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NSJ’s 2024 Play of the Year
When the clock hits zero and the horn sounds, the ball is not visible. Michael O’Connell’s desperation heave as time runs out on NC State’s season had such a steep trajectory that the ball arced […]
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KJ Keatts enjoying ride with Dad
With 15.7 seconds left in the ACC Championship Game, and NC State preparing to celebrate its first title in 37 years, coach Kevin Keatts turned to his bench and called his son’s name. KJ Keatts […]
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Pack caps epic run with ACC title
NC State doesn’t cut down the nets as frequently as some teams. However, when they do, dear Lord, do they make up for lost time. The Wolfpack completed an unprecedented five ACC Tournament wins in […]
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State’s epic run heads to day five
As improbable as it may seem, NC State will play for the ACC title on Saturday night. The Wolfpack’s miracle run through the ACC Tournament appeared to be reaching its end with 70 seconds left […]
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3 wins in 3 days for NC State
WASHINGTON–Kevin Keatts went there. Meeting with the media after tenth-seeded NC State’s upset of two seed Duke, Keatts said, “Once again, I know you guys love this, if you’re a part of Wolfpack Nation. We […]
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Wake loses, waits for NCAA news
WASHINGTON–Now the wait begins. Wake Forest was eliminated from the ACC Tournament with an 81-69 quarterfinal loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Demon Deacons were able to add one win—Wednesday’s victory over Notre Dame—to their […]
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UNC pounds FSU to open ACC Tourney
WASHINGTON—The North Carolina Tar Heels weren’t taking anything for granted in their ACC Tournament opener. The Heels entered as the top seed after winning the regular season championship outright. They were facing a ninth-seeded FSU […]
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DJ Horne shoots State into round 3
WASHINGTON–On Tuesday, DJ Horne was nowhere to be found. A day later, he was everywhere. After missing NC State’s ACC Tournament opener with a hip injury, Horne got a second chance. He made the most […]
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Wake Forest wins ACCT opener
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Miller scored 17 points, Hunter Sallis added 14 and Andrew Carr had a double-double to lead fifth-seeded Wake Forest to a 72-59 win over 12-seed Notre Dame in the second round […]
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Plenty at stake at ACC Tourney
The ACC Tournament returns to Washington, D.C. for the first time since 2016. North Carolina cut down the nets that year, on its way to the national championship game. The Tar Heels hope to get […]