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The Pack Pride - The NC State Wolfpack Podcast is a must-listen for any NC State fan. Hosted by Cory Smith and Michael Clark, this podcast provides in-depth coverage of all NC State sports from a perspective that truly understands the Pack. I've been a fan of James Curle since his days on the Riddick & Reynolds podcast, and I love the unique perspective he brings to this show.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the quality of its content. The hosts provide intelligent and coherent observations and critiques of NC State athletics, offering realistic reporting while also showcasing their passion for the Wolfpack. The guests on the show are also top-notch, including current players on the football team and even famed figures like Debbie Yow. This podcast delivers 5-star content that keeps me engaged and informed about everything happening with NC State sports.
However, there are some minor downsides to this podcast. One issue is the length of the intro. It feels a bit unnecessary and could be trimmed down to keep the focus on the main content. Additionally, it would be great if they could keep the episodes more up-to-date. While it's understandable that COVID-19 may have impacted their ability to produce timely episodes, it would be ideal for them to catch up.
In conclusion, The Pack Pride - The NC State Wolfpack Podcast is undoubtedly one of the best podcasts out there for in-depth information on all things NC State sports. Cory Smith, Michael Clark, and their guests do an excellent job delivering insightful commentary while maintaining a passion for their team. Despite some minor flaws, this podcast is a true gem for any Wolfpack fan looking to stay connected with their favorite team.
Following the first weekend of official visitors, NC State football came away with a commitment from IMG Academy DL Carmelo McKenzie in the 2026 class. The Wolfpack also helped itself with multiple other key recruits and will have more commitments on the way. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the first weekend of official visits, discuss McKenzie's commitment and look ahead to the first week of camps and more official visitors this weekend. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
It was another busy week for NC State on multiple fronts, with basketball, baseball and football all making headlines. UNC transfer forward Ven-Allen Lubin topped the list by committing and signing with the Wolfpack, ending a multi-week pursuit by Will Wade and his staff. Cory Smith and James Curle break down Lubin's commitment, the Pack9's showing in the Auburn Regional, Wes Moore adding former UConn guard Qadence Samuels and the latest on NC State football's official visits. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
It's been a busy week for NC State athletics between the recruiting trail for Will Wade and his staff along with baseball making it to the NCAA Tournament. The Pack9 bowed out of the ACC Tournament early, but landed in what could be a favorable regional for State. Cory Smith and James Curle will take a look back on the week, including State landing Darrion Williams from Texas Tech, Jayme Kontuniemi from Finland and plenty on baseball and women's basketball recruiting. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
Will Wade has done it again, folks. NC State pulled a rabbit out of the hat with the commitment of Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams on Wednesday evening. The No. 6 transfer in the 2025 cycle chose the Wolfpack immediately following his Kansas official visit earlier in the week. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the monumental addition for the Pack, how he fits into the system and the current outlook for the roster. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State basketball quietly hosted another international player on campus last week and is still waiting on PJ Haggerty's decision as it looks to finalize the 2025-26 roster. What's the latest on Jayme Kontuniemi and Haggerty? What takeaways do we have from the Will Wade interview? Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the latest on men's hoops, where women's basketball recruiting stands and what happened to NC State baseball against Stanford. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
Coming off a tough 0-3 week, NC State baseball responded with wins at UNCW and UNC-Chapel Hill to move back into the Top 15. The men's basketball team didn't add a transfer for the first time in a while, but could something big be on the horizon with PJ Haggerty? Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss those topics, the “rainout” Sunday in Chapel Hill, football adding two new transfers and the announcement of NC State at Notre Dame as a streaming-only game. Watch or listen to the latest weekly podcast from Amedeo's to get all of that and more!
The Wolfpack has officially signed dominant Congolese center Paul Mbiya to the team, making NC State one step closer to finalizing the 2025-26 roster. How close is Will Wade to landing players like PJ Haggerty and others to fill all 13 roster spots? NC State basketball analysts Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the latest on the Wolfpack's recruiting, where Matt Able and Zymicah Wilkins landed in the final 247Sports rankings and dissect why the ACC is shifting back to an 18-game schedule. Watch or listen to get all of that and more on the latest podcast!
NC State basketball once again pulled off a massive get with Paul Mbiya not only committing to the Wolfpack, but signing on the same day. The Pack is also trending with another major potential addition in the portal as it looks to close out the 2025-26 roster in May. Charlie Gribble joins Cory Smith and James Curle throughout the show to discuss the latest on NC State hoops and baseball, along with Wolfpack basketball commit Jerry Deng in the back half of the show. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State basketball has added three major transfer portal additions in the last week, with another likely on the way. With four spots left on the roster, Will Wade and his staff have some potentially big fish on the hook along with other key pieces to complete the roster. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the three new additions and the latest on the Wolfpack's recruitment of James Scott, PJ Haggerty, Darrion Williams and much more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
Coming off a blowout sweep over No. 2 Clemson, NC State baseball finds itself at the top of the ACC standings and in the discussion for a Raleigh Regional. Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball joins the podcast to discuss the Pack9's recent surge and sweep over Clemson. What led to the Wolfpack jumping 12 spots in the most recent poll? How impressive has the Pack's starting rotation and bullpen been in recent weeks? What does State need to do down the stretch to host a Raleigh Regional? Which young players have the brightest futures? Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
It was a good week for NC State, but could the future be even brighter? After adding a trio of new commits in Colt Langdon, Jerry Deng and Terrance Arceneaux, the Wolfpack has added size and versatility at the wing spots. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the new additions and where the Pack might look with the final four scholarship spots. The guys will also break down the massive weekend for NC State baseball after sweeping Clemson and climbing to the top of the ACC standings. Watch or listen to get all of that and more on the latest Pack Pride Podcast!
NC State hasn't added a commitment out of the transfer portal in more than one week, but that could be changing very soon. With the Wolfpack trending in the right direction with multiple key prospects, State fans could see some fireworks in the near future. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down the latest they're hearing on players like Derrion Reid, Terrance Arceneaux, James Scott, Darrion Williams and several others. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
Despite hosting several visitors in the last week, neither men's nor women's basketball added a commitment in the last week. But with the Wolfpack set to host major targets for official visits, could the coming week be much more eventful for the Pack? Cory Smith and James Curle break down the last week for both teams, take a look at the resurgence of the Pack9 with a sweep at Cal and another major portal exit for football with Kamal Bonner expected to leave the program. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State basketball added one of the top point guards in the portal in Tre Holloman along with hosting multiple top-tier targets in Mackenzie Mgbako and Wes Enis. The Wolfpack baseball team also clinched a Top-15 series win over Louisville while the women's tennis team finished undefeated at home. Cory Smith and James Curle will break down the addition of Holloman and the official visitors, the Pack9's resurgence the last two weekends and preview the WNBA Draft. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
With NC State still active in the transfer portal and the dead period about to conclude, it's time to take an in-depth look at where the Wolfpack stands. The Wolfpack has five players locked in for next season with Trey Parker also expected to return, so what's next? Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down who the targets are for State in the portal and new names to know like Tre Holloman, Jarin Stevenson and others. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
In the last seven days, Will Wade has landed three new players, signed three assistant coaches and brought back a key piece from last season's roster. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the new additions and break down NC State baseball's comeback series win over Virginia. The guys will break down what it means to land both McNeese transfers, get Matthew Able in the 2025 class, bring back Paul McNeil and what might be coming in the next week. Watch or listen to this week's podcast to get all of that and more!
With NC State women's basketball wrapping up the season in the Sweet 16 in Spokane, Saniya Rivers will join the podcast to discuss her Wolfpack career. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss Rivers' journey, what NC State meant during her career, her future in the WNBA and much more The guys will also take a look at the last week since Will Wade was hired, the staff taking shape, names to know in the transfer portal and what's coming up with the team. Watch or listen to the latest episode of the Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
Will Wade was introduced on Tuesday afternoon and has already started assembling his staff and a transfer portal recruiting board. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss both and their initial impressions of the introductory press conference earlier this week. The guys will discuss a handful of targets in the early portion of the portal, the staff being put together and players exiting the program. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State men's and women's hoops made huge waves over the past few days, with Will Wade hired by the men's team and Wes Moore getting the women's team to the Sweet 16 again. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss all of that, along with Vince Robinson winning a national title in wrestling, the baseball team getting another ACC series win over Pitt and more. Chris Corchiani will also join the guys live in the second segment at Amedeo's to discuss the hiring of Wade, his thoughts on the future of men's basketball and the current state of the ACC as a whole. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State and Will Wade have reached an agreement for him to become the next men's basketball coach, according to Pack Pride sources. Wade is set to become the next head coach of the Wolfpack once McNeese State's season is completed in the NCAA Tournament. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith and Miles Masercola jump on an emergency podcast to discuss the move by NC State, what Wade potentially brings to the program, how it all went down and what the future looks like for the program. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State men's basketball continues its coaching search, with Will Wade clearly emerging as the top target. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack women's basketball team earned a No. 2 overall seed and will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to discuss Kevin Keatts' firing, the latest in the coaching search and why the urgency is so important. The guys will also break down how the women's bracket has shaped up in NC State's quest to return to the Final Four. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
The NC State men's basketball coaching search is barely four days old and has already seen more twists and turns than expected. Names are moving up and down the leaderboard faster than the Daytona 500, but some remain steady at the top -- if they aren't poached by other teams first. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the latest names to know in the mix for the Wolfpack, where things stand for coaches like Will Wade, Ryan Odom and others and give their thoughts on where NIL stands and its overall importance. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State has officially started the search for its 25th men's basketball coach in program history after the firing of Kevin Keatts. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the move by Wolfpack AD Boo Corrigan, who the options are for the head coaching gig currently and more in the first segment. In the second segment, Scott Wood will join the guys to give his thoughts on the Kevin Keatts era, the current state of NC State basketball, his first season at Broughton and his experience going from one coach to another in Raleigh. Watch or listen to the latest weekly podcast to get all of that and more!
Following the conclusion of an abysmal 2024-25 season, NC State has pulled the trigger and fired Kevin Keatts after eight years in Raleigh. The Wolfpack will begin an immediate coaching search and targets have already emerged. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola will discuss the firing of Keatts, his tenure with the Wolfpack, names to know in the coaching search early on and how quickly things should move. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more.
Much like the way NC State's ACC play started on the road several months back, the Wolfpack fell apart late in an embarrassing 72-70 loss at Miami. State built up a double-digit lead at halftime, but allowed a 10-0 run in the final 3:41 of play, watching an eight-point lead turn into a two-point loss to the worst team in the ACC. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's loss, the season as a whole, Kevin Keatts' status moving forward and where the program goes from here. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.
NC State finished the 2024-25 home portion of the season with a 71-63 victory over Pittsburgh to close out with three straight home wins in the Lenovo Center. The Wolfpack got a career-high 14 points from Breon Pass along with double-figure scoring from Michael O'Connell, Dontrez Styles, Marcus Hill and Ben Middlebrooks in the win. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble recap the Wolfpack's potentially pivotal victory, what State's path to the ACC Tournament looks like, Pass' memorable night and sending the seniors off with a W. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!
On the same week NC State women's basketball clinched its second ACC regular season championship in four years, the men's basketball program could become one of the first teams to miss the ACC Tournament. It's been that kind of week for the Wolfpack program, with the women's team riding the highest of highs with two straight blowout wins while the men's team lost by double digits to two sub-.500 teams in ACC play with its postseason hopes on the line. Cory Smith and James Curle will take a look back on the week for both teams, look ahead to the week to come, discuss Kevin Keatts' desperate cries for increased NIL, his future with the program and get into the mailbag with questions from Wolfpack fans. Watch or listen to the latest weekly podcast to get all of that and more!
In a game NC State desperately needed to have any shot of making the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack lost in wire-to-wire fashion at Syracuse, 74-60. State got 17 points from Dontrez Styles, but shot below 35 percent from the field and finished with zero transition points in a curb-stomping by the Orange. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's crippling loss, the inability to generate any offense, bigs getting dominated in the paint, Styles' attempt to bring the Pack from the dead late and the narrow path to the ACC Tournament ahead. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.
For the first time since the calendar flipped to 2025, NC State men's and women's basketball notched home wins on the same weekend. The Wolfpack men's team got a huge boost from Paul McNeil in the win over Wake Forest while Zoe Brooks stepped up with a career-high 33 points in the win against No. 1 Notre Dame. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the win over Wake and go over ACC Tournament scenarios in the first segment. Then Ari Chambers of ESPN will join the show to break down NC State's historic win over Notre Dame, College GameDay, the Pack's backcourt and preview March. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
In an absolute must-win game for both NC State and Wake Forest in Raleigh, the Wolfpack closed strong in an 85-73 win. Paul McNeil led the way for the Pack, notching a career-high 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting with four rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes in his first career start. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble recap the Wolfpack's critical win, McNeil's coming out party, Dontrez Styles doing it all, Michael O'Connell's bounceback performance and what this win means for the Pack moving forward. Watch or listen to the latest postgame podcast to get all of that and more.
From start to finish, NC State was slaughtered by UNC in a 97-73 loss inside the Dean Dome on Wednesday night. Every bit of positive momentum the Wolfpack (10-16, 3-11 ACC) generated in the win over Boston College is now erased after the lackluster performance against its rival. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's latest double-digit loss, how UNC dominated the Pack with its effort on defense and on the boards, and where State goes from here. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.
NC State men's basketball suffered one of its worst losses of the season but responded by finally snapping a nine-game losing streak. Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back at the loss to Louisville, the win over Boston College, the tough week for women's basketball, wrestling's huge win and more. In the second segment, the guys are joined by former NC State baseball star Alec Makarewicz to discuss the opening series, the College World Series ring ceremony, being a member of last year's team and the start of his pro career. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
The losing streak is finally over. After a nine-game drought, NC State finally broke through with a 70-62 win over Boston College. Jayden Taylor paced the Pack with 19 points, but his four steals and State's 16 turnovers forced led to a wire-to-wire victory. Miles Masercola and Brian Geisinger discuss the Wolfpack getting back in the win column, Taylor's huge performance, the defensive energy State brought to the court and what the Pack must continue to do to claw back in the ACC standings. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Coming off another week of huge wins for NC State women's basketball and frustrating losses for the men's team, Ernie Myers discussed it all. The Wolfpack National Champion joins Cory Smith and James Curle to break down the Top-10 ranking for the women's team after two Top-25 wins. The guys will also take a look back at the men's teams struggles in California, where things stand with eight games left and preview some Pack9 baseball before the series opener. Get all of that and more on the latest episode of the Pack Pride Podcast!
In yet another one-possession game for NC State on the road, the Wolfpack came up on the wrong end again in a 74-73 loss at Stanford. Trey Parker notched a career-high 19 points and had a chance to win it on the final possession, but his shot didn't fall and the Pack was sent home with its eight straight loss in ACC play. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Wolfpack's latest heartbreaking loss, Trey Parker's huge performance, whether or not it's time for a switch to Parker as the primary point guard, Ben Middlebrooks' struggles on the West Coast and what the Pack has left to play for after falling to 2-10 n ACC play and five games below .500 overall. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State fell apart down the stretch once again in a tight game, missing 10 of its last 12 shots in a 74-62 loss at California. The Wolfpack got a 20-point night from Marcus Hill, but got very little elsewhere to fall to 9-13 and 2-9 in ACC play with two more tough matchups on the horizon. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down the latest loss, where the Wolfpack went wrong down the stretch, Hill's bounce-back effort and Ismaël Diouf stepping up in a tough spot. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.
On the 20th anniversary of the annual Play 4 Kay Game, No. 14 NC State charged back from a double-digit deficit to claim an 89-83 win over No. 10 Duke. Aziaha James went nuclear in the second half, scoring 27 of her career-high 36 points in the final two quarters to lift the Wolfpack to the dramatic victory. Cory Smith and James Curle break down the win for the Wolfpack, James' massive scoring performance, the emergence of Lorena Awou and the concerns coming from the game heading into a critical stretch. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all that and more!
After climbing back to take the lead in the second half, NC State couldn't muster up enough offense in a 68-58 loss to Clemson. The Wolfpack got a season-high 24 points from Dontrez Styles, but didn't have another player score more than eight points and shot below 40 percent as a team yet again in ACC play. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Pack's sixth straight ACC loss, how Clemson's defense confounded State in the halfcourt, the continued shooting struggles, Styles' recent huge performances and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield's absence. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.
NC State did everything right for the first 18 minutes inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, but multiple key runs by Duke led to a 74-64 loss for the Wolfpack. The Blue Devils got a 19-0 run to close out the first half and start the second and limited the Pack to just one made basket in its final seven possessions to spread a two-point lead out to a 10-point win at the end. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the disheartening loss for the Pack, huge performances from Dontrez Styles and Trey Parker, the struggles down the stretch in each half, Cooper Flagg taking over late and where State goes from here. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!
Despite a Herculean effort to get back in the game, NC State trailed the entire second half and fell to SMU by a final of 63-57. The Wolfpack dropped its fourth straight overall, third straight at home and fell below .500 for the first time all season with its sixth loss in ACC play through the first eight games. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss the latest loss, how Ben Middlebrooks' foul trouble impacted the first half, Marcus Hill's second-half resurgence as the point guard, the porous offense overall and Paul McNeil's increased minutes and production. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.
NC State men's basketball dropped two more games to bottom-tier teams in the ACC while the women's team continued to roll to another perfect week. Cory Smith and James Curle will recap the week and look ahead to the upcoming week for both programs. In the second segment, Pack9 legend Sam Highfill will join the show live from Amedeo's to discuss his time with the program -- including two trips to Omaha -- the season ahead for the Wolfpack and the start of his professional career. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
Just when it appeared NC State couldn't sink any lower in ACC play, the Wolfpack lost a home matchup to California. The Wolfpack (9-9, 2-5 ACC) shot 1-of-10 from behind the arc and notched five assists against a Golden Bears squad that had never won an ACC contest on the road -- until Saturday night. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the loss for the Wolfpack, why State couldn't gain momentum against a porous Cal defense, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield's return, the abysmal three-point shooting, and where the Pack goes from here. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more.
If at first you don't succeed, brush yourself off and lose again. That's exactly what NC State did on Wednesday with its second straight collapse in Virginia, this time coming in a 79-76 loss to a bad Virginia Tech team. The Wolfpack led by more than two touchdowns again but couldn't find shots late as the Hokies stormed back with a 9-0 run in the final 2:47 of play to hand the Pack another crushing loss on the young season. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss the Wolfpack's third straight road loss in ACC play and move to 0-4 on the road and 0-6 away from the Lenovo Center. The guys will break down the strong start to the game, the struggles defending the 3-pointer all night long, how the Hokies got back in the game and the epic collapse in the final minutes that led to another State loss. Watch or listen to the postgame podcast to get all that and more.
NC State football had a busy week in the transfer portal with five new additions in a six-day span, with three more high school commits set to join the program. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack basketball teams went 1-1, with the men's team losing its third in the last four and the women's team staying in the Top 25. Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times will join Cory Smith and James Curle to discuss the additions for football, the men's program's offensive struggles, the women's West Coast swing and the week ahead for both programs. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all that and more!
After fighting back in the second half to tie the game up with 1:29 remaining, a critical turnover by NC State, dunk by Jalen Washington and a block by Washington led to a 63-61 loss for the Pack. Marcus Hill had 20 points and Ben Middlebrooks secured a career-high 14 rebounds, but the Wolfpack slipped to 9-7 overall and 2-3 in ACC play with the loss. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's first-half offensive struggles, lack of three-point shooting all game, Hill's huge game, Middlebrooks being the lone big man and how the Pack bungled the final minute in a tough loss to the Tar Heels. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.
In the first home game of the 2025 portion of the season, NC State found a way to pull out a 66-65 win over Notre Dame to move back to .500 in ACC play. The Wolfpack (9-6, 2-2 ACC) got a combined 29 points from Marcus Hill and Jayden Taylor, who finished a combined 5-of-11 on 3-pointers to mount the comeback inside the Lenovo Center. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola look back on the Pack's strong finish, how State's offense ignited in the second half, strong nights for Taylor and Hill, the continued questions about the point guard position and look ahead to Saturday against UNC-Chapel Hill. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!
Just when it appeared NC State was going to be ravaged in the secondary by the transfer portal, the Wolfpack has bounced back with three new additions on defense. Meanwhile, the Pack's hoops teams are headed in different directions early in January. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss exits of four starting defensive backs the additions of Tra Thomas, Jamel Johnson and Jaren Sensabaugh from the portal. The guys will also break down the latest results for men's and women's basketball heading into to another critical week of ACC play. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State fought back on Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem, but fell apart offensively in a 77-59 loss to Wake Forest. It was the second straight game where the Wolfpack (8-6, 1-2 ACC) imploded in the second half, only this time it led to a blowout loss after a slow start, too. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola recap the Pack's struggles in the game, why the two-big lineup didn't work against Wake, how State can fix its offensive woes and look at the upcoming week. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
NC State went into Charlottesville and played its best half of basketball in the first half but flopped in the second in a 70-67 loss to the Hoos. The Wolfpack fell to 1-1 in ACC play with the loss and hurt its resumé by falling to a team barely inside the Top 100 in the NET rankings. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger take a look back on what worked so well in the first half, what led to the second-half collapse, the status of Ben Middlebrooks and where the Pack goes from here after the road loss. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!
ANNAPOLIS, MD. -- Just when it appeared NC State would win its fourth straight over ECU and finally snap a four-game losing streak in bowl games, the Wolfpack fumbled the bag. Even with two fourth-quarter interceptions from Tamarcus Cooley to gift-wrap the offense a chance to put the game away late, State went conservative and was done in late by a back-breaking 86-yard TD from ECU and interception on the final drive. Cory Smith and Michael Clark look back on the befuddling loss for the Wolfpack, Hollywood Smothers' huge night -- despite not getting a touch in the third quarter -- a rollercoaster ride in the fourth quarter and the brawl with less than one minute left. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!
The Wolfpack has been active in the transfer portal and on the court in the past week with new additions for football and wins in both men's and women's basketball. Cory Smith and James Curle will recap the week along with a look ahead at the Military Bowl. NC State Athletics also put together a banner year in 2024 with multiple ACC Championships, two Final Four runs, a College World Series and more, so our guys will take a look back at their favorite moments from the year. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all that and more!