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Redshirt safety Josh Jones walks off the field as Boston College celebrates their touchdown during the 21-14 homecoming loss to Boston College on Oct. 29, 2016 in Carter Finley Stadium.

Former Pack players set eyes on NFL Draft

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 23, 2017
Then-sophomore forward T.J. Warren reaches for a rebound during the game against Miami in PNC Arena March 1, 2014. The Wolfpack fell to the Hurricanes, 85-70. 

Wolfpack alumni impress in NBA, D-League

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 19, 2017
NC legislature oversteps with threat to ACC

NC legislature oversteps with threat to ACC

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 12, 2017
Freshman Adriana Reami returns a ball to opponent Fernanda Navarro at the N.C. State vs Clemson University tennis match at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Fri. Mar. 31st, 2017. Reami won her match against opponent Navarro after two sets scoring 7-5 and 6-3 respectively. The Wolfpack won over Clemson 6-1 raising their season to a 15-7 win-loss record.

Pack builds momentum as season nears end

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 9, 2017
Defensive coordinator Dave Huxtable talks to the white team at the conclusion of the Kay Yow Spring Game on April 1 in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Breaking down the 2017 defense

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 5, 2017
Negan, portrayed by Jeffery Dean Morgan, is the primary antagonist of season seven of AMC's The Walking Dead.

Walking Dead season 7 drags on but eventually delivers in finale

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 4, 2017
Sophomore wide receiver Kelvin Harmon fights for possession of the ball midair with sophomore corner back Nick McCloud in the Wolfpack's Kay Yow Spring Game on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. The format of this year's Spring Game was completely changed, featuring scripted plays and no live tackling.

Breaking down the 2017 offense

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 2, 2017
Freshman guard Dennis Smith Jr. takes a fadeaway shot in the Wolfpack's 86-76 loss to Georgia Tech on Jan 15. Smith Jr. made 10 of 21 field goals and posted 31 points in the loss at PNC Arena.

Wolfpack snaps losing streak

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 21, 2017
Former NC State forward T.J. Warren drives from the outside to the basket against Campbell Nov. 16, 2013. Warren had 23 points and three rebounds in the Wolfpack’s 81-66 win over the Camels at PNC Arena.

Warren leads Pack alum in NBA

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 13, 2017
Football head coach Dave Doeren is relieved after the Wolfpack victory over UNC-Chapel Hill on Friday, Nov. 25. Since he began coaching at NC State, he has earned an 8-23 conference record. Of those eight wins, three have been at Carter-Finley Stadium and two have been at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Wolfpack adds key depth on signing day

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 2, 2017
Senior running back Matt Dayes played his last game in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday against the University of Miami. Dayes broke 1,000 rushing yards for this season in his last home game. The Wolfpack lost to the Hurricanes 27-13.

Wolfpack’s biggest losses from 2016

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
January 22, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Stephen Louis stretches out for a long pass but is dragged down by the Miami defense ending in a drop. Louis led the team with 70 yards on five receptions during the 27-13 loss to Miami on Nov. 19 in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Reflecting on the Pack’s 2016 season

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
January 18, 2017
Junior tight end fullback hybrid Jaylen Samuels breaks a tackle on the way to a 23-yard touchdown rush. After getting nearly no looks or touches against Boston College, Samuels' presence was felt with 29 yards on the ground and 31 through the air. The Wolfpack was unable to complete the fourth quarter ending in a 24-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday Nov. 5 in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Wolfpack mauls Commodores in Independence Bowl

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
December 26, 2016
Senior running back Matt Dayes scores a touchdown in Kenan Stadium on Friday. Since the Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels, 28-21, Dayes will play one last time in a bowl game, which will be announced on Dec. 4.

Top performances from NC State-UNC

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
November 27, 2016
Junior tight end Jaylen Samuels fails to advance the ball for the Wolfpack on Saturday. Samuels gained 28 yards for the Pack. NC State fell to Miami, 27-13.

The good, bad and ugly: NC State-Miami

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
November 20, 2016
Head coach Mark Gottfried questions the refs on an out of bounds call, leading to an overturn in the direction during the 86-61 win over St. Francis Brooklyn in PNC Arena on Nov. 13, 2016.

Pack men’s basketball heads to Paradise Jam in St. Thomas

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Junior defensive end Bradley Chubb is double teamed during the 21-14 homecoming loss to Boston College on Saturday in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Top performers from NC State’s victory over Syracuse

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
November 13, 2016
Redshirt Senior quarterback Jacoby Brissett scrambles out of the pocket with multiple Hokies players in pursuit behind him. Brissett went 12 for 25 passing and 133 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Wolfpack lost to the Hokies 28-13 at Virginia Tech in Lane Stadium on October 9th, 2015.

NFL Pack Pros: Weeks 8, 9

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
November 8, 2016
Sophomore kicker Kyle Bambard kicks an extra point. Bambard was given the opportunity to kick a field goal, but missed, giving the job to Connor Haskins. The Wolfpack fell to Florida State 24-20 on Saturday in Carter-Finley Stadium.

The good, bad and ugly: NC State-Florida State

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
November 6, 2016
Head coach Dave Doeren questions the refs on an intentional grounding, which was eventually called during the 21-14 homecoming loss to Boston College on Saturday in Carter-Finley Stadium.

The good, bad and ugly from NC State-Boston College

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 31, 2016
Redshirt Senior Quarterback Jacoby Brissett signals a receiver before snapping the ball in the redzone. Brissett completed 21-of-33 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns and one interception. The NC State Wolfpack beat the Syracuse Orange 42-29 at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22 to go to a record of 7-4 with a conference record of 3-4.

Wolfpack NFL Pros: Weeks 6 & 7

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 25, 2016
Then sophomore running back Jaylen Samuels catches a pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett for a touchdown against the Cardinals. Samuels finished the game with five catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. NC State was defeated 13-20 against the Louisville Cardinals in Carter-Finley Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015.

The good, bad and ugly from NC State-Louisville

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 24, 2016
Jack Tocho, a graduate cornerback, blocks the incoming Wake Forest offense during the game in Carter-Finley Stadium on Oct. 1. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons, 33-16, delivering the first loss of Wake Forest's season. 

Tocho blossoming in leadership role

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 19, 2016
Sophomore place kicker Kyle Bambard lines up to kick a 43-yard field goal during the first drive of the day but bounced the kick off the right upright. Bambard had a rough day kicking, missing three, two to the right and one blocked. The Wolfpack's missed 33-yard field goal could have sealed the deal, but Clemson took the lead in overtime to win 24-17 at Death Valley in Clemson, South Carolina on Saturday.

The good, bad, ugly from NC State-Clemson

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 17, 2016
Junior cornerback Mike Stevens leaps into the endzone after 28 yards for an interception return for a touchdown. Stevens had four tackles on the day and the lone touchdown against No. 3 Clemson but fell 24-17 on Oct. 15, 2016 at Death Valley in Clemson, SC.

Pack falls to Tigers in overtime

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 15, 2016
Redshirt Senior Quarterback Jacoby Brissett scans downfield before making a throw against the Syracuse Orange defense. Brissett completed 21 of 33 passes for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. The NC State Wolfpack beat the Syracuse Orange 42-29 at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, November 22, 2015 to go to a record of 7-4 with a conference record of 3-4.

Pack alumni shine in Weeks 4 and 5

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 10, 2016
Senior running back Matt Dayes stiff arms a Notre Dame defender on Oct. 8 in Carter-Finley Stadium. Dayes led the Wolfpack to a 10-3 victory with 23 rushing attempts for a net gain of 126 yards.

Top performers in NC State’s win over Notre Dame

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 10, 2016
Redshirt junior safety Josh Jones flies off the field after making a play. The Wolfpack ended the Demon Deacon hot streak with a 33-16 victory on Saturday in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Finley, Dayes, Jones shine against Deacs

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
October 3, 2016
Ryan Held, a junior on the swim team at NC State, takes a break during practice in the Carmichael Aquatic Center in July. After being called a "no-name swimmer" at the trials, Held commented on how he'd like to make a name for himself. "I think hopefully I can prove myself worth enough to be on that night relay and start making a name for myself. It's kind of hard to believe as a 21-year-old that this is honestly just the start of my career. Most swimmers don't retire until 28 or 29 so I still have a few Olympic Games in me to train for, hopefully." Held qualified for the men's 4x100 freestyle and swam in the relay with Michael Phelps.

Held places himself among elite company

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
September 26, 2016
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Finley looks for an open receiver during the Wolfpack's game against Old Dominion University on Sept. 17, 2016. Finley completed 24 of 28 passes for 281 yards in the Wolfpack's 49-22 win at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Finley, Louis among NC State’s top performers against ODU

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
September 19, 2016
Sophomore running back Reggie Gallaspy II takes an outside run for big yardage against the ECU defense. Gallaspy had a productive day with 61 yards on the ground and seven through the air. The Wolfpack lost a heartbreaking 33-30 game in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Sept. 10th, 2016 after putting up nearly 500 yards.

NC State vs. ECU: the good and bad

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
September 12, 2016
Senior running back Matt Dayes attempts to dodge the Tribe defense during the 48-14 win over William & Mary on Sept. 1 in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Dayes, Samuels, others stand out against William & Mary

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
September 5, 2016
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Review of Frank Ocean’s new album, “Blonde”

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
September 5, 2016
Junior running back Matt Dayes breaks a Wake Forest defender's tackle during a touchdown run. Dayes led the team with 16 carries for 205 yards. The Wolfpack dominated Wake Forest in the 35-17 win at BB&T field in Winston-Salem on Oct. 24.

Wolfpack football kicks off season against William & Mary

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
August 30, 2016
Sophomore tight end Jaylen Samuels stiff arms a UNC-Chapel Hill defender in the first half. Samuels finished with three carries for 6 yards and six receptions for 97 yards. The Wolfpack fell to the Tar Heels in the last home game of the season, 45-34, at Carter-Finley Stadium on Nov. 28.

RED: Samuels offers key versatility to offense

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
August 25, 2016
Sophomore tight end Jaylen Samuels stiff arms a UNC-Chapel Hill defender in the first half. Samuels finished with three carries for 6 yards and six receptions for 97 yards. The Wolfpack fell to the Tar Heels in the last home game of the season, 45-34, at Carter-Finley Stadium on Nov. 28.

Wolfpack football must replace key contributors in 2016

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
August 15, 2016
Cat Barber dives for the basketball during the 88-70 win over South Alabama in PNC Arena on Nov. 15.

Cat nipped by draft: Barber goes undrafted, signs free agent deal with Pelicans

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
June 29, 2016
Joe Thuney walks onto the field for Senior Day before the game against the Tar Heels on November 28, 2015 at Carter-Finley Stadium.

2016 NFL Draft sees three Pack players drafted, three undrafted free agents sign

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
May 18, 2016
Junior runningback Jacob Davis runs out of the backfield pinned near the endzone as red team's junior defensive tackle Kentavius Street makes his pursuit. Davis had seven carries on the day for a net loss of five yards. The red team won the Kay Yow Spring Football Game 47-0 on April 9th in Carter Finley Stadium.

Position breakdown of the defense post-Spring Game

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
Junior forward Jennifer Mathurin goes up for one of many layups. Mathurin ended the day with a double-double during the Hoops 4 Hope game Feb. 14 in Holliday Gymnasium at Broughton High School. The Wolfpack put up a tough fight against No. 22 Syracuse, but were unable to come out victorious losing 55-52.

The problem with the NCAA Selection Committee

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
March 16, 2016
Redshirt junior guard Dominique Wilson makes a fast break down court, neary losing the ball in the process but mainting possesion. Wilson struggled offensively only putting up eight points, but lead the team in steals and assists while grabing six boards. The Wolfpack struggled against the No. 17 Syracuse 3-pt 44.4% accuracy leading to a 80-61 quarterfinal loss on March 4th, 2016 at Greensboro Coliseum.

Pack falls to Orange in ACC Quarterfinals

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
March 5, 2016

Wolfpack faces Eagles in second round of ACC Tournament

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
March 3, 2016
Sophomore forward Chelsea Nelson stretches for a rebound while boxing out Florida State's defense. Nelson had ten points and a team-high eight rebounds during her 28 minutes of play. The Pack suffered a late game loss to No. 12 Florida State 56-52 in Holliday Gymnasium at Broughton High School on Feb. 25.

Wolfpack rallies past Clemson

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 29, 2016

Wolfpack sweeps Tar Heels for first time in 16 years

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Junior guard Anthony 'Cat' Barber cuts and drives along the baseline in the Wolfpack's 80-88 loss to Duke on February 6, 2016. Barber racked up 26 points, 6 assists, and grabbed 4 rebounds in the loss at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Pack falls to No. 7 Virginia as it collapses in the second half

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 15, 2016
Redshirt senior quarterback Jacoby Brissett gets pulled from behind by a UNC-Chapel Hill defender while attempting to escape the pocket. Brissett finished 17-for-37  with 206 passing yards and two touchdowns and one interception. The NC State Wolfpack fell to the UNC Tar Heels in the last home game of the season, 45-34, at Carter-Finley Stadium Nov. 28.

Pack football adds 27 new faces on National Signing Day

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 4, 2016
Junior guard Miah Spencer is contested by the UNC defense as she goes up for a jumper. Spencer put in a strong performance with 20 points and eight rebounds in her 29 minutes of play. The Wolfpack dominated the Tar Heels coming out with a 78-49 win in Holliday Gymnasium at Broughton High School Sunday.

Wolfpack throttles rival Tar Heels

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
February 1, 2016
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Pack football unveils formidable nonconference slate

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
January 27, 2016

Son of NFL-great Randy Moss commits to play football for Pack

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
January 24, 2016
Carolina Panthers' Quarterback Cam Newton avoids a tackle from Green Bay Packers' Linebacker Clay Matthews. Newton has led the Panthers to a 15-1 record this season. 

Carolina Panthers eye the Lombardi Trophy

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
January 13, 2016
Sophomore tight end/full back Jaylen Samuels hurdles a defender on the way to a 48-yard touchdown. Samuels had 53 yards rushing on three carries in the game. The Wolfpack lost to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Belk Bowl 51-28 at Bank of America Stadium Dec. 30.

Wolfpack football top performers of 2015

Daniel Lacy, Sports Editor
January 12, 2016
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