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Game thread: NC State vs. Louisville

Got ourselves a gravy game tonight: winning would be quite useful, but a loss doesn’t really hurt. Wolfpack vs. Cardinals Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN (Dave O’Brien, Jay Williams, Molly McGrath) Online streaming: WatchESPN

about 2 hours ago | 0 reads

Drake Thomas beats Drake Maye again

Drake Thomas capped an incredible year with the Seahawks by winning the Super Bowl on Sunday night, once again getting the better of Drake Maye in the process. In hindsight, it’s a wonder anyone thought that the Patriots would win this game, given the prior history between Thomas and Maye. Big congrats to Thomas for […]

about 10 hours ago | 0 reads

NC State cruises past Virginia Tech, 82-62

A big second quarter performance proved decisive for NC State in Blacksburg, as the Wolfpack outscored Virginia Tech 25-8 over the last 10 minutes of the opening half. After a slow start, State scored the final seven points of the first quarter to even the score at 19, then utilized separate runs of 10-0 and […]

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On the Road to Louisville

When: Monday February 9 – 7:00 PM Where: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville KY TV: ESPN Opponent: Louisville Cardinals Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): Louisville 84-79 / Louisville 83-78 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: NC State head coach Will Wade postgame [Va Tech]: “We just have to be more consistent; we’re getting closer than we were. […]

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The Wolfpack Avoids the Trap! Beats Va Tech 82-73

Game Summary: Well, you suspected this game was going to be different when the first basket was a Paul McNeil LAYUP. The tired old saying goes, “This is a game of runs.” This was definitely one of those games. At the under 12 timeout, NC State was ahead 20-7. At the 4:35 mark, Va Tech […]

2 days ago | 0 reads

Game thread: Virginia Tech vs. NC State

Not quite sure what we’ve done to deserve this, but according to the game notes, ex-UNC forward John Henson is on the call for this game. The kids won’t know who he is but I need my fellow millennials in the building to boo this man. Hokies vs. Wolfpack Tip time: Noon ET TV: The […]

2 days ago | 0 reads

2026 NC State Baseball Preview – Part IV: Non-Conference Opponents

We’re less than 30 days out from the start of NC State’s 2026 baseball season, so now’s as good a time as any to get to know the team before they hit the diamond. The Wolfpack will be looking for their third trip to Omaha in the last six seasons, so let’s figure out how […]

MLB

3 days ago | 0 reads

NC State rolls past FSU, 83-55

Zam Jones made sure that NC State would quickly put its frustrating effort against UNC behind it by scoring the Pack’s first 12 points against FSU. She canned two threes, scored a traditional three-point play, and also made three free throws after getting fouled behind the arc. That effort staked the Pack with a healthy […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Home Again! NC State Hosts Virginia Tech

When: Saturday February 7 – 12:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: The CW Opponent: Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 82-72 / NC State 82-71 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Will Wade post SMU: “We’d heard all the chatter. We’ve been beating up on the bottom of the league. All right. […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

Q1 Win! The Wolfpack Holds on and Beats SMU 84-83

Game Summary: The first half was close, until it wasn’t. With about 4 minutes (29-32) before the half, NC State went cold and SMU heated up and went on a 10-5 run to close the half leading 42-34. Stats were similar, SMU shot 43% /50% / 50% for the half, the Wolfpack 39% / 33% […]

6 days ago | 2 reads

Game thread: NC State vs. SMU

A couple of good-shooting teams with iffy defenses, we’ll see if the points flow accordingly. Wolfpack vs. Mustangs Tip time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 (Kevin Brown, Cory Alexander) Online streaming: WatchESPN

6 days ago | 2 reads

ROAD TRIP! NC State Heads to Dallas to Take On SMU

When: Tuesday February 3, 9:00 PM Where: Moody Coliseum, Dallas TX TV: ESPN2 Opponent: SMU Mustangs Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): SMU 82-81 / SMU 82-80 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Wake Forest game: “We’re at the halfway mark now. I believe we’re seven and two here at the halfway mark. […]

7 days ago | 0 reads

NC State at the midway point in ACC play

What a difference a couple of weeks can make. NC State’s season felt completely up in the air after the baffling home loss to Georgia Tech, but the Wolfpack has since won four straight, including three on the road, to put itself in good shape as February gets underway. State is solidly in the NCAA […]

7 days ago | 1 read

Q1 Win! The Wolfpack Rains Fire and Brimstone on the Deacons 96-78

Game Summary: More halves like this one, please! After going almost 3 minutes to score (thank you P2!), NC State warmed up and started hitting from outside. The Wolfpack shot 60% (9-15) from the 3PT line and 50% (8-16) from 2PT and won the rebounding 17-11. Williams and McNeil led the scoring with 14 each […]

9 days ago | 1 read

Game thread: NC State vs. Wake Forest

A quick reminder that there’s no linear television coverage for this one on account of the change in tip time. Too many noon games already accounted for, I guess. Wolfpack vs. Demon Deacons Tip time: Noon ET TV: None. Online streaming: ACCNX (Scott Pryzwansky, Stan Lewter)

9 days ago | 1 read

On The Road Again: The Wolfpack Heads to Winston-Salem to Face Wake Forest

When: Saturday January 31 – 12:00 PM Where: Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem NC TV: (UPDATED 1/30 PM) – Streaming on ACC Network Extra only Opponent: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 79-76 / NC State 79-75 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Syracuse win: What’s […]

11 days ago | 0 reads

NC State downs Boston College, 106-84

Normally you might have to worry a little bit if you give up 16 made threes, but not so on Thursday night, as not even a ridiculously above-average shooting performance from Boston College could keep the Eagles close. NC State’s offense was relentless thanks to standout performances from Zoe Brooks, Tilda Trygger, Khamil Pierre, and […]

11 days ago | 1 read

2026 NC State Baseball Preview – Part III: Who’s New

We’re less than 30 days out from the start of NC State’s 2026 baseball season, so now’s as good a time as any to get to know the team before they hit the diamond. The Wolfpack will be looking for their third trip to Omaha in the last six seasons, so let’s figure out how […]

MLB

12 days ago | 1 read

You can’t wear that on television

If you missed it last week, Will Wade accidentally caused a modest kerfuffle with some remarks he made during his radio show. He mentioned that he isn’t allowed to wear apparel with the slobbering wolf on it—like anyone else he’s disappointed he can’t don the school’s best logo—and also said that his decision to wear […]

12 days ago | 1 read

The Wolfpack Peels the Orange 88-68

Game Summary: NC State started the game well for the first time lately. By the first official timeout the lead was 13-5 Wolfpack. Despite a decided height advantage, the rebounds were tied at 16 at the half. Stats were generally even; the Pack won the first half with quality shooting 50%/40%/82%. Williams had a great […]

13 days ago | 0 reads

Game thread: Syracuse vs. NC State

I’m anticipating a late-arriving student section this evening as everyone tries to avoid receiving this shirt: Orange vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU (Kevin Brown, Cory Alexander) Online streaming: WatchESPN

13 days ago | 1 read

The Wolfpack Welcomes Syracuse

When: Tuesday January 27 – 7:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ESPNU Opponent: Syracuse Orange Men Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 81-71 / NC State 81-72 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade from Thursday night radio show: (also in Pulse of the Pack podcast – S2E22) Crowd Question: What’s something about [you] […]

14 days ago | 1 read

NC State’s 2026 football schedule released

NC State’s 2026 football schedule presents a big opportunity, just considering which teams aren’t on it. The Pack plays nine league games this fall but only three of them are on the road, and the team also has two separate runs of three straight home games. There are no Thursday night games this year, though […]

14 days ago | 3 reads

NET: Snapshot

NC State is NET 27 (Q1: 1-4, Q2: 6-1, Q3: 3-1, Q4: 4-0) The Wolfpack is trending upward on the strength of an upset at Clemson Tuesday, and a solid win on a tough day at Pittsburgh. Disappointingly, Syracuse has lost three in a row and is now into Q3 territory. Another must win, landmine […]

14 days ago | 3 reads