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Hartman, Napoleon smash records at Raleigh Relays
NC State track and field hosted the Raleigh Relays this past weekend, inviting over 250 schools nationwide to compete at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility. The three-day event was highlighted by junior Grace Hartman and sophomore Angelina Napoleon’s record-breaking performances in the women’s 10,000-meter and 3,000-meter steeplechase races, respectively. The Pack opened the meet Thursday, and many of its standout performances came from the field.
No. 19 NC State gymnastics narrowly defeats Texas Woman’s University
No. 19 NC State gymnastics escaped Texas Woman’s University by just .075 points on Sunday in Texas, outlasting the Pioneers 196.675 to 196.600. The Wolfpack earned individual titles in every event to preserve its undefeated record against the Pioneers going back to 2009. The Wolfpack (7-7) started the night off on the bars, where freshman Caroline Volk led the way for the second week in a row.
NC State gymnastics bests Ohio State on Senior Night
NC State gymnastics took down the visiting Ohio State in its last home meet of the season, besting the Buckeyes 197.000 to 196.325 on Friday, March 7. The No. 20 Wolfpack (6-7) posted season-high event scores on the beam and the floor to hand No. 23 Ohio State (3-10) its third consecutive loss. The Pack started its night off on the vault, where it posted a team score of 49.125 to beat the Buckeyes by .050 points.
No. 20 NC State women’s basketball beats Syracuse with late-game surge
Despite trailing for over 34 minutes, No. 20 NC State women’s basketball defeated the Syracuse Orange 74-66 in New York Thursday night. The Wolfpack hunkered down and got the job done late in the game to extend its win streak to four games and hold on to second place in the ACC. Sophomore guard Zoe Brooks led the Wolfpack with 19 points and eight rebounds.
No. 22 NC State gymnastics falls short at No. 15 Stanford
No. 22 NC State gymnastics (1-4, 0-1 ACC) lost 197.025-195.925 to undefeated No. 15 Stanford (4-0, 1-0 ACC) in its first ACC matchup of the young season on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Maples Pavilion in California. Despite the loss, sophomores Elle Hadrick and Ashley Knight and freshman Syniya Thomas turned in standout performances on the vault, floor and bars, respectively. The Wolfpack’s team score of 195.925 was its highest of the season.
Aziaha James shines in NC State women’s basketball 79-51 win against Kent State
No. 13 NC State women’s basketball returned to Raleigh looking new and revived for a game against Kent State. The Pack (2-1) was led by senior guard Aziaha James’ game-high 20 points in a dominant 79-51 win against the Golden Flashes (1-2), with James scoring her 1,000th career point in the second quarter. In his postgame press conference, head coach Wes Moore took time to appreciate what James has accomplished in a Wolfpack uniform.
Wolfpack cross country competes in Sean Earl, East Carolina Pirate Invitationals
NC State cross country split its efforts between two meets on Friday, Oct. 4. Eight Wolfpack women and seven members of the men’s squad traveled to Chicago to race in the Sean Earl Loyola Invitational, while seven athletes stayed home in North Carolina to compete in the ECU Pirate Invitational. The red-and-white women placed second in a highly competitive field and the men’s squad placed seventh out of 15 teams at the Sean Earl Invite.
Gardner, Hartman lead Wolfpack cross country through Adidas XC Challenge
The NC State men’s and women’s cross country teams showed out at the 2024 Adidas XC Challenge on Friday. The Wolfpack women tallied 34 points in the women’s 5000-meter race for a decisive victory over second-place Clemson, which totaled 51 points despite sweeping the podium. In the men’s 6000-meter race, the red-and-white men totaled 51 points, just shy of first-place Liberty’s 46 points.
Previewing the ACC storylines in the NCAA Tournament
A record-tying eight ACC squads earned spots in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. All eight were granted top-nine seeds, and three schools — NC State, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech — will host first- and second-round games. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today. Join today Already a member? Login The ACC has been a force to be reckoned with in March for some time.
Catching fire: Behind Hannah Hidalgo’s legendary rookie season
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo made headlines last weekend when she led her team to an ACC championship in her first conference tournament. The freshman scored a team-leading 22 points — including the five points in the last two and a half minutes that iced the 55-51 win — and six assists in the title game against No. 11 NC State and was named the ACC Tournament MVP for her efforts that weekend.
Hidalgo breaks ACC freshman scoring record, Hokies lose two
The last week of ACC play came with plenty of unanticipated twists and turns, highlighted by Virginia Tech’s consecutive losses despite heading heading into the conference tournament as the top seed. In one of those upsets, Hannah Hidalgo led Notre Dame to a stunning victory and surpassed the ACC freshman scoring record, all in the same night. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today.
ACC notebook: Dyaisha Fair moves to fifth on all-time scoring list
As ACC basketball approaches the last week of the regular season, competition is as tumultuous as ever — top-ranked Louisville and NC State are struggling to close out the season strong while Virginia Tech and Syracuse, the latter powered by Dyaisha Fair, have already secured double byes in the conference tournament. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today. Join today Already a member?
ACC notebook: NC State squashes Irish
This week in ACC play was as tumultuous as ever, including close calls for top-tier teams like NC State and Louisville in addition to the Wolfpack defeat of Notre Dame in an usually low-scoring contest. Three athletes — Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley, North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby and Florida State’s Makayla Timpson — notched double-doubles in both of their games this week.
ACC notebook: Hokies take down NC State, Syracuse exacts revenge on Cards and Tar Heels suffer third loss in a row
Even with the postseason in sight, there is still no consistency amongst the top teams in the ACC. Week 14 was fraught with upsets — Virginia Tech over NC State, Duke over Carolina, Syracuse over Louisville — which are sure to make an exciting next couple of weeks as teams scramble for the top seeds in the upcoming conference tournament. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today.
NC State women’s basketball smothers Pitt 83-47 on the road
NC State women’s basketball made quick work of Pittsburgh in its first road game in February. After a tough home loss to No. 16 Virginia Tech on Thursday, the Pack bounced back to defeat the Panthers 83-47. Senior guard Madison Hayes led all scorers with 16 points. The No. 3 Wolfpack (21-3, 9-3 ACC) blew past Pitt (7-18, 1-11 ACC) with an excellent team effort — putting up a season-high 23 assists with nine of those coming from freshman guard Zoe Brooks.
NC State track and field shines in four-meet weekend
NC State track and field divided and conquered this past weekend, splitting across three different states to compete in four competitions. The Pack competed in the Don Kiry Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Tiger Paw Invite in Clemson, South Carolina, the BU Valentine Invitational and the Boston College Eagle Elite Invitational in Boston, Massachusetts. Across tough pools of competition, the Wolfpack tallied 11 top-10 finishes.
ACC notebook: Louisville settles in at No. 1
As ACC women’s basketball gears up for its last month of conference play, the usual suspects are continuing to thrive and set the league up for a thrilling conference tournament. Freshman phenom Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame surpassed 100 career assists in the Irish’s win over Georgia, while Dyaisha Fair averaged 33 points across Syracuse’s two games this week. The intensity across the ACC has continued to increase, and plenty of teams have risen to meet the moment.
NC State track and field competes in Doc Hale Invitational
For the third time this season, NC State track and field made the trip to Blacksburg, Virginia to compete in the Doc Hale Invitational hosted by Virginia Tech on Friday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 3. The Pack mostly competed in field events and turned in eight top-10 finishes over the two days of competition. Day one NC State only had two athletes competing on the track — sophomore Lance Patterson in the men’s 400-meter and freshman Jordyn Parker in the women’s 60-meter prelims.
NC State swimming and diving dominates Seahawks on senior night
NC State swimming and diving hosted UNC-Wilmington at Casey Aquatic Center on Friday, Feb. 2 in a meet that showcased the red-and-white’s ability to blow the competition out of the water. The No. 3 Wolfpack men defeated the Seahawks 172-104, while the No. 10 NC State women took down the visitors 181-89. The red-and-white placed first in every event in both the men’s and women’s competition, making it extremely difficult for UNC-Wilmington to make a significant impact on the scoreboard.
ACC notebook: Notre Dame’s defeat of UConn, Syracuse’s dominance and Louisville’s rise to the top
Notre Dame stole the show this week with a statement win over UConn, coupled with its official announcement that star guard Olivia Miles will not return for the remainder of the season. But despite these major headlines, with six other nationally ranked teams in the conference there’s plenty more to talk about. This includes Syracuse and Louisville’s fight for the top spot in the ACC, as well as Virginia Tech’s rebound from its surprising losses to Duke and Florida State.
NC State track and field competes in three invitationals, Napoleon sets school record
NC State track and field had an action-packed weekend of competition on Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27. Over the course of the weekend, the Pack competed in the Bob Pollock Invitational, the Camel City Invitational and the BU Terrier Classic. Day one NC State competed in the first day of Bob Pollock Invite on Friday, with plenty of athletes competing for the red-and-white in the sprinting and throwing events.
NC State swimming and diving splits dual meet against Longhorns
NC State swimming hosted Texas at Casey Aquatic Center on Friday, Jan. 26 in a star-studded event. The No. 3 Wolfpack men defeated the No. 9 Longhorns 130-92 while the No. 10 NC State women fell to No. 2 Texas 130-68. On the men’s side, the Wolfpack was breaking pool records left and right, while proving that the team is earning its lofty ranking. The Pack tallied 11 podium finishes, including seven first-place finishes.
NC State women’s basketball squashes Clemson 71-49
NC State women’s basketball had no problem taking care of business against Clemson — the Pack cruised to a 71-49 victory and outscored the Tigers by eight points in three out of four quarters. Senior guard Madison Hayes led the offensive charge for the Wolfpack and nearly recorded a double-double with 24 points and nine rebounds.
NC State track and field returns to Virginia Tech for Hokie Invitational
Just one week after competing in the Virginia Tech Invitational, NC State track and field traveled back up to Blacksburg, Virginia to compete in the Hokie Invitational on Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20. The Pack posted six podium finishes on day one of competition and followed it up with six top-10 finishes on day two. Day one The first day of competition saw 36 red-and-white athletes compete in 11 different events.
NC State swimming faces UNC-Chapel Hill, Virginia in tri-meet
NC State swimming made the trip up to Charlottesville, Virginia last week to take on the hosting Cavaliers and UNC-Chapel Hill in a tri-meet on Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20.
NC State women’s basketball maintains balanced attack, young talent shines
NC State women’s basketball has been dominant so far in its 2023-24 campaign, and, despite graduate center River Baldwin’s recent injury, it's showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. With just one blemish on its record — a last-second loss to then-No. 14 Virginia Tech on Jan. 7 — the No. 4 Pack currently boasts a 15-1 overall record and a 3-1 ACC record. Here are a couple important takeaways from the Wolfpack’s performance so far this season.
NC State athletics’ week in review: Jan. 8 - Jan. 14
NC State athletics came out of this week with mixed results — the women’s basketball and track and field squads turned in dominant performances while men’s basketball and gymnastics struggled against some tough competition. Women’s basketball defeats Miami NC State women’s basketball bounced back from last week’s loss to No. 14 Virginia Tech with a convincing 93-66 win over Virginia at Reynolds Coliseum.
Ta'Niya Latson shines at Florida State, closes in on 1,000 points
After her standout freshman season was cut short by untimely injury just before the postseason, fans were unsure of what to expect from Florida State guard Ta’Niya Latson. But Latson quickly silenced any doubts that she’d return to top form in 2023–24. The sophomore currently leads the Noles in scoring with an average of 20.3 points per game and is ranked 19th in the country in scoring. So far this season, she’s posted four 30-point games, three of which were in a row.
NC State Athletics’ week in review: Jan. 1 - Jan. 7
NC State Athletics hit the ground running in the new year. This week was highlighted by the men’s basketball team’s continued dominance in ACC play and the start of the 2024 gymnastics season. Women’s basketball suffers first loss of the season NC State women’s basketball hosted No. 22 Florida State at Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 4 before making the trip to Blacksburg, Virginia to take on Virginia Tech three days later.
ACC notebook: Hidalgo's continued dominance, Louisville's loss to UConn and NC State's balanced attack
Six ACC women’s basketball teams ranked in the AP Poll’s seventh Top 25 of the season after a number of solid performances in the prior week — NC State, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Florida State and North Carolina have all been mainstays in the top 25 since the first in-season poll and don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today.
NC State women’s basketball evades Flames 80-67
NC State women’s basketball took down the visiting Liberty Flames 80-67 in its last game in Reynolds Coliseum during 2023. Freshman guard Zoe Brooks led the Wolfpack’s attack, recording a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in her first career start. Brooks’ triple-double is just the second in NC State history and the first since the 2000-01 season.
It's not time to sound the alarm on North Carolina just yet
Heading into Week 4 of the 2023–24 season, North Carolina women’s basketball appeared dangerously close to letting an early-season skid turn into a slide that could prove difficult to bounce back from. After checking in at No. 16 in the preseason AP poll, North Carolina has fallen in the rankings to No. 17, 18 and now 24 (Weeks 4 and 5).
NC State track and field opens 2023-24 indoor season in Boston, Winston-Salem
NC State track and field sent six athletes to the Winston-Salem College Kickoff and nine to the Sharon-Colyear Danville Season Opener in Boston, Massachusetts. The Pack recorded seven top-10 finishes in Winston-Salem and four top-25 finishes in Boston. The Wolfpack athletes that made the trip to Boston competed in the distance events, with the best finish of the weekend belonging to graduate student Sam Bush’s 12th-place finish in the women’s 3000m with her time of 9:01.83.
NC State women’s basketball takes care of business against Illinois State Original
No. 5 NC State women’s basketball gutted out a 79-61 win over the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday, Dec. 3. The Wolfpack totaled 17 assists in a game that highlighted the team’s strong chemistry. It was clear from the jump that the Pack (9-0) had a large physical advantage over Illinois State (6-2), and graduate center River Baldwin was quick to capitalize, scoring 10 of her 14 points in the first quarter to spark the Wolfpack’s offensive attack.
NC State women’s basketball defeats Bearcats in second game of Paradise Jam
NC State women’s basketball demolished Cincinnati 79-45 to extend its win streak to six games and collect its second win at the Paradise Jam. Senior guard Madison Hayes led the red-and-white with a game-high 16 points. The Pack (6-0) asserted its dominance over the Bearcats (2-3) in the two teams’ first all-time meeting.
How did NC State follow up its signature win over UConn?
RALEIGH, N.C. — After going unranked in the preseason poll and entering the season with unusually low expectations surrounding its 2023-24 campaign, NC State women’s basketball made national headlines by taking down then-No. 2 UConn 92-81 in its second game of the season. The Pack likely felt more pressure coming out of the UConn game than it did coming in — with such a big win under its belt, the pressure was on to prove that it wasn’t a fluke.
NC State Athletics’ week in review: Nov. 13 - Nov. 19 Original
NC State Athletics continued to dominate this week, coming out on top in most of its competitions. The week was highlighted by the women’s cross country team’s third-straight national title. Women’s basketball finishes four-game homestand undefeated NC State women’s basketball is off to a strong start in its 2023-24 campaign. With this week’s wins over Elon and Rhode Island, the Pack is now 4-0.
NC State women’s swimming takes first, men take second at NC State/GAC Invitational
NC State swimming hosted four schools — Arizona State, Duke, the U.S. Military Academy and Virginia Tech — at Greensboro Aquatic Center late last week for a competitive, three-day invitational that included three top-10 teams on the men’s side and four top-20 teams on the women’s side. The No. 7 Wolfpack women totalled 1964 points to claim first overall while the No. 4 NC State men’s squad captured 1806 points to place second behind No. 1 Arizona State.
NC State Athletics’ week in review: Nov. 6 - Nov. 12
NC State Athletics went undefeated across the board this week, asserting its dominance every time it competed. The week was highlighted by the women’s basketball team’s home win over then-No. 2 UConn and the women’s cross country team’s seventh consecutive NCAA Regional title. Women’s basketball goes 2-0 NC State women’s basketball opened the 2023-24 season with a bang, taking down UNC-Charlotte 84-43 on Tuesday, Nov. 7 before capturing a huge 92-81 win over a top-ranked UConn in Reynolds Coliseum.
Rivers’ 33 points lift NC State women’s basketball to 92-81 upset victory over No. 2 UConn
When it comes to NC State women’s basketball’s Sunday afternoon date with the No. 2 Huskies, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma said it best. “We got our asses beat, plain and simple,” Auriemma said. And he’s not wrong — after taking the first quarter to find its footing, the Pack (2-0) outworked the Huskies (1-1) in every aspect of the game.
NC State swimming hosts Georgia and Duke Original
NC State swimming hosted its first home meet of the season on Friday, Nov. 3 when the team welcomed Duke and Georgia to Casey Aquatic Center. The No. 4 men’s team took down both opponents while the No. 4 women’s team lost to Georgia but defeated Duke. On the men’s side, the Wolfpack beat Georgia 151.5-148.5 and Duke 246-53. The red-and-white collected plenty of podium finishes, highlighted by senior Luke Miller and fifth-year senior Noah Henderson’s tie for first place in the 50-yard freestyle.
Schedule breakdown: 2023-24 NC State women’s basketball
After wrapping up the 2022-23 season with a heartbreaking loss to Princeton in the first round of the NCAA tournament, NC State women’s basketball enters the 2023-24 season with something to prove. The Pack is eager to show that its ability to compete with top tier programs and dominate in ACC play is not a thing of the past. The red-and-white finished eighth in the ACC last year, ending its three-year streak of finishing on top in conference play.
Aziaha James primed to lead NC State women’s basketball in 2023-24
Junior guard Aziaha James is back for round three with NC State women’s basketball, and this year, she’s ready to lead. After patiently waiting her turn and coming in off of the bench to give the lead scorers a breather, her time has finally come. James cast herself into the spotlight toward the end of last year, when the Pack battled then-No. 19 UNC-Chapel Hill for the second time in 2023.
Burns, Morsell primed to lead NC State men’s basketball in 2023-24
After a first round exit in the 2023 NCAA tournament, NC State men’s basketball is chomping at the bit for the chance to prove to Wolfpack Nation that the freshly revamped squad is back and better than ever. In addition to welcoming seven transfers and one freshman, the Pack returns a few mainstays of last year’s squad, including graduate forward DJ Burns and graduate guard Casey Morsell.
Hayes, Rivers share outlook for NC State women’s basketball’s 2023-24 season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After a tumultuous 2022-23 season, NC State women’s basketball is fired up and ready to come back with a vengeance when it kicks off the 2023-24 season in November. The Pack brought in a total of eight new faces in the offseason — six true freshmen and two transfers — and lost four starters. For better or for worse, it's going to be a completely new look for the red-and-white.
NC State Athletics’ week in review: Oct. 9 - Oct. 15
NC State Athletics battled hard this week with the volleyball, baseball and cross country teams putting on the most noteworthy performances. While some teams were able to get in the win column, some Pack teams struggled to perform. Women’s soccer ties with Miami NC State women’s soccer recorded its sixth draw of the season in a game against the Miami Hurricanes that ended in a score of 0-0. The Pack limited Miami to just five shots over the course of the match while notching 11 of its own.
NC State cross country wraps up regular season
NC State cross country split up its squads last weekend to take on the Nuttycombe Invitational in Madison, Wisconsin and the Pirate Invitational in Greenville, North Carolina. At Nuttycombe, senior Katelyn Tuohy paced the Pack with a time of 19:29.5 and placed second overall in the women’s 6k. Senior Kelsey Chmiel wasn’t far behind Touhy, coming in just over 23 seconds behind to take third.
NC State Athletics’ week in review: Sept. 25 - Oct. 1
NC State Athletics tallied an even three wins and three losses this week, with an honorable mention going to men’s golf for the team’s third place finish at the Rod Myers Invitational. The highlight of the week was undoubtedly the volleyball team’s win over No. 5 Louisville in four sets. Women’s soccer loses to No. 1 Tar Heels The college women’s powerhouse of No. 1 UNC-Chapel Hill shut out NC State women’s soccer 4-0 on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Dail Soccer Stadium.
NC State volleyball sweeps Notre Dame
NC State women’s volleyball defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in three straight sets on Friday, Sept. 29. The Pack won the contest off a strong defensive showing, totalling 22 block assists over the course of the match. Both teams started sloppy in the first set, committing their share of errors at nine apiece. The Wolfpack (12-2, 2-1 ACC) was able to pull it together when it mattered towards the end of the set, besting Notre Dame (8-4, 2-2 ACC) by a score of 25-18.
NC State Athletics’ week in review: Sept. 18 - Sept. 24
Wins were hard to come by this week for NC State Athletics, with the Pack collectively tallying just three victories in seven games — one apiece for volleyball, men’s soccer and football. Women’s soccer records two draws NC State women’s soccer has had a rough month of competition, but with two draws against tough teams, the Wolfpack appears to be slowly climbing out of its rut.
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