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Junior opposite hitter Melissa Evans leaps for a spike. NC State defeated Kansas State in Reynolds Coliseum on Aug. 30th, 2019.

NC State volleyball to face gauntlet of ranked teams in 2021 slate

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
August 17, 2021
N.C. State quarterback Devin Leary (13) passes during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.

Names to Know in NC State Athletics: Fall sports edition

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
August 15, 2021
Wolf Blood

Pack Look Back: TBT’s Team Wolf Blood

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
June 27, 2021
Former NC State forward T.J. Warren drives from the outside to the basket against Campbell on Nov. 16, 2013. Warren had 23 points and three rebounds in the Wolfpack’s 81-66 win over the Camels at PNC Arena.

Basketball Pack Pros: NC State alumni form team for TBT 2021

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2021
SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 27: in the Sweet 16 at Alamodome on March 27, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Pack women’s basketball experiences heartbreak, upset by Indiana in Sweet 16

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2021
SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 23: South Florida vs North Carolina State during the Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament held at the Alamodome on March 23, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. (Photo by Mark Sobhani/NCAA Photos)

Pack women’s basketball stomps South Florida, advances to Sweet 16

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2021
Senior guard Kai Crutchfield shoots against Pittsburgh on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. Crutchfield recorded 11 points and four steals as the Wolfpack won 83-53.

Women’s basketball defeats N.C. A&T in NCAA Tournament, advances to round of 32

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2021
Sophomore setter Kristen McDaniel sets the ball against Duke on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Reynolds Coliseum. McDaniel recorded 45 assists and 16 digs as the Wolfpack won in five sets.

McDaniel has career day, Pack volleyball snaps losing streak with 3-1 win over Wake Forest

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2021
N.C. State seniors D.J. Funderburk (0), left, and Braxton Beverly (10) start to walk off the floor after Syracuse’s 89-68 victory over N.C. State in the second round of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Buddy Boeheim scores 27, Syracuse drubs Pack men’s basketball 89-68 in ACC Tournament

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2021
N.C. State's Elissa Cunane (33) shoots as Louisville's Dana Evans (1) defends during first half of N.C. State’s game with Louisville in the finals of the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Elissa Cunane: NC State legend, ACC Tournament MVP

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2021
N.C. State head coach Wes Moore holds up the championship trophy after N.C. State’s 56-54 victory over Louisville in the finals of the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Pack goes back to back: women’s basketball wins ACC Championship in thriller over Louisville

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2021
N.C. State's Kayla Jones (25) drives around Georgia Tech's Lorela Cubaj (13) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech in the semifinals of the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Kai ‘Clutchfield’, women’s basketball complete fourth quarter comeback in ACC semis

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2021
Sophomore center Elissa Cunane celebrates getting a basket and a foul against Virginia Tech on Thursday, Jan. 2 at Reynolds Coliseum. Cunane tied her career-high of 28 points as the Wolfpack won 76-69.

Women’s basketball wins duel of All-ACC centers, beats Hokies in ACC Tourney quarterfinals

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 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.

Jada Boyd’s double-double propels women’s basketball over Syracuse in regular season finale

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2021
Sophomore outfielder Devonte Brown approaches first base against ECU on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Clark-LeClair Stadium in Greenville. Brown went 1-3 with one strikeout and one error in the Wolfpack’s 9-2 season-ending loss.

Devonte Brown looking to continue batting dominance in fourth year with Pack

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
Redshirt junior forward D.J. Funderburk gets called for traveling while trying to save the ball from going out of bounds against Appalachian State on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at PNC Arena. Funderburk recorded 22 points and nine rebounds as the Wolfpack won 72-60.

NC State men’s basketball upsets No. 15 Cavaliers on the road behind strong freshman play

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
NC State guard Dereon Seabron (1) shoots on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Winston-Salem Journal/Andrew Dye) 022121-wsj-spt-wakebasketball

Men’s basketball throttles Wake, sweeps season series for third time in four years

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2021
Freshman infielder Tyler McDonough approaches first base against ECU on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Clark-LeClair Stadium in Greenville. McDonough went 0-4 with one strikeout in the Wolfpack’s 9-2 season-ending loss.

Tyler McDonough, Devonte Brown highlight names to watch as Pack baseball begins season

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2021
N.C. State's D.J. Funderburk (0) shoots as Duke’s Mark Williams (15) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Men’s basketball’s turnover issues continue, Blue Devils smack Pack 69-53

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2021
Sophomore opposite hitter, Jade Parchment digs the ball in Reynolds Coliseum on October 27. Parchment had 15 kills, one ace and nine digs in the Wolfpack’s 3-0 loss to Syracuse.

Jade Parchment improving rapidly, leading NC State volleyball through adversity

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 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

Men’s basketball looks to even season series against Syracuse in weeknight rematch

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2021
N.C. State's Shakeel Moore (2) celebrates after slamming in two during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Men’s basketball blows out shorthanded Boston College 81-65

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2021
N.C. State's Jericole Hellems (4) looks for room as Virginia's Reece Beekman (2) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

Wolfpack men’s basketball falters in second half, loses 64-57 to No. 14 Virginia

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2021
Sophomore center Elissa Cunane attacks the basket against Georgia Tech center Nerea Hermosa on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at Reynolds Coliseum. Cunane recorded 17 points, five rebounds and five turnovers as the Wolfpack lost 65-61.

Women’s basketball takeaways: Elissa Cunane putting up historical numbers

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2021
N.C. State's Cam Hayes (3) shoots as North Florida's Jonathan Aybar (21) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 86-51 victory over North Florida in the Mako Medical Wolfpack Invitational at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

A look at NC State’s rotation options following Devon Daniels’ injury

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2021
N.C. State's Cam Hayes (3) shoots as North Florida's Jonathan Aybar (21) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 86-51 victory over North Florida in the Mako Medical Wolfpack Invitational at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Cam Hayes, Shakeel Moore offering glimpses of steady guard play early in Wolfpack careers

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2021
Senior guard Aislinn Konig dribbles against Georgia Tech on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at Reynolds Coliseum. Konig scored zero points while playing all 40 minutes of the game, which the Wolfpack lost 65-61.

Ace Konig reflects on time at NC State, future of women in sports

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2021
N.C. State's Kai Crutchfield (3) shoots as Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore (5) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 89-87 victory over Virginia Tech at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Women’s basketball shakes off rust, avoids upset in 89-87 win over Hokies

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2021
North Carolina's Day’Ron Sharpe (11) defends N.C. State's Devon Daniels (24) in the second half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

Bacot, Sharpe dominate Pack in paint, men’s basketball drops fourth straight

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2021
N.C. State's Shakeel Moore (2) drives between North Carolina's Kerwin Walton (24), left and Garrison Brooks (15) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Men’s basketball looks for first win streak against rival Heels since 2003

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2021
Junior forward Kayla Jones drives to the basket during the 2020 ACC Women's Tournament championship game versus the Florida State Seminoles on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in the Greensboro Coliseum. This is the Wolfpack's first ACC tournament championship since 1991. The Wolfpack beat the Seminoles 71-66.

NC State women’s basketball shocks ‘Cocks, upsets No. 1 South Carolina on the road

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2020
N.C. State's Kai Crutchfield (3) takes the rebound from North Florida's Nubia Imani Benedith (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against North Florida at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.

Crutchfield dominates, Cunane scores 1,000th career point in season-opening win

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2020
Junior guard Braxton Beverly shoots against Duke on Monday, March 2 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Beverly scored three points and committed four fouls as the Wolfpack lost 88-69.

Pack men’s basketball faces challenging gauntlet of teams in 2020 season

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
N.C. State wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) scores on a 21-yard touchdown reception as Florida State linebacker Emmett Rice (1) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Florida State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

Receiving corps’ 2020 turnaround huge for NC State offense

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2020
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) prepares to pass while pressured by Miami defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Miami at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

Hockman, Angeline grade well in disappointing prime-time loss to Hurricanes

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2020
Junior running back Nyheim Hines rushes for a huge gain. Hines accounted for 225 yards of the 520 offensive yards in the 39-25 win over Louisville on Thursday, Oct. 6 in Carter-Finley Stadium.

NFL Pack Pros: Wilson, Hines make waves in week eight

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2020
New England Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers fights for more yards after his catch during the team's game against the Patriots on October 6, 2019. The Patriots won the game, 33-7

NFL Pack Pros: Wilson shows out in loss, Meyers emerges in week seven

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
Oct 3, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Tanner Ingle (10) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver DJ Turner (7) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Wolfpack won 30-29. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Injuries finally catch up to Wolfpack defense in loss to UNC

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2020
Sophmore defensive tackle Alim McNeill sacks UNC's quaterback on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Carter-Finley Stadium. McNeill had two sacks and five tackles in the 41-10 Loss

Wolfpack defense prepares for standoff with Sam Howell, Tar Heel receivers

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Sophomore outside hitter, Jade Parchment digs the ball against UNC on Oct. 2, 2019 in Reynolds Coliseum. Parchment played in five sets and had 14 kills, one ace and ten digs in the 2-3 loss to UNC.

Volleyball takeaways: Wolfpack on verge of first win

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2020
Freshman wide receiver Cecil Powell and Redshirt freshman linebacker Payton Wilson tackle a UNC player on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Wilson had 14 tackles and one interception and Powell had eight tackles in the 41-10 loss.

Linebackers shine, earn high grades once more in win over Blue Devils

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2020
A ballot gets stopped before it gets placed into a mailbox outside of Poe Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 2020.

Major roadblocks to voting that students need to know

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
Jo Jorgensen color

Third-party options gaining traction among young voters at NC State

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
Freshman wide receiver Cecil Powell and sophmore nickleback Tyler Baker-Williams tackles Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Powell had two tackles during the game and Baker-Williams had three tackles in the 55-10 loss.

Defense looks to stay hot against underwhelming Duke offense

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
Sophmore defensive tackle Alim McNeill sacks UNC's quaterback on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Carter-Finley Stadium. McNeill had two sacks and five tackles in the 41-10 Loss

Wolfpack defense aces report card in huge win over Virginia

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 11, 2020
Oct 3, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Tanner Ingle (10) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver DJ Turner (7) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Wolfpack won 30-29. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Tanner Ingle, Payton Wilson propel NC State defense to solid grades

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2020
Oct 3, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Phil Campbell III (24) sacks North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Devin Leary (13) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Devin Leary tosses four touchdowns as Wolfpack stuns No. 24 Panthers

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2020
Sophmore defensive tackle Alim McNeill celebrates after a sack versus UNC on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Carter-Finley Stadium. McNeill had two sacks and five tackles in the 41-10 loss.

NC State D-line set for huge test against elite Virginia Tech offensive line

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
Redshirt freshman linebacker Payton Wilson celebrates after getting a tackle against ECU on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Carter-Finley Stadium. The Pack beat the Pirates 34-6.

Wolfpack defense set for strong showing behind promising linebackers

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
Freshman running back Zonovan Knight rushes during the game versus Ball State on Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Knight had 36 rushing yards during the game the Wolfpack won 34-23.

Rushing ready to repeat while receivers have something to prove

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2020
Clemson freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks for a pass on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Lawrence passed for 308 yards and completed 66% of his passes during the Wolfpack's 41-7 loss.

COMMENTARY: Trevor Lawrence’s five-point plan good for college football

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2020
The team prepares to run out of the tunnel against ECU on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Carter-Finley Stadium. The Pack had a 34-6 win over the Pirates.

2020 ACC football preview: NC State in the middle of the pack

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2020
Philip Rivers scrambles and looks for a receiver to pass to during the Tangerine Bowl on Dec. 22, 2003.

NFL Pack Pros: Rivers, Murchison impressing while Hill, Meyers stagnating

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2020
McMillan

Former NC State guard Nate McMillan relieved of Pacers head coach duties

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2020
Charlotte Hornets logo

Hornets jump into top-three pick in 2020 NBA draft

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2020
Sophomore forward T.J. Warren dunks the ball during the game against Campbell in PNC Arena Nov. 16. The Wolfpack defeated the Camels, 81-66.

McMillan earns extension, Warren named to Kia All-Seeding Games First Team in Orlando

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
August 17, 2020
Sophomore forward T.J. Warren drives to the basket during the game against North Carolina in PNC Arena Feb. 26. Warren made his NBA debut with the Phoenix Suns Monday evening, contributing 7 points and 3 rebounds in the Suns 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics.

T.J. Warren goes off for career-high 53 in first restart game

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
August 2, 2020
Redshirt senior guard Kiara Leslie dribbles past Iowa forward Hannah Stewart after securing a loose ball on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Greensboro Coliseum. Leslie recorded 16 points and nine rebounds as the Wolfpack lost to the Hawkeyes 79-61.

Kiara Leslie shows promise in WNBA debut

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
July 27, 2020
Combat Sports Movie Graphic

Movie night: Top 5 combat sports films

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
June 22, 2020
Head coach Kevin Keatts encourages his team during the game against North Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at the Dean E. Smith Center. The Wolfpack lost 85-79.

What if the men’s basketball season had not been cut short?

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
June 17, 2020
NC State men's basketball 2020 recruits Shakeel Moore and Josh Hall stand with Pack head coach Kevin Keatts after Moravian Prep beat The Burlington School on Dec. 17, 2019.

COMMENTARY: Josh Hall made the right choice by going pro

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
May 27, 2020
The NC State women's basketball team celebrates by dumping water on head coach Wes Moore after the team won the 2020 ACC Women's Tournament on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in the Greensboro Coliseum. This is the Wolfpack's first ACC tournament victory since 1991.

Top 5 moments from NC State women’s basketball’s shortened season

Tristan Tucker, Assistant Sports Editor
May 13, 2020
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