After last night’s dramatic walk-off victory over #8 Wake Forest, #17 NC State is 17-11 in ACC play, and if the season were to end today, the Wolfpack would a Top-4 seed in next weeks ACC Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina.

UNC has locked up the #1 seed (21-9), and Clemson has locked up the #2 seed (19-10)

NC State and FSU are tied with conference records of 17-11, but as things currently stand, the Wolfpack would be the #3 seed over FSU. NC State currently holds the edge over the Seminoles according to tie breaker rules. In head-to-head games, the two teams split. The Wolfpack hold the edge due to having a better Divisional record.

Here are the scenarios for the Pack heading into the regular season finale against Wake Forest this afternoon:

NC State will secure the #3 spot if they win today in the series finale against Wake Forest.

If NC State loses, FSU loses, and UVA loses, NC State will secure the #3 seed.

If NC State loses, FSU loses, and UVA wins, NC State would secure the #4 seed.

If NC State loses, FSU wins and UVA loses, the Wolfpack will secure the #4 seed.

If NC State loses, FSU wins and UVA wins, the Wolfpack will fall out of the Top-4, and be the #5 seed.

After beating #8 Wake Forest in walk-off fashion for the 2nd straight night, securing a series victory over the Demon Deacons, #17 NC State is looking like they are in a prime position to be a Regional Host in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The Wolfpack have an overall record of 31-19, and rank 3rd overall in the ACC with a 17-11 record.

As things currently stand, NC State ranks 15th in the RPI heading into their final game of the regular season.

Their resume is juicy, with Series Victories over 4 Top-10 teams (Duke, Wake Forest, Clemson & UVA), and 5 Top-12 teams (UNC). That’s not including the fact that they split a 2-game series against a Top-10 team in FSU.

NC State beats Wake Forest 2-1 on a walk-off walk in the ninth. Wolfpack wins the series — and in my mind, this should clinch a home regional for NC State, considering all those high-end series wins (vs. Duke, at Clemson, vs. UNC, at UVa, vs. Wake. Plus a road split at FSU).

— Aaron Fitt (@aaronfitt) May 18, 2024

It's my belief that @NCStateBaseball is in excellent shape for a Top 16 seed at this point. #Pack9 takes the series from Wake Forest on a bases loaded walk.#NCState has series wins over:
Duke
Clemson
North Carolina
Virginia
Wake Forest

Crazy impressive.

— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) May 18, 2024

The only team NC State has not won a series against or split a series with in the top seven of the ACC standings right now is….NC State.

Yeah, I’m thinking Raleigh Regional.

— Alec Sawyer (@AlecSawyer) May 18, 2024

Let’s update this to add #8 (x2). Undeniable. The Wolfpack are a legit Omaha contender. Welcome to those that care way too much about mid week matchups. https://t.co/Mz3tXbcwSe

— Alex Gee (@coachgee74) May 18, 2024

With a win today in the series finale, there shouldn’t even be a debate.

For the 2nd night in a row, #17 NC State defeated #8 Wake Forest in walk-off fashion, when Senior Noah Soles drew a Walk with the bases loaded.

𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊-ED IT OFF!!! THE PACK TAKES THE SERIES OVER WAKE FOREST!!! pic.twitter.com/3Bxft4EXlA

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) May 18, 2024

Series is OURS🚨 pic.twitter.com/0vm08bp1sK

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) May 18, 2024

Sophomore Dominic Fritton gave up only 1 earned run in 4.2 innings, striking out 5. The bullpen handled business after Fritton left the game. Sophomore Andrew Shaffner and Freshman Jacob Dudan combined for 4.1 innings of no-hit baseball. Combined, the NC State pitching staff held the Demon Deacons to only 3 hits.

Junior Chase Nixon was the source of the only other Wolfpack RBI via a Single in the 6th inning, driving home his brother Luke.

ALL SQUARE AT DOAK!

Chase Nixon drives home brother Luke Nixon after legging out an infield single and taking advantage of a Deacon error.

B5 | Pack 1, Wake 1 pic.twitter.com/Uk9vRg48oi

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) May 18, 2024

NC State clinched a series victory against Wake Forest for the first time since 2021, and the first time at home since 2018.

The Wolfpack should have locked up a spot as a Regional Host in the upcoming 2024 NCAA Tournament with a series victory over #8 Wake Forest. NC State now has 4 series victories against Top-10 teams, and 5 Top-12 teams.

NC State will close out the regular season tomorrow in the series finale against Wake Forest at 3pm.

Senior 3rd Baseman Alec Makarewicz hit his 19th Home Run of the season last night in the Wolfpack’s 14-3 win over the Demon Deacons.

3-0. Green Light.

A-Mak ties it up at 2-2 with his 19th home run of the year! pic.twitter.com/gLHycMXTgO

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) May 16, 2024

As a result, A-Mak has now entered the NC State record books. His 19 Home Runs are tied for the 9th most in school history in a single season.

1. Tommy White, 27 (2022)
2. Turtle Zaun, 25 (1988)
2. Tracy Woodson, 25 (1984)
4. Tony Ellison, 24 (1995)
4. Mark Wells, 24 (1994)
6. Turtle Zaun, 22 (1987)
7. Pat Clougherty, 21 (1994)
7. Pat Clougherty, 21 (1993)
9. Alec Makarewicz, 19 (2024)
9. Colt Morton, 19 (2003)
9. Brad Piercy, 19 (1998)
9. Jeff Pierce, 19 (1991)

With two more games in the series against Wake Forest, and the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament on the horizon, we will have to see how high Makarewicz can climb up this list.

After spending his first four seasons at ECU, A-Mak is making the most of his 1 year in Raleigh. He’s also batting .361 with an OPS of 1.153.