Eakin Howard-Imagn Images I don’t think it’s an outrageous ask for the NC State men’s basketball team to just not embarrass itself in Chapel Hill on a regular basis, and yet here we are after yet another drubbing, this time by a Tar Heels team that probably won’t even make the NCAA tournament. Embarrassing. Also embarrassing: I don’t use the word, “embarrassed.” They … [Read more...] about Kevin Keatts doesn’t get embarrassed, which may explain the excuses
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Opponent Preview: Ohio State
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Meet the Buckeyes... A team trailing their football counterparts in NIL by juuuuuust a bit Who’s the Pack playing? Opponent: Ohio State Mascot: Poisonous Nut | School Location: Columbus, OH | Conference: Big Ten 2025 Record: 0-3 (0-0, T-1st) | 2025 RPI Rank: 74 2024 Record: 29-36 (12-12, T-7th) | 2024 RPI Rank: … [Read more...] about Opponent Preview: Ohio State
NC State handles Georgia Tech, 83-68
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images NC State did Thursday night what we’ve come to expect it to—respond well after a loss. The Wolfpack erased its painful result in Chapel Hill with a decisive win over a good Georgia Tech team in Atlanta. State found its shooting touch early, weathered the inevitable Tech runs, and finished off the Jackets with little drama down the … [Read more...] about NC State handles Georgia Tech, 83-68
Maria Gakdeng’s 21 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 9 North Carolina over Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Maria Gakdeng had 21 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 North Carolina defeated Syracuse 68-58 on Thursday night. The Tar Heels played without Alyssa Ustby, the team's second-leading scorer and top rebounder. Ustby didn't make the trip to Syracuse after sustaining what appeared to be a lower-body injury Sunday against North Carolina State. Tar Heels coach … [Read more...] about Maria Gakdeng’s 21 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 9 North Carolina over Syracuse
James and Brooks score 17 points apiece, lead No. 13 NC State women over No. 20 Georgia Tech
ATLANTA (AP) — Aziaha James and Zoe Brooks scored 17 points apiece and No. 13 NC State beat No. 20 Georgia Tech 83-68 on Thursday night. Saniya Rivers added 16 points and Madison Hayes had 14 for NC State (21-5, 13-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which rebounded from a 66-65 loss to No. 12 North Carolina on Sunday that ended a nine-game win streak. Hayes made two 3s and … [Read more...] about James and Brooks score 17 points apiece, lead No. 13 NC State women over No. 20 Georgia Tech