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The News Site of North Carolina State University - Technician

Technician
All content by Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
Aidan Carlson (left), a fourth-year studying statistics and Colby Trotter (right), a third-year studying communication pose for a portrait on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Carlson served as one of Technician Vol. 105’s assistant sports editor, and Trotter served as the sports editor. The film “Step Brothers” (2008) inspired the photo.

Letter from the editor: If it weren’t for Technician

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Senior Chloe Negrete holds up a wolfie during the meet against Ohio State in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, March 7, 2025. Negrete scored 9.975 on the balance beam. NC State defeated Ohio 197.000-196.325.

No. 19 NC State gymnastics season comes to a close after placing third at Tuscaloosa Regional

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 6, 2025
Will Wade, the new head coach of NC State men's basketball, gazes into the crowd before starting his press conference in Reynolds Coliseum on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. NC State introduced Will Wade as its 21st head coach in program history.

What a general manager means for NC State men’s basketball

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
Junior catcher Hannah Church runs from first base to second while eyeing the pitch during the game against UNC-Wilmington in Dail Softball Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Church was walked twice. NC State beat UNC-Wilmington 14-1.

Church keeps slugging, Maxton keeps shoving in NC State softball’s 8-2 win over Charlotte

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 27, 2025
Will Wade, the new head coach of NC State men's basketball, walks into a press conference discussing his hiring in Reynolds Coliseum on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Wade is the Wolfpack's 21st men's basketball coach, following after former coach Kevin Keatts.

Will Wade brings winning pedigree, unapologetic confidence to NC State men’s basketball

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Senior infielder Taylor Ensley and senior infielder Alaina Smith bump hips before the game against UNC-Wilmington at Dail Softball Stadium on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Ensley had one hit. NC State lost to UNC-Wilmington 5-4.

NC State softball wins series over Boston College, splits last two games

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Junior Grace Sheble swims the women 200-yard butterfly during the swimming and diving meet against UNC-Wilmington at Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Sheble placed first in the heat with a time of 1:57.31. The NC State women's team beat Wilmington 181-89.

NC State women’s swimming and diving place top 10 at NCAA Championships for sixth straight year

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 23, 2025
BREAKING: Will Wade to be next NC State men’s basketball head coach

BREAKING: Will Wade to be next NC State men’s basketball head coach

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 19, 2025
Senior guard Aziaha James hangs her head during the championship game of the ACC Tournament against Duke in Greensboro Coliseum on Friday, March 7, 2025. James led the team in points, scoring 18 overall. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 76-62.

Pack women’s basketball’s rebounding woes prove costly in ACC Championship loss to Duke

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 9, 2025
Redshirt junior infielder Michele Tarpey gets ready to strike the ball during the game against UNC-Wilmington at Dail Softball Stadium on Feb. 28, 2025. Tarpey hit twice during the game. NC State lost to UNC-Wilmington 5-4.

NC State softball’s win streak snapped as offense, pitching struggle on first day of Raleigh Times tournament

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Senior forward Ben Middlebrooks and senior guard Jayden Taylor talk during the game against Boston College in the Lenovo Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Middlebrooks and Taylor each had one assist. The Wolfpack beat the Eagles 70-62.

The story behind NC State’s Black History Month basketball jerseys

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Freshman distance runners Angelina Napoleon and Kate Putman come off the final bend during the Raleigh Relays track meet at the Derr Track and Field Facility on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Napoleon finished the 800m dash with a time of 2:07.55 and Putman finished at 2:11.88.

Women set program record in distance medley relay race as NC State track and field wrapped up regular season

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Graduate Chloe Negrete puts up a "wolfie" on the balance beams during the meet against UNC-Chapel Hill at Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Negrete scored a 9.975 on the floor exercise. NC State beat UNC 197.025-195.500.

Negrete leads No. 18 NC State gymnastics to season sweep over No. 24 UNC-Chapel Hill

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
NC State head coach responds to an interviewer after their game against UNC-Chapel Hill at the Lenovo Center on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Throughout the game, there were 11 lead changes and eight times when the teams were tied. NC State lost against UNC-Chapel Hill 63-61.

COLUMN: Kevin Keatts can’t stop talking about last season, and it’s telling

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 18, 2025
Freshman distance runner Grace Hartman and graduate mid-distance runner Savannah Shaw come around the curve during the women 1500m finals event of the outdoor track ACC championships at the Paul Derr Track and Field Facility on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

NC State track and field competes at four events, Hartman clocks third-fastest mile in NCAA history

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 17, 2025
Senior guard Aziaha James and senior guard Saniya Rivers regroup with coaches during timeout in Carmichael In Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. James led the game  with 16 overall scored points in the game. NC State lost the game 66-65

Second-quarter stumble costs No. 10 NC State women’s basketball in 66-65 loss to No. 12 Tar Heels

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 16, 2025
Sophomore Ashley Knight poses on the balance beam during the meet against Pittsburgh at Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Knight recorded a 9.700 on the balance beam. NC State beat Pittsburgh 196.475-193.600.

No. 19 NC State gymnastics narrowly defeats Clemson on the road

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
Senior guard Saniya Rivers does a celebratory jump during the Play4Kay game against Duke at Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Rivers scored 13 points for NC State. The Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils 89-83.

NC State athletics week in review

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Sophomore pitcher Dominic Fritton pitches during the Wolfpack's Men's College World Series game against the Florida Gators on Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, June 17, 2024. The Gators defeated the Wolfpack 5-4.

Fritton, Willadsen’s potential return to form could define NC State baseball’s season

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
The NC State Women's Gymnastics team celebrates after a completed event on vault during the meet against the University of Pittsburgh in Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The combined team score for the vault event was 48.925. The Wolfpack beat the Pitt Panthers 196.475 to 193.600.

No. 20 NC State gymnastics takes care of Pittsburgh in annual Pink Meet

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
Right Wing Mikko Rantanen looks down ice during the game versus the Chicago Blackhawks at the Lenovo Center on Thursday, Jan 30, 2025. Rantanen had one goal during the game. The Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks 3-2.

Carolina Hurricanes offensive struggles continue in 2-1 loss to Minnesota Wild

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
Sophomore pitcher Jacob Dudan (left) and junior pitcher Derrick Smith pose for a photo at Doak Field at Dail park on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. When discussing playing a similar role on the team Dudan said “We had a ton of faith in each other last year.” Dudan and Smith combined for 14 of the team’s 18 saves in 2024.

D-Rock and The Dude: NC State baseball’s bullpen aces

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
Senior guard/forward Dontrez Styles puts his hands on his head as he heads to the bench after fouling out during the Wolfpack's game against the Duke Blue Devils in Cameron Indoor on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Blue Devils beat the Wolfpack 74-64.

NC State men’s basketball late-game woes persist in 74-64 loss to No. 2 Duke

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
FCA hires Julie Brooker as character coach

FCA hires Julie Brooker as character coach

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Debbie Antonelli, NC State women's basketball guard from 1982-86 and color commentator for ESPN, introduces the halftime recognition of women who have survived breast cancer and their stories during halftime in the game against Louisville in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. NC State beat Louisville 77-67.

Debbie Antonelli’s journey comes full circle with induction into NC State women’s basketball ring of honor

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 14, 2025
Senior Brooke Smead salutes at the end of her balance beam routine during the gymnastics team's Red and White Exhibition in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The red team beat the white team 11-9.

No. 8 NC State gymnastics finishes last in Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 13, 2025

Does the NC State-UNC basketball rivalry still resonate in the transfer portal era?

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 8, 2025
Head coach Kevin Keatts watches the game with his tongue out during the game against Florida State in the Lenovo Center on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Seminoles 84-74.

What does a path to the NCAA Tournament look like for NC State men’s basketball?

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 5, 2025
Graduate guard Michael O'Connell defends an opponent during the game against Wake Forest University in the LJVM Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. O'Connell scored 10 points and made four rebounds. NC State lost the game 59-77.

It’s getting late early for NC State men’s basketball after 77-59 loss to Wake Forest

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
January 4, 2025
Defenseman Jalen Chatfield guards an opponent during the Hurricanes game against the New Jersey Devils at Lenovo Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-2.

Markstrom’s masterclass powers New Jersey Devils to 4-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
December 27, 2024
Defenseman Dmitri Orlov watches the puck during the Carolina Hurricanes game versus the Washington Capitals at PNC Arena on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hurricanes beat the Capitals 4-2.

Capitals quiet Hurricanes offense in 3-1 rout

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
December 20, 2024
NC State football head coach Dave Doeren runs onto the field with the football team during the football game against Clemson in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Clemson beat NC State 59-35.

How NC State football fell short of preseason expectations and the lessons learned from a frustrating season

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
December 16, 2024
Senior guard Dontrez Styles is fouled during the game against Florida State in the Lenovo Center on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Styles scored 21 points and made five rebounds. NC State won the game 84-74.

Dontrez Styles wills NC State men’s basketball to 84-74 overtime victory over Florida State

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
December 7, 2024
Redshirt freshman running back Hollywood Smothers tries to land in the endzone during the football game against UNC-Chapel Hill at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Hollywood scored two touchdowns and rushed for 83 net yards. NC State beat UNC 35-30.

Can NC State football’s promising young offense be enough to regain the trust of the fanbase?

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
Head coach Marc Hubbard celebrate with the student section "The red terrors" after their win during the Wolfpack's first round home playoff game against the Charlottle 49ers at Dail Soccer Field on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the 49ers 2-1 in double overtime.

NC State men’s soccer advances to third round of NCAA Tournament for first time since 1992 with 2-0 win over Georgetown

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 24, 2024
Redshirt freshman running back Hollywood Smothers rushes upfield during the game against Georgia Tech in Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hundai Field in Atlanta on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Smothers rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown. NC State lost to Georgia Tech 30-29.

COLUMN: NC State football finds offensive identity too late in 30-29 loss to Georgia Tech

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
(From left to right) Senior defender Yves Tcheuyap, sophomore forward Hakim Karamoko and senior forward Henrique Santos congratulate junior midfielder Taig Healy after his goal during the match against Duke University at Dail Soccer Field on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 2-1.

Hubbard revives NC State men’s soccer with return to NCAA Tournament

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Former NC State basketball star Casey Morsell speaks with fellow commentator Evan Budrovich during the game against Coastal Carolina in the Lenovo Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Morsell played for the Wolfpack from 2021 to 2024. NC State won the game 82-70.

Inside Casey Morsell’s journey to becoming a color commentator

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 18, 2024
Freshman forward Tilda Trygger blocks South Carolina guard, Bree Hall during the Ally Tipoff at the Spectrum Center on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. NC State lost to South Carolina 71-57.

Facing early adversity, NC State women’s basketball searches for frontcourt solutions

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 10, 2024
Sophomore wide receiver Kevin Concepcion looks into the crowd before the football game against Duke at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 29-19.

COLUMN: From focal point to footnote — The curious case of Kevin Concepcion’s sophomore year

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 10, 2024
First-year women’s soccer head coach Tim Santoro has led the Pack to a 2-0 record through the team’s first two games of 2013.

Santoro dismissed as NC State women’s soccer head coach

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
Junior center attacking midfielder Taig Healy lies on the grass and is hugged by junior forward Santiago Hoyos López after NC State's home ACC playoff game against Virginia at Dail Soccer Field on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Cavaliers came from behind to defeat the Wolfpack 2-1 despite a flury of shot attempts from the Wolfpack within the last minute of the game.

NC State men’s soccer ACC Tournament hopes dashed in an instant in 2-1 loss to Virginia

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
Head coach Marc Hubbard holds up "wolfies" after the match against Florida Gulf Coast University at Dail Soccer Field on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. NC State won 1-0.

Reviving the Wolfpack: How head coach Marc Hubbard turned around NC State men’s soccer

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey throws a touchdown to junior tight end Justin Joly during NC State's game against Stanford in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Bailey passed for 234 yards and three touchdowns. The Wolfpack beat the Cardinal 59-28.

COLUMN: Confidence and command define CJ Bailey’s performance against Stanford

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 2, 2024
Sophomore forward Donavan Phillip collides with a Louisville defender during the Wolfpack's final home soccer game of the regular season against the Louisville Cardinals at Dail Soccer Field on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Cardinals 1-0.

No. 12 NC State men’s soccer drops regular-season finale 1-0 at Wake Forest

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas dekes the puck in front of a Bruins player during the game against Boston in PNC Arena on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The Hurricanes beat the Bruins 4-1.

Hurricanes demolish Bruins 8-2 in first game back from state fair road trip

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Haunted by greatness: How NC State men’s basketball broke a curse

Haunted by greatness: How NC State men’s basketball broke a curse

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
Junior Grace Sheble swims the women 200-yard butterfly during the swimming and diving meet against UNC-Wilmington at Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Sheble placed first in the heat with a time of 1:57.31. The NC State women's team beat Wilmington 181-89.

NC State swimming and diving splits dual meet with Arizona State in season opener

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 27, 2024
A historic journey: NC State basketball coaches Keatts and Moore reflect on Final Four runs

A historic journey: NC State basketball coaches Keatts and Moore reflect on Final Four runs

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
Head coach Dave Doeren blankly walks off the field after the game against Syracuse in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. NC State suffered its fourth loss of the season. The Orange defeated the Wolfpack 24-17.

COLUMN: NC State football fans did their part, but Doeren’s Wolfpack didn’t hold up its end

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 13, 2024
Graduate guard Michael O'Connell smiles at reporters on the main stage during the ACC Tipoff event at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. During the event, O'Connell answered reporters questions and detailed the future of the team for the 2024-2025 season.

Michael O’Connell: The lacrosse standout who became NC State men’s basketball’s savior

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
Head coach Kevin Keatts speaks to reporters during the ACC Tipoff event at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. During the event, Keatts detailed the future of the team and what to expect in the 2024-2025 season.

Rebuilding through the portal has become the new normal for NC State men’s basketball

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
NC State head coach Wes Moore talks to the starting lineup before the ACC Tournament semifinals game against Florida State in Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, March 9, 2024. NC State beat Florida State 69-43.

Underdogs no more: NC State women’s basketball prepares for season with a target on its back

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
Senior guards Saniya Rivers and Aziaha James share a laugh during the ACC Tipoff event at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. During the event, the pair of guards along with head coach Wes Moore previewed the season and answered questions about the team coming off a final four run.

Backcourt bond: NC State women’s basketball’s inseparable duo of Rivers and James

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
Graduate quarterback Grayson McCall gets carted off the field during the football game against Wake Forest in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The game against Wake Forest was McCall's first game since his was injured during the game against Louisiana Tech. NC State lost to Wake Forest 34-30.

COLUMN: This is more than just a game. All focus should be on the health of Grayson McCall.

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Redshirt junior linebacker Caden Fordham attempts to make an open field tackle during the football game against Northern Illinois at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Fordham finished with 14 total tackles and six solo tackles. The Wolfpack beat the Huskies 24-17.

NC State football’s ‘bloody’ practice week paid dividends in win over Northern Illinois

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
Redshirt junior punter Caden Noonkester kicks during the football game against Clemson in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Noonkester punted the ball four times for a total of 164 yards. Clemson beat NC State 59-35.

NC State football’s secret weapon: Noonkester’s pinpoint punting secures 24-17 win over Northern Illinois

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
Senior midfielder Vusumzi Plamana celebrates after scoring during the match against High Point at Dail Soccer Field on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Plamana made one of three goals scored by the Wolfpack. NC State beat High Point 3-2.

Against all odds: Vusumzi Plamana’s story of overcoming tragedy

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
NC State football head coach Dave Doeren walks into the visitor tunnel during halftime against Clemson in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. At halftime, NC State was down 45-7. Clemson beat NC State 59-35.

COLUMN: NC State football is proving how dangerous it is to build through the transfer portal

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 21, 2024
Freshman quarterback C.J. Bailey looks for an open pass while being defended during the game against LA Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Bailey had 156 passing yards during the game. The Wolfpack beat the Bulldogs 30-20.

CJ Bailey offers glimpse into future, potentially present for NC State football

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 14, 2024
Sophomore forward Donavan Phillip is embraced by his teammates after the goal during the soccer game against Winthrop at Dail Soccer Field on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Phillip scored the second goal against Winthrop. The Wolfpack beat the Eagles 7-0.

Takeaways from No. 24 NC State men’s soccer’s historic season start

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
Junior Lauren Olivares Leon lines up her putt on the 18th hole during the Wolfpack Match Play at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Wolfpack finished sixth overall in its final regular season stitch.

NC State women’s golf opens season at Cougar Classic, Madsen places top 10

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
Redshirt junior forward Aidan Payne celebrates a goal during the soccer game against Winthrop at Dail Soccer Field on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Payne scored the fifth goal against Winthrop. The Wolfpack beat the Eagles 7-0.

No. 24 NC State men’s soccer dominates Winthrop 7-0, remains undefeated

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Redshirt junior Kai Orine celebrates winning his bout after the duel against UNC-Chapel Hill in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Orine won the 133 bout by technical fall. The Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels 33-6.

NC State’s most charismatic athlete: Kai Orine

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
Head coach Dave Doeren walks off the field after of the Wolfpack's game against the Tennessee Volunteers in Bank of America Stadium for the Duke's Mayo Classic on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Volunteers 51-10.

COLUMN: Not good enough — NC State football under Dave Doeren

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
September 8, 2024
Graduate quarterback Grayson McCall throws the ball during the game against Western Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. The Wolfpack defeated the Catamouts 38-21.

NC State football’s lackluster season opener curbs preseason dreams

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
August 30, 2024
Graduate quarterback Grayson McCall (left), graduate running back Jordan Waters (middle) and senior defensive end Davin Vann (right) wait to speak during the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The three players alongside head coach Dave Doeren spoke as representitives of the NC State football team for the media day event.

COLUMN: NC State football has the opportunity to put a stamp on the most successful year in NC State athletics

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
August 27, 2024
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New NC State men’s soccer coach Marc Hubbard is embracing the challenge

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
August 16, 2024
Senior defensive end Davin Vann answers questions during the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Vann decided to return for his final year at NC State over a chance at the NFL Draft earlier in the offseason.

Davin Vann: The leader of the Pack

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
July 25, 2024
Graduate quarterback Grayson McCall talks to the media at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, July 25, 2024. McCall transfered in to NC State from Coastal Carolina with one year of eligibility left.

How NC State Football landed top college transfers McCall and Waters

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
July 25, 2024
Junior catcher Jacob Cozart warms up before stepping into the batter's box during the NCAA Raleigh Regional final against the James Madison Dukes on Doak Field at Dail Park on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Dukes 5-3 to advance to the super regional round in Athens, Georgia.

NC State baseball fails to clinch World Series ticket, set for winner-take-all Game 3 against Georgia

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
June 9, 2024
Junior catcher Jacob Cozart celebrates with his teammates at home plate after hitting a home run during the game against Wake Forest at Doak Field at Dail Park on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Cozart recorded one run and three RBIs. NC State beat Wake Forest 9-6 and swept the series.

NC State baseball’s aggressive batting has it one win away from College World Series

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
June 8, 2024
The NC State baseball team walks to the dugout after warm ups prior to the Wolfpack's game against the James Madison Dukes in the NCAA Raleigh Regional final on Doak Field at Dail Park on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Dukes 5-3 to advance to the super regional round in Athens, Georgia.

NC State baseball set to face dangerous Georgia offense in Super Regional

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
June 7, 2024
Redshirt junior Nick Matthews strikes the ball with his club during the Stitch Intercollegiate golf match on Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Friday, April 12, 2024. Matthews finished the first round in first with a score of 73.

Mathews places top 15 in NCAA Championship

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
May 28, 2024
Redshirt junior Nick Matthews watches the ball after hitting it during the Stitch Intercollegiate golf match on Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Friday, April 12, 2024. Matthews finished the first round in first with a score of 73.

Mathews advances to NCAA Championship, shoots 12-under par

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
May 15, 2024
during the game against Norfolk State at Doak Field at Dail Park on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. NC State beat Norfolk State 18-0 in seven innings.

No. 23 NC State baseball secures pivotal series win with 13-5 victory over No. 10 Virginia

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
May 12, 2024
Junior Lauren Olivares Leon lines up her putt on the 18th hole during the Wolfpack Match Play at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Wolfpack finished sixth overall in its final regular season stitch.

Leon ties for seventh at NCAA Regional, falls just short at individual bid for NCAA Championship spot

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
May 8, 2024
Junior catcher Jacob Cozart hits a home run during the inaugural Victory Over Cancer game against Ball State at Doak Field at Dail Park on Sunday, April 28, 2024. NC State raised $50,860 for pediatric cancer research. NC State beat Ball State 11-3 and swept the series.

No. 20 NC State baseball takes series opener at No. 7 Florida State

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
May 4, 2024
Freshman pitcher Chance Mako hands kids a baseball before the inaugural Victory Over Cancer game against Ball State at Doak Field at Dail Park on Sunday, April 28, 2024. NC State raised $50,860 for pediatric cancer research. NC State beat Ball State 11-3 and swept the series.

No. 21 NC State baseball celebrates inaugural ‘Victory Over Cancer’ game

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 28, 2024
The team celebrates as graduate infielder Alec Makarewicz approaches home plate after hitting a home run during the game against Ball State at Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, April 26, 2024. Makarewicz scored one run and had four RBIs. NC State beat Ball State 10-2.

No. 21 NC State baseball takes series over Ball State with 9-3 win

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 27, 2024
NC State celebrates after the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Duke at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday, March 31, 2024. NC State beat Duke 76-64 to advance to the Final Four.

March 2024: The month of the Wolfpack

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Dominic Fritton pitches during the Wolfpack's last game in the home series against the Duke Blue Devils on Doak Field at Dail Park on Sunday, March, 24, 2024. The Wolfpack dropped the final game of the series to the Blue Devils 13-2, but won the series 2-1.

NC State baseball shuts out No. 2 Clemson 4-0

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 14, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce celebrates scoring a goal to win the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in PNC Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Pesce scored two goals. The Hurricanes beat the Penguins 3-2 in overtime.

Hurricanes inch closer to first place in Eastern Conference with 5-2 win over Blues

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 13, 2024

COLUMN: How Kevin Keatts became a winner

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 3, 2024
Head coach Kevin Keatts takes a photo with fans after winning the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Duke at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Burns led in scoring with 29 points. NC State beat Duke 76-64 to advance to the Final Four.

COLUMN: How Kevin Keatts became a winner

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
April 1, 2024
Graduate infielder Garrett Pennington swings his bat during the baseball game against Queens University at Doak Field at Dail Park on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Pennington scored one run. NC State beat Queens 17-2.

Pennington’s walk-off home run lifts No. 22 NC State baseball to 7-6 win and series sweep over Notre Dame

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 30, 2024
Junior forward Mohamed Diarra and graduate guard DJ Horne grab the rebound during the Sweet 16 game of the NCAA Tournament against Marquette at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, March 29, 2024. NC State beat Marquette 67-58.

COLUMN: Mohamed Diarra is NC State men’s basketball’s human energy drink

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 30, 2024
Fans raise wolfies as they sing The Star-Spangled Banner at the Belltower on Saturday, March 16, 2024. NC State men's basketball's Saturday victory is its first ACC championship win since 1987.

How NC State women’s and men’s basketball have leaned on each other and fans during Sweet 16 runs

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov allows a goal during the game against the New York Islanders in PNC Arena on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Kochetkov allowed five goals during the game. The Islanders beat the Hurricanes 5-4 in overtime.

Capitals outlast Hurricanes in 7-6 shootout

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 23, 2024
Members of the men's basketball team huddle up during the game against Wake Forest in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Wolfpack lost the game 83-79.

COMMENTARY: Inside the mindset of NC State men’s basketball’s ACC championship run

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 20, 2024
Junior forward Mohamed Diarra shoots the ball during the game against UNC-Chapel Hill in Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Diarra scored four points and made eight rebounds. NC State lost to Chapel Hill 79-70.

Why not us? NC State men’s basketball completes improbable run with ACC Championship victory over No. 1 seed UNC

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 17, 2024
Freshman infielder Luke Nixon dives for the ball during the game against Boston College in Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Wolfpack defeated the Eagles 5-4 (11).

No. 13 NC State baseball drops first game of series against Georgia Tech

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Junior forward Mohamed Diarra, graduate guard Michael O'Connell and junior forward Ben Middlebrooks guard their opponent during the game against Duke in PNC Arena on Monday, March 4, 2024. NC State lost to Duke 79-64.

NC State men’s basketball continues Cinderella run in shocking 74-69 win over Duke

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 14, 2024
Sophomore Lauren Olivares Leon tees off during the match versus Louisville in the Wolfpack Match Play semifinals at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Monday, April 3, 2023. Olivares Leon lost her final match versus FSU 7&6. NC State beat Louisville 3-1-1 in the semifinals and beat FSU 3-2-0 in the finals.

NC State women’s golf places second, Leon co-champion at Briar’s Creek Invitational

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
Freshman pitcher Cooper Consiglio throws the ball during the baseball game against Queens University at Doak Field at Dail Park on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Consiglio played in 4.0 innings and made three strike outs. NC State beat Queens 17-2.

No. 13 NC State baseball shellshocked in 18-3 loss to UNC-Greensboro

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
The women's basketball team celebrates junior guard Aziaha James offensive play as UConn redshirt junior guard Paige Bueckers picks up her fourth foul during the game in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. James scored 14 points and made four rebounds. NC State defeated UConn 92-81.

NC State women’s basketball regular season takeaways

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Graduate guard Casey Morsell shoots the ball during the senior night game against Duke in PNC Arena on Monday, March 4, 2024. Morsell scored nine points and made four rebounds. NC State lost to Duke 79-64.

NC State men’s basketball falls 79-64 to No. 9 Duke

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Senior guard Madison Hayes defends her opponent during the game against Wake Forest in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, March 3, 2024. NC State beat Wake Forest 75-57.

No. 12 NC State women’s basketball locks in two seed for ACC Tournament with 75-57 win over Wake Forest

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 3, 2024
Graduate right-handed pitcher Sam Highfill throws a pitch during the game against Towson in Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Wolfpack defeated the Tigers 6-5.

No. 14 NC State baseball sweeps doubleheader against Towson

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 2, 2024
Junior guard Saniya Rivers drives the ball to the basket during the game against Syracuse in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Rivers led in scoring with 22 points. NC State beat Syracuse 75-71 in overtime.

No. 12 NC State women’s basketball pulls out 75-71 overtime win against No. 19 Syracuse

Colby Trotter, Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
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