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AUDIO: Elliott Avent Media Day Press Conference (w/ bulleted recap)

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Head coach Elliott Avent talked on media day about the upcoming season. If there was anything that stood out, it was about how much he LOVES this year’s club.

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  • Biggest thing he’s told his guys, is that State prides itself on chemistry. That there will always be ups and downs, but players need to find their role and, more often than not, they make it to postseason play.
  • Team maybe has the greatest closeness he’s ever seen, particularly for not playing a game yet. Big part is individual leaders.
  • He believes State has a tough schedule, especially being ACC heavy and strong non-conference matchups. Excited that the team doesn’t seem antsy, but more so focused on long-term goals.
  • Doesn’t feel like the club has unfinished business, coming out of the successful yet shortened season. Team is more focused on helping each other, improving and just playing the game they love.
  • With expanded roster (lots returning, more coming in) he knows not everyone is going to be happy with his coaching decisions. Feels players need to be ecstatic that everyone is simply back playing. Had no plans on expanding roster into 40’s and 50’s like other programs.
  • Patrick Bailey is a big loss, but between recruiting and development, feels State can continue their great catcher tradition.Players with big potential/leadership:
  • Evan Justice has worked himself into an unbelievable pitcher. Works just as hard as anybody he’s seen.
  • Cooper King, for a freshman, has incredibly, progressed maturity since arriving to campus.
  • Luca Tresh, hardworker, ready to take over catching duties and really working on his craft.
  • Kent Klyman, unbelievable leader that’s in the best shape of his career, glad he’s our closer.
  • The relationship with staff and players is something he cherishes. Always amazed how every year people leave, but they still feel more and more like a family when they return.
  • Excited about ACC play starting early. Just hope the team’s effort pays off.

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WATCH All 9 of NC State’s RBI’s From Their 9-8 Walk-Off Win Over #11 UNC

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NC State just defeated their rival #11 UNC 9-8 in dramatic fashion, walking it off in the Bottom of the 9th inning via a Solo Home Run from Junior Shortstop Brandon Butterworth.

The Wolfpack victory snapped a 5-game losing streak to the Tar Heels.

Check out all 9 RBI’s from NC State’s 6th walk-off win of the season, which leads the nation.

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NC State Defeats #11 UNC 9-8 with Walk-Off HR in Series Opener

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NC State just defeated #11 UNC 9-8 via a walk-off Home Run from Junior Shortstop Brandon Butterworth in the Bottom of the 9th inning.

The Wolfpack have 6 walk-off wins in 2024, which leads the nation.

In a game in which there was a combined 8 Home Runs between both teams, it was the last one that mattered most.

UNC kicked things off in the Top of the 1st inning with a Home Run from Casey Cook. The Wolfpack would respond in the Bottom of the 1st with a 2-RBI Single from Junior Catcher Jacob Cozart.

Cook would hit another Home Run in the Top of the 3rd, and Vance Honeycutt would also hit a 2-Run Home Run, giving the Tar Heels a 4-2 lead.

Once again, the Wolfpack responded in the bottom frame. Senior Third Baseman Alec Makarewicz hit his 15th Home Run of the season.

Junior Outfielder Chase Nixon had an RBI Single, and his Freshman brother Luke (2B) brought in the third run of the inning on a fielders choice, giving the Wolfpack a 5-4 lead.

The 4th inning was the only inning of the contest in which no runs were scored.

UNC’s Park Harber tied the game in the Top of the 5th with a solo shot.

Cozart was the Wolfpack’s MVP, giving his team a 3-run cushion in the bottom of the 6th inning with a 3-run Home Run. He had 5 RBI’s this evening.

The cushion wasn’t enough, with the Tar Heels scoring 3 runs over the next two innings. Alberto Osuna hit a solo shot, Alex Madera had an RBI Single, and Harber hit a sac fly.

With the game tied in the bottom of the 9th, with one out, Brandon Butterworth crushed the ball over the left field fence, snapping a 5-game losing streak against UNC.

Wolfpack Starter Sam Highfill lasted 3.1 innings, giving up 4 runs, while striking out 4. His ERA on the year is 5.16.

It was Sophomore Shane Van Dam that brought stability to the mound, pitching 3.2 innings, giving up 2 earned runs, while striking out 5. On the year, Van Dam’s ERA is 2.90.

Sophomore Derrick Smith came in to close things out, and gave up 1 run on 1 hit in 2 innings, striking out 2. Smith picked up the Win, and is 3-0 on the year.

Game 2 of the series is tomorrow night at 6pm at Doak Field. The Wolfpack will look to secure their first series victory over their rival since 2021, and their first one at home since 2016.

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NC State vs. UNC: A Historical Perspective

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The Wolfpack and the Tar Heels face one another on the diamond at 7pm on ACC Network.

NC State holds a 139-175-1 record against North Carolina in the all-time series.

NC State’s most recent series victory over North Carolina came in style, taking all three games in Chapel Hill with a three-game sweep over the Tar Heels from March 26-29, 2021. The Wolfpack allowed just six runs over three games in a dominant sweep over UNC, outscoring the Tar Heels 23-6 .

NC State has hosted UNC just twice over the past eight seasons. NC State’s most recent home series victory over North Carolina came from May 19-21, 2016. The Wolfpack won the rubber match, claiming the series with a dominant 10-1 victory on May 21.

North Carolina has won five straight in the series dating back to a series at Doak Field at Dail Park in 2022. NC State’s most recent win over the Tar Heels came in game one of a doubleheader on May 8, 2022, cruising to a 9-2 victory over UNC.

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NC State Baseball Bracketology Report Heading into UNC Series

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NC State and #11 UNC will kickoff a 3-game series in Raleigh tonight, but before the two rivals hit the diamond, here’s a Bracketology report for the Wolfpack before the first pitch.

D1Baseball currently projects that NC State will be the #2 seed in Greenville Region, hosted by #9 seed East Carolina. Back on April 2nd, the Wolfpack lost 4-12 to the Pirates at the Doak.

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Baseball America projects NC State will be a #2 seed in the Knoxville Region, hosted by #6 seed Tennessee.

The Wolfpack are currently 20-14 overall, ranking 33rd in the RPI.

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