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We had the opportunity to ask Ralston some questions about his time at State and what he will be doing going forward. State was very fortunate to have Turner because of his ability to stretch defenses and his outstanding leadership. There is no question that he was a big time addition to North Carolina State University not only because of his talent on the court but was equally important off of it. I am sure we (Packinsider) are not alone in wishing Ralston the best of luck as he continues his playing career professionally.

PI: What was your favorite place to play? Why? 

RT: I think I would have to go with UNC. That place has great tradition and their fans were always into it where played there. It was really fun this year to go there and come out with a win in such a tough environment.

PI: Why did you choose State over other schools when your transferred? 

RT: I chose State because I was intrigued by the recent success they had. Plus they were in the ACC and I knew  I would have an opportunity to earn some minutes. It also helped that I had previously known Coach Gottfried.

PI: What role if any did you play in the development of Trevor and Terry while they sat out due to being transfers? 

RT: When sitting out it’s different for each player. There wasn’t a whole lot I needed to say because they both seemed to handle and take full advantage of their year off.

PI: So basically the year off is unique to each player. For example some may need to focus on their conditioning or their bodies like a Kyle Wiltjer at Gonzaga? Or maybe a player will focus on their outside shooting or overcoming some flaw in their mechanics? 

RT: Exactly.

PI: What is the inside scoop on Terry Henderson? What type of player should State fans expect to see next season? 

RT: Terry is really athletic. He is also a good shooter who is capable of putting the ball on the floor to get to the rim. He’ll be good for them next year!

PI: What are your next steps as you pursue your professional basketball career? 

RT: I want to continue playing for as long as I can. I’m just trying to stay active and then towards the end of the summer I’ll weigh my options and try and make the best choice.

Again, we would like to thank Ralston for taking the time to answer a few questions for us. We wish you the best of luck in your career going forward and really enjoyed having you be a part of the Pack!

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An NC State Win Over Marquette in the Sweet 16 Would Be…

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Awesome. Obviously.

#11 seed NC State will play #2 seed Marquette tomorrow night in the Sweet 16. What would a win mean for the Wolfpack? Many things, but here’s just a few:

It would give NC State 25 wins on the year (25-14), which would be the most wins since 1982-83, when the Wolfpack went 26-10, winning the National Championship.

It would mark the 12th time in school history that NC State has won 25+ games in a single season.

1982-83 – 26-10 

1973-74 – 30-1 

1972-73 – 27-0 

1954-55 – 28-4 

1953-54 – 26-7

1952-53 – 26-6 

1950-51 – 30-7 

1949-50 – 27-6 

1948-49 – 25-8 

1947-48 – 29-3

1946-47- 26-5

It would be the 7th time NC State has advanced to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament.

1950

1951

1974

1983

1985

1986

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NC State has Won 5 ACC Championships this Year

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NC State has won 5 ACC Championships this year, which is the most of any athletic program in the conference this year.

The Wolfpack has won ACC Titles in Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Men’s Basketball and Gymnastics.

The last time NC State won 5 ACC Championships in one year was 1979-80.

As far as I can tell, here’s a look at the Wolfpack Conference Titles from 1979-80:

Football
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Swimming & Diving
Men’s Tennis

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NC State is 1 of 4 Schools to Have Both Men & Women’s Basketball Teams in Sweet 16

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NC State is 1 of 4 schools to have their Men and Women’s Basketball teams BOTH advance to the Sweet 16, along with Duke, Gonzaga and UCONN.

NC State and Duke are the only two schools in the country to send both Basketball teams to the Sweet 16, and also send the Football team to a bowl game.

This marks only the third time in school history that BOTH teams made the Sweet 16.

Years NC State’s Men & Women’s Teams Made the Sweet 16

1985
1989
2024

Despite the fact that the Men’s team has made the Elite 8 six times (1950, 1951, 1974, 1983, 1985, 1986), and the Women have made it 2 times (1998 & 2022), in the three occasions they both went to the Sweet 16 in the same year, neither team advanced to the Elite 8.

In 2024, Why Not Us?

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#3 seed NC State Holds on Against #6 Seed Tennessee, Defeating the Vols 79-72 to Advance to the Sweet 16

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#3 seed NC State held on last night, defeating #6 seed Tennessee 79-72 in Reynolds Coliseum to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 5th time in the last 6 tournaments.

The Wolfpack led by only 1 after the 1st Quarter, but they looked like they had things under control at halftime, leading by 18 points.

At one point, NC State led by as much as 20 points in the 3rd Quarter, but the Lady Volunteers weren’t about to give up.

With 4:19 left in the 4th, Tennessee cut the lead to 2 points, but NC State might have bent, but they wouldn’t break.

Junior Guard Aziaha James led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, which were both team highs. She scored 7 points in the final 3.5 minutes, helping to squash tue Last Vols’ comeback attempt.

Junior Guard Saniya Rivers had 20 points (6-14 FG) and 6 boards.

Freshman Zoe Brooks was clutch off the bench, chipping in 16 points and 6 boards.

This marks the 16th time the NC State Women’s Basketball team has advanced to the Sweet 16.

The Wolfpack will play #2 seed Stanford on Friday night at 7:30pm on ESPN in Portland.

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