Wolfpack lost 6-3.

NC State baseball beats Wake Forest 13-7 in high-scoring series opener

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Junior team captain Alexis Galarneau wins 6-3, 6-4 against Louisville senior team captain Christopher Morin-Kougoucheff. The Wolfpack won against Louisville 4-1 on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in The J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.

Men’s tennis beats FSU, falls to No. 1 seed Virginia in semis of ACC Championships

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
April 24, 2021
Sophomore Easton Paxton takes a swing while driving a ball at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Paxton finished round two with an even score.

NC State men’s golf looks to take top spot at ACC Championship

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
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.

Wake Forest sweeps men’s tennis as NC State honors seniors

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
April 17, 2021
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Sydney Nester winds up against Virginia Tech on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nester pitched 2.1 innings, giving up five earned runs on six hits and striking out one. The Wolfpack lost 17-4 after five innings.

NC State softball hosts LSU in ACC-SEC matchup

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021
Senior Lexi Keberle serves against No. 12 Virginia on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Keberle won the deciding singles match 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 to help the No. 6 Wolfpack to a 4-3 win.

NC State women’s tennis wins 4-3 thriller over Virginia in regular-season finale

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
April 11, 2021
Senior opposite hitter Melissa Evans attacks Boston College on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. Evans recorded 11 kills and five digs as the Wolfpack won in straight sets.

NC State volleyball swept by Georgia Tech to snap three-game win streak

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
March 27, 2021
Redshirt junior forward D.J. Funderburk takes an inside shot against North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at the Dean E. Smith Center. Funderburk recorded 18 points and nine rebounds as the Wolfpack lost 85-79.

NC State men’s basketball’s season ends with loss to Colorado State in NIT

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Sophomore forward Jada Boyd shoots against Clemson on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. Boyd scored nine points as the Wolfpack won 86-65.

COMMENTARY: Women’s basketball needed two tough games to start NCAA Tournament

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Sophomore infielder Tyler McDonough tries to avoid contact with Louisville infielder Christian Knapczyk on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Doak Field. McDonough went 0-2 with two walks as the Wolfpack lost 6-3.

NC State baseball drops second game to Louisville for third straight series loss

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
March 20, 2021
The bench celebrates a Wolfpack point against Duke on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. The Pack won in five sets.

NC State volleyball hosts Clemson, Boston College in final home matches

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
Junior outfielder Jonny Butler awaits in the outfield on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Doak Field. Butler had 2 hits and scored 1 run during the Wolfpack’s 11-5 win over the Miami Hurricanes.

Baseball needs a bounce-back series against Duke at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Junior Devonte Brown celebrates after hitting a home run on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Doak Field. Brown added 2 RBIs from his home run which propelled NC State to a 11-5 win over Miami.

NC State baseball takes down No. 6 Miami 11-5 in first game of series for first ACC win

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
N.C. State's Jericole Hellems (4) drives by Pittsburgh's Ithiel Horton (0) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Pittsburgh at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, February 28, 2021.

NC State men’s basketball survives Pitt 65-62 for fourth straight win

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 28, 2021
Freshman catcher/outfielder Luca Tresh takes a swing against Clemson on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Doak Field. Tresh went 0-2 with two strikeouts and one walk in the Wolfpack’s 4-3 loss.

NC State baseball drops second game to Georgia Tech 8-3 for first series loss

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 27, 2021
Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim (35) pulls in the ball from N.C. State's Thomas Allen (5) during the second half of Syracuse’s 77-68 victory over N.C. State at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

NC State men’s basketball hosts Pitt looking to complete season sweep

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 27, 2021
Sophomore wing Jakia Brown-Turner and senior forward Kayla Jones celebrate a basket by senior guard Kai Crutchfield on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. Crutchfield recorded 11 points and four steals as the Wolfpack beat Pittsburgh 83-53.

Pack women’s basketball blows out Pitt in home finale behind historic 3-point shooting

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
NC State women’s basketball gets excited to play Clemson on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack won 86-65.

No. 2 NC State women’s basketball hosts ACC bottom-dwelling Pitt in home finale

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Sam Russ, a junior left fielder, swings at the softball game against Duke on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Dail Field. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 1-5.

NC State softball sweeps doubleheader against Louisville to clinch first ACC series win

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021
Senior forward Richard Howell defends the paint during the second game of the ACC Tournament against Virginia in Greensboro Coliseum Friday, March 15, 2013. The Wolfpack defeated the Cavaliers 75-56. Photo by John Joyner.

Pack Look Back: Richard Howell

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
Sophomore wing Jakia Brown-Turner drives against Clemson on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. Brown-Turner recorded 13 points and five rebounds as the Wolfpack won 86-65.

No. 4 NC State women’s basketball routs Clemson 86-65 for bounce-back win

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Sophomore middle blocker Pam Chukwujekwu goes up for the kill in Reynolds Coliseum October 27. Chukwujekwu had six kills, one assist, three block assists and one dig in the Wolfpack’s 3-0 loss to Syracuse.

NC State volleyball looks for continued improvement in spring after strong fall finish

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
Sophomore center Elissa Cunane attacks the basket against UNC-Chapel Hill center Janelle Bailey on Thursday, Jan. 9 at Carmichael Arena. Cunane recorded eight points and 13 rebounds as the Wolfpack suffered their first loss of the season 66-60.

Women’s basketball follows up big win over Louisville with game at North Carolina

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
Elly Henes, a junior distance runner from Cary, NC, runs in the NCAA Track & Field Championships in Tampa, Florida from May 24-26.

NC State track and field sees personal records, nationally relevant scores in Virginia Beach Challenge

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
February 2, 2021
Jan 31, 2021; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Jericole Hellems (4) takes a shot over the defense of Syracuse Orange forward Alan Griffin (0) in the second half at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Shorthanded NC State men’s basketball fights, but falls short at Syracuse

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
January 31, 2021
Freshman Alexis Galarneau backhands his opponent's return in a match against Miami University at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on April 14, 2017. In a double match along with Michael Ogden, the score ended with 6-2 win. In a single match against Christian Langmo, the score ended with 6-4, 6-1. The Wolfpack won the match against Miami University 5-2.

Pack men’s tennis beats Alabama, falls to Tennessee in ITA Kickoff Weekend

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
January 23, 2021
Junior forward Kayla Jones drives down the court during the semifinal game of the 2020 ACC Women's Tournament versus the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Greensboro Coliseum. Jones scored 9 points and had 4 rebounds against Boston College. The Wolfpack beat the Eagles 82-75 to advance to the championship game against Florida State.

Women’s basketball returns for ACC Championship rematch at Florida State

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
January 18, 2021
Junior running back Nyheim Hines darts upfield in the 39-25 win over Louisville in Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, October 5.

NFL Pack Pros: Indianapolis Wolfpack makes the playoffs, Meyers throws another TD

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
January 5, 2021
NC State's Elissa Cunane (33) celebrates heading back downcourt after the Wolfpack made a three-pointer during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

Cunane’s perfect day leads women’s basketball to season sweep of Boston College

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
January 3, 2021
N.C. State running back Zonovan 'Bam' Knight (7) runs into the end zone on 18-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 38-22 victory over Florida State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

Pack football’s comeback effort falls just short in Gator Bowl loss to Kentucky

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
January 2, 2021
N.C. State's Jada Boyd (5) drives around North Florida's Erin Jones (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against North Florida at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.

Women’s basketball finishes 2020 strong behind Jada Boyd’s career night

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
January 1, 2021
Sophomore forward Jericole Hellems shoots against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Greensboro Coliseum. The Wolfpack won their season opener 73-58.

Pack men’s basketball hosts North Carolina in ACC opener

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
December 20, 2020
Redshirt freshman forward Manny Bates shoots a free throw against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Feb. 29 at PNC Arena. Bates recorded 13 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks as the Wolfpack won 77-73.

Pack men’s basketball falls to Saint Louis 80-69 for first loss

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Redshirt junior quarterback Mike Glennon makes a run during the game against Maryland in Carter-Finley Saturday, Nov. 26. Glennon threw five touchdowns and 506 yards in the 56-41 Wolfpack win. Photo by Alex Sanchez.

NFL Pack Pros: Glennon tosses two TDs in season debut, Brissett runs for two TDs

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
NC State sophomore safety Tanner Ingle misses a tackle during NC State's game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Nov. 22, 2019. The Wolfpack lost, 28-26.

Front seven shines, secondary underperforms in Wolfpack’s defense grades

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
NC State junior receiver Emeka Emezie (3) struggles to collect a pass in the end zone after having it deflected by Syracuse defender Scoop Bradshaw (18). NC State hosted Syracuse Orange on Thursday, October 10, 2019. NC State won the game 16-10. Emezie led the team in receiving with 77 yards on 5 catches.

NC State football travels to last-place Orange for final road game

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
November 27, 2020
N.C. State's Devon Daniels (24) drives past Charleston Southern's Sean Price (23) during N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern in the Wolfpack Invitational at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.

Daniels’ career night, strong defense lead men’s basketball past Charleston Southern in opener

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
November 26, 2020
Freshman wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling takes off down the field after receiving a pass against Louisiana Tech Saturday, August 31, 2013. Valdes-Scantling had 4 completed passes for 87 yards in the Wolfpack's 40-14 win against the Bulldogs at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Valdes-Scantling, Meyers have career games in NFL week nine

Ben Ellis, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
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