Michael O’Connell

NC State keeps ACC Tournament hopes alive with big win over Wake

February 22, 2025 Ryan Henkel

The NC State Wolfpack had one of their best offensive games of the season as they defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 85-73 Saturday afternoon at Lenovo Center. Freshman guard Paul McNeil led the way […]

NSJ’s 2024 Play of the Year

January 16, 2025 Shawn Krest

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 […]

Can NC State once again defy the odds?

October 17, 2024 Ryan Henkel

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 […]

NC State muscles into Sweet 16

March 23, 2024 The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP) — DJ Burns Jr. scored 24 points, including a go-ahead putback that ignited a 9-0 run in overtime, and 11th-seeded North Carolina State beat 14th-seeded Oakland 79-73 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament […]

NC State stays hot in NCAAs

March 22, 2024 The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP) — North Carolina State is getting a little tired of being asked if it’s tired. The way the Wolfpack are playing, it’s hard to blame them. Ben Middlebrooks scored a career-high 21 points […]

Pack look to continue miracle run

March 21, 2024 Shawn Krest

NC State is coming into the NCAA Tournament on one of the biggest highs in basketball history. Only one other team entered March Madness with a five-game conference tournament win streak—the 2011 UConn Huskies. They […]

State’s epic run heads to day five

March 15, 2024 Shawn Krest

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 […]

N.C. State wins ACC opener

March 12, 2024 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON— Casey Morsell scored 25 points, Jayden Taylor had 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals and No. 10 seed North Carolina State beat No. 15 seed Louisville 94-85 on Tuesday night in the first […]

Poor free-throw shooting sinks Wolfpack against Pitt

February 7, 2024 Ryan Henkel

RALEIGH — They’re called free throws, but there was nothing free about them Wednesday night as the NC State went dry from the charity stripe in a 67-64 loss to visiting Pitt. The Wolfpack (15-8, […]

College Basketball Roundup: Brown-Jones’ 39 helps UNCG knock off Western Carolina in overtime

January 24, 2024 The Associated Press

CULLOWHEE — Mikeal Brown-Jones’ 39 points led UNC Greensboro over Western Carolina 85-82 in overtime on Wednesday night. Keyshaun Langley made a pair of free throws with 4 seconds left in the extra period to […]