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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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Can NC State once again defy the odds?
In one month’s time, local teams will be hitting the hardwood as the college basketball season gets underway, and it’s a safe bet that a lot of NC State fans will be happy to leave […]
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NC State stays perfect in ACC play with home win over UVA
RALEIGH — NC State handled business at home Saturday afternoon at PNC Arena, defeating Virginia 76-60 to move to 3-0 in ACC play for the first time since 2013. If there was any concern of […]
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UNC, NC State meet as ACC unbeatens
RALEIGH — It’s still early, but the Tar Heels and Wolfpack are atop the ACC. Now the two Tobacco Road rivals will meet for the first time Wednesday with matching overall and conference records, both […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Horne’s 26 helps NC State keep Detroit Mercy winless
RALEIGH — DJ Horne made six 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points, and NC State beat winless Detroit Mercy 83-66 on Saturday. Horne was 9 of 15 from the floor and grabbed six […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Horne, Burns carry NC State past UT Martin
RALEIGH — DJ Horne scored 22 points making six 3-pointers and DJ Burns Jr. and Dennis Parker Jr. each recorded double-doubles and NC State beat UT Martin 81-67 in the first-ever meeting between the two […]
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College Basketball Roundup: UNC Greensboro pulls off upset at No. 14 Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Keyshaun Langley scored 23 points, Mikeal Brown-Jones added 17 and UNC Greensboro stunned No. 14 Arkansas 78-72 on Friday night. The Spartans (2-1), who came in as 15½-point underdogs according to FanDuel […]