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Wolfpack Locker Room Processes First Four Loss

DAYTON, Ohio — Not long after Tramon Mark buried a pair of mid-range jumpers to put NC State away in the final minutes of the First Four matchup against Texas, the Wolfpack locker room was filled with a quiet disappointment.

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First Four Loss Ends College Careers for Key Wolfpack Seniors

DAYTON, Ohio — When the horn sounded and Texas stormed the court at UD Arena victorious, NC State's first season under coach Will Wade came to a gut-wrenching end.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 16

3 Ways the Wolfpack Can Beat the Longhorns

DAYTON, Ohio — The NCAA Tournament is here and NC State is right in the mix with the other 67 teams in the field, all competing for a chance at March glory.

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 16

Will KC Concepcion's NFL Draft stock take a hit after injury news?

Concepcion has had a medical issue surface before the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ty Simpson seems to be flirting hard with team that may not draft him

Giants eyeing RB Jeremiyah Love as their next Saquon Barkley?

Packers linked to Miami Hurricanes CB in 2026 NFL Draft

Cowboys, Eagles may be battling for same WR in NFL Draft

Which college football blue bloods are actually still blue bloods in 2026?

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 16

Reacting to the Wolfpack's First Four Appearance

NC State's journey through the NCAA Tournament begins on Tuesday, as the Wolfpack enters the field as a No. 11 seed, but wasn't deemed worthy of a straight-shot into the field of 64.

NC State Women's Basketball Learns NCAA Tournament Seed

RALEIGH — NC State women's basketball is back in the Big Dance, as Wes Moore and the Wolfpack learned their status as a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 16

Heath Andrews Proves Himself as the Wolfpack's Stopper

RALEIGH — For 12 days, Heath Andrews didn't get any work for No. 10 NC State. The junior right-handed pitcher began the season as the Sunday starter for the team, but ended up moving into the midweek slot when the team faced Coastal Carolina earlier in the season.

The SI Bracket Challenge: Beat an NC State Expert

March Madness is officially here. For NC State fans, Selection Sunday didn't go entirely to plan, but the Wolfpack is in the NCAA Tournament. SI is offering a unique opportunity to prove you are better than the experts with the SI Bracket Challenge.

CJ Bailey News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 15

CJ Bailey: NC State’s Rising Star With NFL Traits

Standing at 6-foot-6 with a long, fluid throwing motion, CJ Bailey has quietly developed into one of the more intriguing quarterbacks in the ACC. The Miami native stepped into a major role early for the NC State Wolfpack, and since taking the reins of the offense, Bailey has steadily grown into the centerpiece of the program’s offensive identity.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 14

Avent Proud of Wolfpack's Response in Series Opener

RALEIGH — Things didn't go according to plan in NC State's midweek matchup against Elon, with the Wolfpack falling 2-0 to the Phoenix. After that loss,

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 14

Wolfpack Ace Regains Top Form After Missed Start

RALEIGH — Despite starting the season with two wins in two starts and looking relatively comfortable outside of two earned runs in his second victory, NC State left-handed pitcher Ryan Marohn didn't feel like his dominant self.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 13

NC State March Madness Tournament Projection: What Seed Will the Wolfpack Get?

NC State's ACC Tournament came to an end on Thursday, as the Wolfpack came up heartbreakingly short in a third matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers. Now, all Will Wade's team can do is wait around until Selection Sunday, when the NCAA Tournament field is finalized.

Standout Performances For NC State in Quarterfinal Loss

CHARLOTTE — The run through the 2026 ACC Tournament for NC State ended at the hands of a familiar foe. Virginia got the Wolfpack for the third time in the 2025-26 season, knocking off Will Wade's team in an 81-74 thriller.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 13

NC State Bubble Watch: Why the Wolfpack Deserves to Be in March Madness

CHARLOTTE — NC State's run through the ACC Tournament ended after just one win over Pittsburgh, as the Wolfpack ran into the hump it just couldn't get over in the 2025-26 season in the form of the Virginia Cavaliers during the quarterfinals of the event.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 13

Shot-Blocking Stalls Wolfpack Upset Attempt Against Virginia

CHARLOTTE — Size became a fairly large topic of discussion heading into Will Wade's first season as the head coach for NC State. He assembled a team without a player taller than 6-foot-10, leaning on athleticism, experience and shot-making during the roster-building process.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 12

Wolfpack Brings Edge Even in Defeat Against Virginia

CHARLOTTE — When the horn sounded, Virginia walked off the Spectrum Center court with a third win over NC State in the 2025-26 season. Will Wade and the Wolfpack simply couldn't get over the hump against the Cavaliers, but the clash in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament didn't go the same way the other two matchups did.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 12

Immediate Takeaways From NC State's ACC Tournament Loss to Virginia

CHARLOTTE — NC State got another chance to beat Virginia, a team that owned the Wolfpack throughout the regular season in two meetings, winning both by double-figures.

Avent Shares Frustration and Concern After Wolfpack's Loss to Elon

RALEIGH — While the start of the season for No. 10 NC State baseball included some bright moments, most notably a win over No. 16 Coastal Carolina, the Wolfpack continued to show its floor with another loss to a mid-major, this time falling 2-0 to the Elon Phoenix on Tuesday at Doak Field.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 11

No. 10 NC State Drops Another Midweek Matchup to Mid-Major

RALEIGH — No. 10 NC State entered Tuesday's game against Elon riding high, following a week with a ranked win and three more to go along with it. However, the Wolfpack continued to deal with some warts, especially at the plate, as the high-powered offense disappeared for the third time in the 2026 season, ultimately losing to the Phoenix 2-0.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 11

Wolfpack Players Who Must Get Going in the ACC Tournament

CHARLOTTE — NC State men's basketball wrapped up its first regular season under Will Wade with a 19-12 record overall and went 10-8 in league play. Now, the Wolfpack is set to head to Charlotte for the ACC Tournament at the Spectrum Center, entering as the 7-seed in the event.

NC State Baseball Player Performs Incredible Pregame National Anthem

There is nothing cooler than rocking the national anthem with a saxophone as a player in a Division 1 baseball game. NC State’s Andrew Wiggins is an outfielder for the Wolfpack, but his talents go way beyond the playing field.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 10

Why NC State Didn't Drop in Most Rankings After Lafayette Loss

RALEIGH — After NC State dropped the series opener against a previously winless Lafayette team, many fans took to social media to express their dismay over the loss and how it could affect the team moving forward from a national outlook point of view.