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Graduate forward DJ Burns smiles while holding the South Regional trophy 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.

NC State men’s basketball rockets past Blue Devils for first Final Four appearance since 1983

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
Graduate guard Casey Morsell celebrates after scoring during the Sweet 16 game of the NCAA Tournament against Marquette at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, March 29, 2024. Morsell scored 15 points, made two rebounds and two steals. NC State beat Marquette 67-58.

NC State men’s basketball’s Cinderella story continues, dances into the Elite Eight

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
March 30, 2024
Senior Chloe Negrete performs her balance routine in the meet against New Hampshire at Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Negrete scored 9.825 on the vault, 9.850 on the beam, and 9.900 on her floor routine. NC State won the meet against New Hampshire with an overall score of 196.150.

NC State gymnastics prepares for 2024 season

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Junior opposite hitter Amanda Rice spikes the ball during the match against Louisville in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Wolfpack defeated the Cardinals 3-1.

NC State volleyball notches historic win over No. 5 Louisville

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
Members of the men's soccer team huddle up during the exhibition match against the VCU Rams at Dail Soccer Field on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Wolfpack beat the Rams 3-1.

NC State men’s soccer handed first loss of the season against UCF

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Freshman running back Michael Allen breaks tackles during the Wolfpack's last regular season football game against the UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Allen ran for 53 yards as the Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels in double overtime 30-27.

NC State football brushes off UConn to win season opener

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Graduate wide receiver Thayer Thomas runs the ball into the end zone during the Wolfpack's home football game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Thomas had 10 receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. The Wolfpack beat the Hokies 22-21.

NC State football’s fresh faces look to shine in the 2023-24 season

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023
Junior middle blocker Riley Shaak spikes the ball during the game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Reynolds Coliseum. Shaak made six kills, two digs and two blocks for the Wolfpack. NC State beat Notre Dame 3-0.

NC State volleyball suffers first loss of 2023 season against Utah

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
August 26, 2023
Interviewers surround head coach Dave Doeren during the 2023 ACC Kickoff at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, NC, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. In the interviews, Doeren reflected on struggles the team experienced this past season and their expectations for the future.

DUELING COLUMN: Embracing college football conference expansion — a necessary evolution

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
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Unveiling the masterpiece of ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
July 10, 2023
The NC State Cheerleaders lock arms and sing after the semi-final game of the Women's ACC Tournament versus the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in the Greensboro Coliseum. The Wolfpack beat the Hokies 70-55.

Squad goals: NC State cheer teams come away with trophies at national championships

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
April 30, 2023
Redshirt junior Aisha Weixlmann pitches the ball during the game against Radford in Dail Softball Stadium on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Weixlmann struck out three players. NC State beat Radford 8-7.

NC State softball wins one of three games in weekend series versus Syracuse

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
April 8, 2023
Senior gymnast Chloe Negrete performs a split leap on the beam during the meet against New Hampshire at Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Negrete earned a score of 9.850 and finished first in the event. NC State beat New Hampshire with an overall score of 196.150.

NC State gymnastics reaches new heights in 2023

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
Senior Emily Shepard poses during her routine on the balance beam during the meet against New Hampshire in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Shepard finished the meet scoring third overall with a score of 39.075. NC State beat New Hampshire with a final score of 196.150.

NC State gymnastics falls in second round of NCAA regional championship

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Senior Chloe Negrete performs her balance routine in the meet against New Hampshire at Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Negrete scored 9.825 on the vault, 9.850 on the beam, and 9.900 on her floor routine. NC State won the meet against New Hampshire with an overall score of 196.150.

NC State gymnastics places second in EAGL championship

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
March 18, 2023
Graduate infielder Taylor Ensley prepares to swing her bat during the game against North Carolina Central University at Dail Softball Stadium on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. NC State beat NCCU 19-9.

NC State softball splits games with NC Central, shows signs of life

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Junior Gabrielle Diaz poses while holding up a "wolfie" during her floor routine at the meet against New Hampshire in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Diaz scored a 9.850 for the event. NC State beat New Hampshire with a final score of 196.150.

Wolfpack gymnastics records second-highest score in program history in final home meet

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Senior Emily Shepard poses for her floor routine during the meet against New Hampshire at Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Shepard finished first in three events, scoring 39.075 all-around. NC State beat New Hampshire with an overall score of 196.150.

NC State gymnastics dominates floor exercise, comes away with tri-meet wins

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 26, 2023
Graduate guard Jarkel Joiner shoots the ball during the game against UNC-Chapel Hill in PNC Arena on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Joiner had 29 points for NC State. The Wolfpack won 77-69.

NC State men’s basketball heats up late, downs UNC at home

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Senior Emily Shepard poses during her routine on the balance beam during the meet against New Hampshire in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Shepard finished the meet scoring third overall with a score of 39.075. NC State beat New Hampshire with a final score of 196.150.

NC State gymnastics takes care of business against New Hampshire

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
Freshman infielder Michele Tarpey slides to home plate during the game versus the Campbell Camels on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Dail Softball Stadium. Tarpey had one run against Campbell. The Wolfpack beat the Camels 2-0.

NC State softball starts fresh in 2023 with new roster

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Senior forward Jada Boyd bypasses opponent defense during the annual Play4Kay game against Virginia Tech at Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, February 6, 2023. Boyd made one block. NC State lost to Virginia Tech 73-61.

NC State women’s basketball drops three of last four, falls 71-59 to Virginia

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 12, 2023
Senior Chloe Negrete poses in her floor routine during the meet against UNC-Chapel Hill and Western Michigan at Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Negrete tied for first in the vault, balance beam, and floor events. NC State won the meet against UNC-Chapel Hill and Western Michigan with an overall score of 196.275.

NC State gymnastics stumbles to season-low score in quad-meet

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Senior Emily Shepard poses after getting on the balance beam during the meet against UNC-Chapel Hill and Western Michigan at Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Shepard had the best all around score for the meet, scoring 39.375. NC State beat UNC-Chapel Hill and Western Michigan with an overall score of 196.275.

Wolfpack gymnastics wins second tri-meet of the season against UNC and Western Michigan

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 4, 2023
Senior Chloe Negrete performs on the balance beam during the gymnastics meet against Pitt and George Washington at Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. NC State beat Pitt and George Washington with an overall score of 196.650.

Wolfpack gymnastics falls to No. 5 Auburn

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 28, 2023
Sophomore point guard Saniya Rivers guards the ball at the game against UNC-Pembroke on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 inside Reynolds Coliseum. Rivers made five rebounds. The Wolfpack defeated the Braves 81-22.

WBB Bracketology: Wolfpack poised for top-five seeding in NCAA tournament

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Senior gymnast Chloe Negrete performs on the beam during the meet against Pitt and George Washington University at Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Negrete scored 9.900 on the beam and finished first in three different events. NC State beat Pitt and George Washington with an overall score of 196.650.

Negrete leads NC State gymnastics to first wins of 2023 season in tri-meet

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 21, 2023
Junior Chris Alexander prepares to complete a long jump attempt during the Raleigh Relays on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Paul Derr Track and Field Facility. Alexander finished 7th overall with a distance of 7.20 meters.

NC State track and field secures two first place finishes at Hokie Invitational

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 21, 2023
Senior Emily Shepard high-fives assistant coach Philip Ogletree after her floor routine during the match against Michigan State at Reynolds Coliseum on Jan. 14, 2023. Shepard scored 9.90 on her floor routine and 39.45 all around. NC State lost to Michigan State 196.40-196.375.

NC State gymnastics suffers narrow defeat to Michigan State

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 14, 2023
Redshirt junior forward Gregg Gantt (left) and sophomore guard Terquavion Smith (right) run across the court after gaining possession of the ball during the game against Miami in PNC Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The Wolfpack beat the Hurricanes 83-81 in overtime.

Ross, Smith lead NC State men’s basketball to OT win over No. 16 Miami

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 14, 2023
Sophomore Mahkayla Hart releases the hammer at the Raleigh Relays meet at Paul Derr Track Facility on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Wolfpack track and field gearing up for 2023 season

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Junior guard Madison Hayes drives the ball to the basket during the game against Virginia in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Hayes scored nine points and made seven blocks for the Wolfpack. NC State beat Virginia 87-62.

Wolfpack women’s basketball striving to meet high standards

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Sophomore guard Terquavion Smith shoots during the game against Duke at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. The Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils 84-60.

A midseason analysis of Wolfpack men’s basketball

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 9, 2023
Junior guard Diamond Johnson charges past an opponent at the game against Boston College in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Johnson scored 18 points and the Wolfpack lost to the Eagles 79-71.

Wolfpack women’s basketball falls to Boston College despite Johnson’s return

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Senior wing Jakia Brown-Turner presses forward to the basket in the game against Duke in Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Brown-Turner made five rebounds and two steals, while also scoring 12 points for the Wolfpack. NC State lost the game to Duke 72-58.

Duke gets hot from distance, upsets No. 6 NC State women’s basketball

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
December 30, 2022
Graduate guard Jarkel Joiner shoots the ball during the game against Furman in PNC Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Joiner scored 10 points and made five assists for the Wolfpack. NC State beat Furman 92-73.

NC State men’s basketball capitalizes on Furman turnovers in home win

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Graduate student guard Jarkel Joiner jumps to dunk the ball as his teammate, junior forward Greg Grantt, watches during the game against William & Mary in PNC Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Joiner had 11 points. The Wolfpack won 85-64.

Defense turns into offense: NC State men’s basketball coasts past William & Mary

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Sophomore guard Saniya Rivers drives to the basket during the game against Elon at Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. Rivers led the Wolfpack in rebounds with seven. NC State beat Elon 89-55.

Women’s basketball takeaways: NC State dominating late in games

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Freshman running back Michael Allen breaks tackles during the Wolfpack's last regular season football game against the UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Allen ran for 53 yards as the Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels in double overtime 30-27.

NC State football caps off regular season with promising offensive performance

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Senior wing Jakia Brown-Turner (left) high-fives junior guard Diamond Johnson (right) after scoring a point in the exhibition game against UNC-Pembroke on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 inside Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack won the exhibition game 81-22.

NC State women’s basketball sweeps Cancun Challenge

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 25, 2022
The NC State volleyball team celebrates scoring a point versus Virginia at Reynolds Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 23 2022. NC State beat Virginia 3-1.

NC State volleyball beats Virginia in regular season home finale

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 23, 2022
Junior defensive end Bradley Chubb comes away with the fumble recovery in the first quarter against UNC on Nov. 25, 2016 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 28-21.

NFL Pack Pros: Chubb and Dolphins taking over AFC, MVS heating up

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
The NC State defense tackles a Boston College running back during the game against Boston College on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Carter-Finley Stadium. NC State lost to Boston College 21-20.

Boston College foils senior day, NC State football falls 21-20

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 12, 2022
Freshman guard Dennis Smith Jr. goes underneath for a basket in the Wolfpack's 88-58 loss to Wake Forest on Feb. 11, 2017.  Smith made 7 of 13 shots from the field and had 17 total points in the loss at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

COLUMN: The redemption of Dennis Smith Jr.

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Junior forward Jada Boyd signals a teammate in the game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 5, 2022 inside Greensboro Coliseum. Boyd made seven field goals and four rebounds during the game. NC State won 70-55.

Reloading, not rebuilding: NC State 2022-23 women’s basketball roster

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Graduate midfielder Conor Kelly sprints after the ball during the match against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at Dail Soccer Field. NC State tied Syracuse 1-1.

NC State men’s soccer loses final regular season game to stingy Clemson defense

Griffin Cunningham, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
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