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Send us Fan MailWolfpack Nation — tonight we're talking about everything on the line for NC State baseball in Charlotte this week.The Pack heads to the ACC Tournament as the #9 seed, opening against #16 Duke on Tuesday at 9 AM on ACC Network. NC State is 32-21 on the season and sitting squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble — one of the last four teams in the projected field. What does this team actually need to do to dance? How far do they have to go in Charlotte? And is this roster capable of it?We also give the UNC series an honest autopsy. Two losses at home. 17-7 in Game 2. What went wrong and what has to be fixed before Tuesday?Then we turn the page to something that felt great this week — Tommy Gantt made his UFC debut and finished his opponent by KO/TKO. NC State All-American. 11-0 as a pro. From the wrestling room in Raleigh to the Octagon in Las Vegas. We celebrate that one.And we close with the women's tennis season in full — back-to-back ACC Championships, seven straight Sweet 16s, an Elite 8 run against the reigning national champion. That program deserves its flowers.

Send us Fan MailWolfpack Nation — this might be the biggest week of the NC State sports calendar this spring, and we're breaking all of it down tonight.First up — women's tennis. NC State rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat #9 Texas in the Super Regional, with Victoria Osuigwe winning a three-set thriller to clinch it and Mia Slama dominating 7-5, 6-0. Now the Pack heads to Athens to face #1 seed Georgia — the host school and reigning national champion — in the Elite 8 on Friday. Can they pull off the biggest upset of the tournament?Then we turn to Doak Field. UNC comes to Raleigh on Thursday. The #2 team in the country. RPI 6. Eight straight series wins. NC State's NCAA Tournament hopes are very much on the line. We break down what the Pack needs to do, whether Rett Johnson's 22-game hit streak continues, and whether this team makes it to Omaha regardless of what happens this weekend.We also get into NC State football — CBS Sports is predicting double-digit wins in 2026. The season opens in Brazil against Virginia. New portal targets are reportedly emerging. Is this the year Doeren finally breaks through?And we close with Gainey's roster — now that the NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams, what does Year 1 actually look like for this group?

Send us Fan MailPack Nation — we're back at 8:30 PM and tonight we're covering it all.We start with NC State women's tennis. ACC Champions. Seven straight Sweet 16s. This week they host the Super Regional at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on May 8-9 with a trip to the Final Four in Athens on the line. We break down the matchup, the path, and whether this team can make a run at a national title.Then we shift to the men's basketball roster. Gainey has built something real — Hammond, Edmead, Evans, McNeil, Adams, Yalaho, Keene, and now Kingston Whitty as the first high school commit. But we're keeping it honest tonight. What's still missing? Is the frontcourt deep enough? Can Darius Adams bounce back from a rough freshman year? We're asking the hard questions.On the women's basketball side, Wes Moore is reloading fast. Khamil Pierre is back. Desiree Wooten just committed out of Colorado — 13.4 PPG, All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Khady Leye adds size. Two top-100 freshmen coming in. But Trygger and Jones are gone. Is this roster better, worse, or just different?And baseball heads to Stanford on Friday for the first regular season meeting ever between these programs — last time they played was the 2021 College World Series. NC State won that one 10-4. The road struggles are real this year though. Can this team finally win away from Doak when it matters?

Send us Fan MailPack Nation — we're back.Tonight we react to NC State women's tennis finding out their NCAA Tournament fate. ACC Champions. Beat the No. 1 team in the country in Cary. Mia Slama won MVP. Now they're heading to the Dance — and we break down the bracket, the seed, and how far this team can go.Then it's time to talk about the elephant in the room. Paul McNeil. Three coaching staffs. Two years of loyalty. One decision. Stay in Raleigh, chase the bag somewhere like Kentucky or Texas Tech, or take his shot at the pros. We break down every scenario and what it means for this program.Speaking of the program — Justin Gainey has built something real. Hammond. Edmead. Evans. Yalaho. Keene. Five commits with five different roles. We dig into what this roster looks like, what it still needs, and whether Gainey can build a tournament team in one portal window.We also get into the baseball road struggles — what's going wrong, what Rett Johnson is doing right, and whether the pitching can stabilize before it's too late.

Send us Fan MailThe Pack had a weekend. Let's break it all down.NC State women's tennis did something special in Cary on Sunday — the 3-seed took down No. 1 Virginia to win the ACC Championship. Second title in program history. First since 2023. Tonight we talk about how they got there, what it means, and what to expect when the NCAA Tournament bracket drops.Then we shift to the Gainey rebuild. Christian Hammond. Preston Edmead. Two commits in, nine guys out, and rumors swirling around Bishop Boswell. We're breaking down exactly what Gainey has, what he still needs, and whether he can actually build a tournament-caliber roster in one portal window.And we don't let the baseball weekend off the hook. 40 runs allowed in two games at Wake Forest is not a vibe. Rett Johnson went 5-for-5 in Game 3 to save the sweep, and Ryder Garino gave us a shutdown pen outing — but the Pack heads to Virginia Tech this week and things have to be tighter. We get into it.

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Send a textIt's NC State vs. UNC and you already know — this one means MORE.Welcome to the ultimate fan-driven LIVE preview of the Tobacco Road rivalry as the NC State Wolfpack get ready to battle the North Carolina Tar Heels for bragging rights, pride, and straight-up basketball supremacy.

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Send us a textJOIN US AS WE REACT TO THE 2ND HALF OF THE SYRACUSE GAME! Also join us as we discuss the transfer portal class for NC State Football, PLUS our thoughts on the trademark controversy!

Send us a textWhat has been the biggest get so far in the portal?  Has Men's Basketball set themselves up for a mid-season push?

Send us a textWhat is the issue with NC State Men's Basketball?  What is to come for NC State Football in the transfer portal? 

Send us a textWhat did NC State's dominant win over Memphis mean regarding how successful the 2025 season was?  Is NC State Basketball turning a corner?

Send us a textIs it time to PANIC for NC State Basketball? Is the Gasparilla Bowl a preferred Bowl Game for the Tuffy Talk crew? CAN NC STATE MEN'S SOCCER WIN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP?

Send us a textIs NC State UNC's daddy? Was the regular season a success for Coach Doeren? What Bowl Game is NC State going to?

Send us a textHas NC State created a Cross Country DYNASTY? Can Coach Doeren save this season?  Should we panic about NC State Basketball?

Send us a textWhat does NC State need to do on Saturday to pull the upset over Miami?  What should NC State be concerned about going against Miami?

Send us a textWhat should we takeaway from these exhibition basketball games?  Can NC State Football win one more game this season?

Send us a textWhat do you hope to see out of NC State Football over these last 5 games?  What are our predictions for NC State Mens and Womens Basketball?

Send us a textWhat does NC State Football need to focus on during the bye week?  Was NC State Basketball robbed of a Preseason Top 25 ranking?

Send us a textWhat can we truly take away from this dominant win over Campbell?  Does NC State have a CHANCE vs. Notre Dame?

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Send us a textWhat went wrong for NC State Football at Duke?  Will NC State able to fix what they need to before Virginia Tech this weekend?

Send us a textHow big is Trent Hidlay winning a World Championship?  What does the NC State Football win vs. Wake Forest mean for the rest of the season?

Send us a textDid Coach Doeren take a step forward this past Saturday? Should we be panicing about the NC State Defense?

Send us a textWhat should we think about NC State's 24-17 win over ECU?  What are the highs and what are the concerns?

Send us a textWhat are the keys a big win for NC State Football over ECU?  What would a loss mean for the rest of this season?

Send us a textWhat is YOUR record prediction for the 2025 NC State Football Season?  Do WE agree?

Send us a textWho will BREAKOUT on the Offensive side of the ball?  How key is keeping CJ Bailey healthy?

Send us a textWill the Defense be able to return to elite status?  Who will be the suprises on the defensive side of the ball this year?

Send us a textHow did Media Day go for NC State Football?  Did Coach Avent hit the JACKPOT? What is the ceiling for NC State Football this season?

Send us a textWhat moves does Coach Avent have left to do this off-season?  What were the highlights from ACC Media Day?

Send us a textWho is staying for NC State Baseball?  Who is going?  Are we underestimating NC State Football?

Send us a textWhat have been the highlights and lowlights so far during the Coach Doeren era for NC State Football?  Has NC State Football peaked?

Send us a textThe 2025/2026 NC State Basketball roster is SET! Now what is next? And what should NC State fans say about Alex Sosa's transfer?

Send us a textWas Will Wade out of line with his comment? Is NC State unarguably a basketball school now?

Send us a textWhat were the highlights of the 2024/2025 NC State Athletics Year?  What were the lowlights?

Send us a textIs the 2025 NC State Baseball Season a success or a failure?  Ven-Allen Lubin making some NOISE in the College Basketball world!

Send us a textWhat happened to NC State Baseball this weekend?  How many "You Know What Really Grinds My Gears" can we come up with?

Send us a textWhat does NC State Baseball need to do to win the 2025 ACC Baseball Championship?  What are NC State odds to host a regional?

Send us a textWhere does this performance rank all time in NC State Baseball history?  Can Coach Avent FINALLY get over that championship hump?

Send us a textHow HUGE is this weekend series vs. Clemson?  Does AI know NC State Sports History?  Are we going to be able to fill a full Mens Basketball team next year?

Send us a textHow big was yesterday for NC State Women's Basketball?  How HUGE was this series win for the #PACK9?!

Send us a textWhat is NEXT for NC State Men's Basketball? Is this the wake up call that NC State Baseball needed?

Send us a textWill NC State Basketball get back to the Final Four in the near future?  What is next for Women's Basketball? Hit the panic button on NC State Baseball?

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