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Deja Vu: The Cavaliers Dominate the Wolfpack 61-90
Game Summary: The first half looked almost exactly like the one in Raleigh. Just like in Raleigh, Lewis went off – hitting 2-2 from 3PT for their first two shots. Tre Holloman hit a 3PT for the Wolfpack’s first basket at 17:11. The Pack got their second basket at 12:41 bringing the score to 5-15. […]
Game thread: NC State vs. UVA
Big opportunity here, let’s not play like crap this time around. Wolfpack vs. Cavaliers Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network (Wes Durham, Dennis Scott) Online streaming: ACCNX
Pack9 hosts Richmond on Tuesday, Akron on Wednesday
Richmond @ NC State, Tuesday @ 3:00pm (ACCNX | Stats) Akron @ NC State, Wednesday @ 3:00pm (ACCNX | Stats) It’s a busy week over at Doak Field as NC State (5-1) continues on as part of an 18-game homestand, welcoming the Richmond Spiders (5-3, RPI #242) on Tuesday at 3:00pm and the Akron Zips […]
Revenge Game: The Wolfpack Travels to Face Virginia
When: Tuesday February 24 – 7:00 PM Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville VA TV: ACC Network Opponent: Virginia Cavaliers Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): UVA 79-73, / UVA 78-71 Wolfpack Snapshot: The Season So Far: The Wolfpack is included in most, if not all, NCAA tournament bracket predictions and still has a possibility of a […]
Gunner Rivers commits to the Pack
The background probably isn’t too necessary here, but NC State picked up a huge commitment on Monday from 4-star QB Gunner Rivers, the son of Philip Rivers. Welcome the Wolfpack, Gunner! The younger Rivers is a 6’4, 205 lbs QB, ranked the #125 player overall in the class of 2027 and the #10 QB. As […]
NC State ends skid with 82-69 win over Syracuse
NC State looked a lot better Sunday than it did in the two games prior—the execution was better, and shots were going in, which does tend to help. It was also helpful that Tilda Trygger got involved early following a couple of no-show performances. The game went back and forth for the first five minutes, […]
In belt we trust
In belt we trust
NC State wins series vs Princeton
Two hard-fought games sandwiched a blowout win as NC State took two-of-three from Princeton this weekend. The Wolfpack now stand at 5-1 on the year while the Tigers are 1-2. Princeton, coming off a horrid 2025 campaign, looks poised for a stronger 2026 campaign behind a pitching staff that looked much improved. Aside from the […]
The ACC Race for the Double Bye
Duke playes Michigan at the Capital One Arena in Washington. Michigan is favored by 2.5. You’d think being an east coach venue that the Duke faithful would dominate the crowd, but it’s been a while since Michigan has had this kind of potential, so may be well represented. Should be a great game. UNC is […]
NC State’s loss at Duke adds to its struggles against top-50 teams
NC State had another disappointingly uncompetitive effort on Thursday night, losing to Duke by 18. The expected margin on that game was 10, as Torvik saw it, so this is twice in a row that State has underperformed pretty significantly. Given what’s happened these past two games, I thought it worthwhile to look at how […]
Pack9 Opponent Preview: Princeton
Who’s the Pack playing? Opponent: Princeton Mascot: Pooh’s Jumpy Friend | School Location: Eponymous, NJ | Conference: Ivy 2026 Record: 0-0 (0-0, T-1st) | 2026 RPI Rank: 285 2025 Record: 12-31 (8-13, T-5th) | 2025 RPI Rank: 270 2024 Record: 18-26 (12-9, 2nd) | 2024 RPI Rank: 182 When? Where? How do I watch? Location: Doak Field at Dail Park […]
Status Report: NCAA Tournament, Double Bye & A Big Question
Status Report: THE BIG QUESTION: Will Matt Able break into the starting lineup? I think it is time to start him. Assuming Matt would start at shooting guard in front of Tre Holloman, comparing the two. A look around the neighborhood
NC State pulls away from Winthrop for 7-3 win
A back-and-forth early game Wednesday afternoon in Raleigh ultimately resulted in a 7-3 Wolfpack win over Winthrop, moving NC State to 3-0 on the season. Both teams went down in order in their respective halves of the 1st inning before Winthrop drew first blood in the top of the 2nd. Ethan Wilson walked with one […]
Pack9 Opponent Preview: Winthrop
Who’s the Pack playing? Opponent: Winthrop Mascot: South Carolina Bird Gang | School Location: Rock Hill, SC | Conference: Big South 2026 Record: 2-1 (0-0, T-1st) | 2026 RPI Rank: 133 2025 Record: 31-29 (13-11, T-4th) | 2025 RPI Rank: 180 2024 Record: 19-29-1 (8-15, 8th) | 2024 RPI Rank: 240 When? Where? How do I watch? Location: Doak Field […]
RECKONING TIME: The Wolfpack Breaks The Heels 82-58
Game Summary: Having witnessed the Carolina magic too many times, when Tre Holloman sprained his ankle in the first minute, and then Darrion Williams left blood on the floor – I was beginning to expect the worst. But I kept feeling better every time the Heels missed one of their 28 MISSED 3PT shots. Quadir […]
Game thread: UNC vs. NC State
This has become a really important game all of the sudden, and with Caleb Wilson out, there aren’t many excuses. I’m sure it’ll be fine. Tar Heels vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN (Kevin Brown, Cory Alexander) Online streaming: WatchESPN
Pack adds a Tad and a large lad
NC State made a couple more additions through the portal recently to add depth at quarterback and offensive tackle: former Coastal Carolina quarterback Tad Hudson, and ex-UT Martin offensive tackle Jai’Lun Hampton are now in the fold. Hudson, who spent his freshman season at UNC, was Coastal’s primary starter in 2025 and played pretty poorly, […]
SHOWTIME! The Heels Visit the Wolfpack
When: Tuesday February 17 – 7:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ESPN Opponent: North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 81-78 / NC State 81-78 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: The season is generally going better than previous seasons, but the pattern is concerning: Notre Dame and Stanford are absolute must […]
NC State struggles in 79-67 loss at Notre Dame
Capping a frustrating weekend of basketball, the women’s team never got going in South Bend, and in fact never led on the way to a non-competitive defeat. A good fourth quarter made the game look a little closer than it was—the Irish used a big second quarter to take full control and faced little difficulty […]
NC State Chokes and Loses to Miami, 76-77.
Game Summary: I would guess Miami got pretty much what they wanted in the first half, other than making free throws. McNeil was 0-1, Williams had 5 points, and Copeland was driving to the basket a lot and only had 2 assists. Rebounding was a nightmare to watch, Miami had 11 offensive rebounds and led […]
NC State cruises to 10-4 win over Indiana State
Indiana State was no match for NC State on Saturday morning in Puerto Rico. The Wolfpack jumped out to 10-0 lead after five innings and cruised to a good-buddy, 10-4, victory. NC State now stands at 2-0 on the year while the Sycamores fall to 1-1. The story around Jacob Dudan this offseason was how […]
Game thread: Miami vs. NC State
Okay, fellas, let’s go out there and forget all about that last thing that happened. Hurricanes vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 4 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 (Wes Durham, Dennis Scott) Online streaming: WatchESPN
Wolfpack wallop Washington, 13-0
A scoreless game heading into the 4th inning ended up as a blowout win for NC State as the Wolfpack took Washington to the woodshed in the season opener for both squads. The game was called after the 7th inning on account of the run-rule. State went quietly in the top of the 1st inning, […]
Bounce Back Game! NC State Hosts Miami
When: Saturday February 14 – 4:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ESPN2 Opponent: Miami Hurricanes Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 81-76 / NC State 83-76 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after Louisville: “This should never happen. That’s not the standards of our program. … It’s embarrassing for myself, it’s embarrassing […]
Pack9 Opponent Preview: Washington
Who’s the Pack playing? Opponent: Washington Mascot: Good dogs | School Location: Hippie Central, WA | Conference: Big Ten 2026 Record: 0-0 (0-0, T-1st Big Ten) | 2026 RPI Rank: n/a 2025 Record: 29-28 (17-13, 5th Big Ten) | 2025 RPI Rank: 79 2024 Record: 19-31 (10-20, 9th Pac12) | 2024 RPI Rank: 160 When? Where? How do I watch? […]
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