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All content by Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
Senior guard Saniya Rivers (left) and senior guard Aziaha James (right) smile during the last moments of the semifinals game of the ACC Tournament against UNC-Chapel Hill in Greensboro Coliseum on Friday, March 7, 2025. NC State won the game 66-55.

Draft day glory: NC State’s dynamic duo joins the WNBA

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Senior guards Saniya Rivers, Aziaha James, and Madison Hayes celebrate a basket together during the second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Michigan State in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 24, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Spartans 83-49.

COLUMN: A tribute to NC State women’s basketball’s superstar trio

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
The women's basketball team huddles together before the second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Michigan State in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 24, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Spartans 83-49.

The final chapter: NC State women’s basketball’s season ends in Sweet 16 loss to LSU

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2025
Senior guard Saniya Rivers smiles after scoring during the second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Michigan State in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 24, 2025. Rivers scored 17 points, on top of making 11 assists, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks. NC State won the game 83-49.

COLUMN: Giving women’s college basketball its well-deserved flowers

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Senior guard Saniya Rivers drives to the net during the first round game of the NCAA Tournament against Vermont in Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Rivers scored 15 points, on top of making 12 rebounds and two steals. The Wolfpack beat the Catamounts 75-55.

No. 2 seed NC State women’s basketball makes statement with 75-55 domination over No. 15 seed Vermont in Round of 64

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2025
NC State women's basketball head coach Wes Moore talks to freshman guard Zamareya Jones after she fouls during the semifinals game of the ACC Tournament against UNC-Chapel Hill in Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The team collected 22 personal fouls total. NC State beat UNC 66-55.

Momentum, confidence fuel NC State women’s basketball’s championship dreams

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2025
Senior guard Aziaha James expresses frustration to the bench 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 for the Wolfpack. NC State lost the game 76-62.

One quarter too many: NC State women’s basketball’s Achilles heel strikes again

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2025
Coach Kevin Keatts shouts during the game against the University of North Carolina in the Dean E. Smith Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. NC State lost the game 97-73.

NC State men’s basketball head coach Kevin Keatts will not return

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2025
Senior guard Saniya Rivers and senior guard Madison Hayes prepare for introductions before the game against Wake Forest in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons 78-57 on senior night.

Built for March: No. 7 NC State women’s basketball poised for postseason success

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
Freshman guard Zamareya Jones flexes after an and-one during the game against Wake Forest in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Jones scored eight points. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons 78-57 on senior night.

No. 9 NC State women’s basketball clinches No. 1 seed in ACC Tournament and claims share of championship

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Freshman infielder Kendall Simmers allows a ball to pass while at bat during the game against UNC-Wilmington in Dail Softball Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Simmers was walked once. The Wolfpack beat the Seahawks 14-1.

NC State softball dominates Day 2 of The Raleigh Times tournament

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Senior guards Saniya Rivers, Madison Hayes, and Aziaha James share a hug before the game against Wake Forest in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons 78-57 on senior night.

No. 9 NC State women’s basketball shows off on Senior Night, steamrolls Wake Forest by 21

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
The teams line up for the playing of the national anthem before NC State's game against Notre Dame in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the top ranked Fighting Irish in double overtime 104-95.

Grit, guts and glory: No. 9 NC State women’s basketball’s relentless pursuit of greatness

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Sophomore guard Zoe Brooks celebrates in the middle of a circle of NC State women's basketball team players after the Wolfpack's game against the Fighting Irish in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Brooks scored 33 points, going 14-14 from the free throw line and recorded 10 rebounds. The Wolfpack beat the number one ranked Fighting Irish in double overtime 104-95.

No. 13 NC State women’s basketball stuns No. 1 Notre Dame in double overtime thriller

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Sophomore pitcher Madison Inscoe pitches during the game against UNC-Charlotte at Dail Softball Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Inscoe pitched three innings and gave up two runs while recording two strikeouts. The Wolfpack lost to the 49ers 4-2.

NC State softball takes commanding victory 4-0 over Elon

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Sophomore guard Zoe Brooks looks confused after a play is called during the game against UNC-Chapel Hill in Carmicheal Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Brooks scored 10 points and made six rebounds. NC State lost to UNC-Chapel Hill 66-65.

COLUMN: No. 13 NC State women’s basketball has a glaring issue

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Junior outfielder Bailey Edwards swings the bat during the game against Barton College at Dail Softball Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. NC State faced Barton College during a fall practice game where no score was kept.

NC State softball swings and misses on Day 2 of Joan Joyce Classic

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
Senior guard Madison Hayes celebrates the final stop during the game against Miami in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Hayes led the team with 19 points. The Wolfpack beat the Hurricanes 76-74.

No. 10 NC State women’s basketball survives Miami in 76-74 win

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2025
Senior guard Madison Hayes yells at freshman center Lorena Awou after Awou blocked a shot during the Play4Kay game against Duke in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils 89-83.

No. 14 NC State women’s basketball clobbers No. 22 Florida State 97-74

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
Senior guard Aziaha James soaks in the crowd during the Play4Kay game against Duke in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. James led NC State with 36 points. The Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils 89-83.

James’ career-high secures 13-point comeback victory for No. 14 NC State women’s basketball over No. 10 Duke in Play4Kay game

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Freshman guard Zoe Brooks attempts a contested layup during the game against Wake Forest in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, March 3, 2024. NC State won against Wake Forest 75-57.

No. 17 NC State women’s basketball continues hot streak with 90-83 victory over Wake Forest

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Sophomore outfielder Tori Ensley (left), and senior infielder Taylor Ensley (right) pose for a photo in Dail Softball Stadium on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The sisters on the NC State softball team have made a name for themselves, finishing in the top five in batting average last season.

A family affair: The bond of the Ensley sisters

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
Graduate guard Madison Hayes attempts to shoot the ball during the game against University of Virginia in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. Hayes scored 19 points and made 11 rebounds. NC State won the game against UVA 73-68.

No. 21 NC State women’s basketball extends home streak with grit and glass domination over Virginia

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2025
Senior guard Marcus Hill guards the basket in the match against Notre Dame in the Lenovo Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Hill had three rebounds and scored 15 points. NC State beat Notre Dame 66-65.

COLUMN: Marcus Hill deserves the spotlight in NC State men’s basketball’s offense

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2025
Freshman forward Tilda Trygger fights for a loose ball during the game against Clemson in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Trygger scored six points. The Wolfpack beat the Tigers 83-79.

No. 21 NC State women’s basketball falls short in key matchup against No. 24 Cal

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2025
Senior guard Aziaha James drives down the court during the women's basketball game against Ole Miss in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. James scored 11 points and had four steals. NC State beat Ole Miss 68-61.

No. 21 NC State women’s basketball overcomes poor shooting in 61-47 win over JMU

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
December 20, 2024
Freshman guard Zamareya Jones navigates around an opponent during the game against Old Dominion in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Jones scored 15 points, on top of making four rebounds and three blocks. NC State won the game 86-55.

NC State women’s basketball’s relentless run burns Old Dominion in 86-55 victory

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Back judge Frederick Dimpfel holds back graduate offensive tackle Anthony Belton and a UNC-Chapel Hill player during the football game against UNC-Chapel Hill at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. NC State beat UNC 35-30.

NC State football outlasts UNC in 35-30 rivalry classic

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
Junior outside hitter Courtney Bryant spikes the ball during the match against Wake Forest in Reynolds Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Bryant scored 13 points during the match. NC State beat Wake Forest 3-0.

NC State volleyball rebounds at home, defeats Wake Forest in straight sets

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Graduate cornerback Aydan White tries to make a tackle during the football game against Duke at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Devils 29-19.

COLUMN: From promise to pain — inside NC State football’s disastrous season

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey hands the ball off during the football game against Duke at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 29-19. Bailey threw for 184 yards and recorded one passing touchdown.

Freshman phenom marks new era for NC State football

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Offensive coordinator Robert Anae joins the team in the winners circle during the NC State football team's NASCAR Experience as a part of the Duke's Mayo Bowl week of events at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Anae was recently named the new offensive coordinator for the Wolfpack after former offensive coordinator Tim Beck agreed to take the head coaching job at Coastal Carolina.

COLUMN: NC State football’s Anae-ghtmare of an offense by the numbers

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Graduate forward DJ Burns and junior guard Aziaha James shake hands during the men's and women's basketball Final Four celebration at the Belltower on Monday, April 15, 2024. Burns and James were their respective regionals Most Outstanding Player.

COLUMN: This is the year for NC State to cement itself as a basketball school

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
NC State football head coach Dave Doeren walks down the field during the football game against Clemson in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Clemson beat NC State 59-35.

COLUMN: It’s time for unpleasant talks regarding the future of NC State football

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
Redshirt junior safety Rente Hinton tries to pull down the ball carrier during the football game against Northern Illinois at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Huskies 24-17.

COLUMN: The door to an ACC Championship is officially shut for NC State football

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
Tight end junior Justin Joly celebrates with the rest of the team after making a touchdown during the football game against Wake Forest in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Joly scored one touchdown. NC State lost to Wake Forest 34-30.

Wake Forest downs NC State football 34-30 with late score in dramatic conference clash

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Decari Collins points for a first down during the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Collins caught for 38 yards. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons 26-6.

Bets for NC State football’s matchup against Wake Forest

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jackson Vick and redshirt freshman linebacker Kamal Bonner celebrate the fumble recovery during the football game against Northern Illinois at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Huskies 24-17.

Takeaways from NC State football’s 24-17 win over Northern Illinois

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
Senior Natalie Ambruester tees off during the match versus Louisville in the Wolfpack Match Play semifinals at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Monday, April 3, 2023. Ambruester lost her final match versus Florida State 1-up. 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 fourth in Cavalier Regional Preview, Madsen continues to impress

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2024
Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey runs with the ball during the football game against Clemson in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Bailey passed for 204 yards and scored one touchdown.  Clemson beat NC State 59-35.

DUELING COLUMN: NC State football isn’t dead in the water — yet

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Graduate guard Michael O'Connell celebrates during the second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Oakland at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Saturday, March 23, 2024. O'Connell scored 12 points and made eight assists. NC State beat Oakland 79-73 in overtime to advance to the Sweet 16.

Insatiable hunger fuels new-look NC State men’s basketball

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 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-led NC State men’s golf opens season with tournament win at Rod Myers Invitational

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Redshirt junior Sean Brown tries to push his opponent out of bounds during the football game against Clemson in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Brown had five tackles total and one sack. Clemson beat NC State 59-35.

Takeaways from NC State football’s 59-35 loss to Clemson

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Head coach Kevin Keatts waves the net around 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.

The dawn of the Kevin Keatts era

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Graduate running back Jordan Waters charges through the defenders during the game against LA Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Waters had 36 rushing yards during the game. The Wolfpack beat the Bulldogs 30-20.

Takeaways from NC State football’s 30-20 win over Louisiana Tech

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Graduate running back Jordan Waters stares down a defender after a run during the game against Western Carolina in Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Waters ran for two touchdowns. The Wolfpack defeated the Catamounts 38-21.

Prop bets for NC State vs. Tennessee

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
Freshman wide receiver Kevin Concepcion holds out his hand as he runs the ball down the field during the game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Concepcion scored two touchdowns for the Wolfpack. NC State beat Marshall 48-41.

NC State football’s showtime offense

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2024
Graduate transfer quarterback Grayson McCall at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. McCall transferred to NC State with one year of eligibility from Coastal Carolina where he threw for 9,623 yards and rushed for 1,113.

Grayson McCall has ‘grit running through his veins’

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2024
Graduate outfielder Garrett Pennington celebrates his home run against the Kentucky Wildcats during the Wolfpack's opening game of the College Men's World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 14, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Wildcats 5-4.

NC State baseball loses 5-4 to Kentucky in extra-inning thriller, falls into loser’s bracket

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
June 16, 2024
The NC State baseball team lines up for the national anthem before 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 beats Georgia 8-5 in Game 3 of Super Regional, punches ticket to Omaha for first time since 2021

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
June 11, 2024
Head coach Elliott Avent looks out at the mound during the Wolfpack's second game of the ACC Baseball Championship against the Duke Blue Devils on Truist Field in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The Blue Devils beat the Wolfpack 8-1.

Wolfpack veterans prepare for Raleigh Regional, potential road to Omaha

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
May 30, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Dominic Fritton pitches during the Wolfpack's home game against the UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heels on Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, April 19, 2024. Fritton, the starting pitcher for the Wolfpack Friday night, pitched for a season high six innings giving up four hits for four runs on 99 pitches. The Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels 5-4.

No. 23 NC State baseball takes rough 9-5 loss to No. 10 Virginia

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
May 11, 2024
Junior Hannah Goodwin runs during the game against Presbyterian at Dail Softball Stadium on Saturday April 20, 2024. Goodwin walked once and had three runs batted. The Wolfpack defeated the blue hose in the first game of the doubleheader 10-0.

NC State softball fails to take final game of series, falls 5-3 to No. 5 Duke

Connor VanDerMark, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2024
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