#11 seed NC State will play #2 seed Marquette in the Sweet 16 on Friday night, which will mark the 6th time the two teams have played one another.
The first time the Wolfpack and the Golden Eagles played one another was also in the NCAA Tournament, and it just so happened to be the 1974 Championship game, with NC State winning the game 76-64, giving the Pack their first National Championship.
Wolfpack led the way with 21 points, and Tommy Burleson had a double-double of 14 points and 11 boards, with 7 blocks, which is tied for the 8th most in school history in a single game.
NC State also had 12 steals in the game, which is the most by a Pack team in an NCAA Tournament game.
The next time the two teams would meet was on January 21st, in Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack won 89-76, and it was a night for the history books for Point Guard Chris Corchiani. In that game, set ACC career records for assists with 861 and steals with 276.
The following year, the Golden Eagles picked up their first win against the Wolfpack, winning 66-42 in Milwaukee.
It would be over 15 years before NC State and Marquette would play one another again, and this time it would once again be a home-and-home series in back-to-back years.
On December 22nd, 2008, the Wolfpack lost a close one at home, falling 65-68. Wolfpack Forward Brandon Costner hit all five 3-Point attempts in that game, which still stands as the best 3-Point Percentage in a single game in school history.
The following year, on December 5th, 2009, the Wolfpack would claim the lead in the series again, defeating the Golden Eagles 77-73 on the road. NC State big man Tracy Smith had a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds. Point Guard Javier Gonzalez had 15 points and 7 assists, and Wing Scott Wood knocked down 4 of his 6 three-point attempts.
Yes we are in the mix and we just got flushed.
wolfpack74 Wolfer96 wulfpacker This late in the game all of the 3 & 4 stars are gone. A few 5 stars are all that are left and honestly even if you land one they’re probably going to be prima donnas so you have to deal with that. Then there is the market for transfers, graduate transfers, and hidden international gems. It’s going to be tough finding quality players at this stage is my guess. Obviously we’re not the only ones looking after mass defections at other programs. What I would like to see is Gott and company recruit the 3 star guys… Read more »
Wolfer96 wolfpack74 wulfpacker I agree, but the question was whom I would like to see walking the NC State sideline. If Ingram goes to UNC or Duke, you can forget about whatever Gott comes up with.
wolfpack74 Wolfer96 wulfpacker Smart – already turned us down once and we can’t match Texas $$$. We’ll have to wait and see what he does at Texas but I always thought he was overrated. Miller – is the king of the PAC12 so don’t see that happening. His brother on the other hand is more likely to take an offer. Brad Stevens – hard to say. His team did make the playoffs but that’s in a very weak Eastern conference and they will likely get swept in 1st round. Would be my #1 choice if he was interested. I think Vinny’s a… Read more »
Wolfer96 Does anyone think that Ingram is coming to State? I surely don’t. But Gott’s on the case.
Wolfer96 wolfpack74 wulfpacker Given the right amount of money, all would come.
Newman is off the board. Committed to Miss St.
wolfpack74 wulfpacker Now name the ones that would actually come to State 🙂
wulfpacker wolfpack74 1. Smart from Texas. 2. Miller from Arizona. 3. McMillan from the NBA 4. Barnes from Tennessee. 5. Brad Stevens from NBA. 6. Vinny Del Negro from TV.
7. Manning from Wake Forest. 8. Alford from UCLA. 9. Thad Matta from Ohio State. 10. Huggins from West Virginia.
wolfpack74 Who would you want on the sidelines? Give me your realistic candidates that you would like to replace Gottfried with.
It’s a good thing that Gott is on the case. BS. He hasn’t signed a freshman in 19 months.
“Will not be signing a LOI”? What the hell. Commitment issues? Sounds like another CJ Leslie.
Newman is a combo guard and would spend most of his time at the 2 position with some time backing up cat at PG… Basically taking over the role that Trevor had. He would not play the 4. Ingram is a 3, and might play the 4 onoccasion if we go “small”…. Ingram would be a huge surprise for us, but we have a legit shot at Newman
I know its a long shot but getting one of these guys would be huge for State. Both look like they could either run at the 3 and the 4 which for State would be perfect. You would be able to play big with Freeman and Anya at the 4 and 5 or spread out the floor with one of these 2 at the 4 and one of the Martin’s at the 3. Alright enough dreaming. Freeman will be running full time at the 4 and the Martins full time at the 3