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

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3 years ago

February 18, 2021

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.

NC State Baseball Bracketology Report Heading Into Series Against FSU

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14 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Matthew Bradham

#20 NC State will head down to Tallahassee tomorrow for a 3-game series against #7 FSU. Before they do, here’s a look at where NC State is projected to land in the 2024 NCAA Tournament as things currently stand.

Last week, both D1Baseball and Baseball America projected the Wolfpack to play as a #2 seed in the Greenville Regional (ECU), with the former projecting the Pirates to be a #6 seed, and the latter projecting them to be a #8 seed.

This week, D1Baseball has NC State as a #2 seed in the Lexington Regional, with Kentucky as a #5 seed. Baseball America still has the Wolfpack as a #2 seed in the Greenville Region, with the Pirates still sitting as a #8 seed.

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#20 NC State Loses 4-5 to UNCW, Losing 5th Straight Midweek Game

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2 days ago

April 30, 2024

Matthew Bradham

#20 NC State lost to UNC-Wilmington 4-5 this evening at home, losing their 5th straight midweek game. The Wolfpack were swept by the Seahawks this year, ironically losing 4-5 down in Wilmington on April 9th.

Freshman Ryan Marohn got the starting nod, and he was excellent, giving up 1 earned run in 5 innings pitched, striking out 7. It was arguably his best start since his collegiate debut against VCU in the opening series.

Sophomore Shane Van Dam was Mr. Reliable through much of the season, but he hasn’t had his best stuff as of late. This evening, he faced four batters, hitting 2, walking another, and surrendering a hit to the other. Van Dam failed to record an out, and gave up 3 earned runs. Heading into the UNC game back on April 18th, Van Dam had a 2.63 ERA. After the past 4 appearances, his ERA has shot up to 3.96.

Freshman Jacob Dudan settled things down, pitching 4 scoreless innings, giving up only 1 hit, while striking out 5.

Unfortunately, Sophomore Derrick Smith allowed the Seahawks to score a run in the Top of the 10th, which was enough for the opposing team to leave Raleigh with a win, with NC State failing to score a run in the final 5 frames.

Junior Jacob Cozart continues an insane power surge, hitting two more Home Runs tonight. Cozart has hit 7 Home Runs in the past 6 games.

*Scheduled tweet* pic.twitter.com/eHvyuGT6so

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) April 30, 2024

SCOREBOARD SHOT 🚀 pic.twitter.com/tMvY8imzgG

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) April 30, 2024

Cozart now has 14 Home Runs on the year. His previous career high was 11.

Senior 1st Baseman Garrett Pennington also hit a Solo Home Run, his 11th bomb of the year.

Goodbye Baseball ✌️#Pack9 | @Garrettpenn14 pic.twitter.com/p0tySYt3aF

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) April 30, 2024

On Friday, the Wolfpack will head down to Tallahassee for a 3-game series against #7 Florida State.

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NC State Outfielder Josh Hogue Out for Remainder of the Season

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3 days ago

April 29, 2024

Matthew Bradham

NC State will be without Sophomore Right Fielder Josh Hogue for the remainder of the season. Hogue unfortunately suffered a fractured leg due to a collision with Center Fielder Eli Serrano III on Saturday, with both players diving for a ball in the outfield.

Hogue will have to undergo surgery, and he is expected to be out 4 months.

NC State outfielder Josh Hogue has a fractured leg, coach Elliott Avent said. He collided with Eli Serrano III for a hard-hit ball last night.

Hogue is waiting to get surgery, hopefully this evening, and is expected to be out for about four months.

— Noah Fleischman (@fleischman_noah) April 28, 2024

This is a huge loss for the Wolfpack. Hogue has been batting 3rd in NC State’s lineup, with the 3rd best batting average on the squad (.314) and 4th best OPS (.848).

On Sunday, Freshman 2nd Baseman Luke Nixon moved out to Right Field to fill the void, and his brother Chase Nixon was in Right. Starter Senior Noah Soles has been out since the Notre Dame Series at the end of March, but he has been taking batting practice and should be returning soon.