RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It's the beginning of a new chapter for North Carolina State's men's basketball program. The Wolfpack's first official game under new head coach Will Wade is a matchup against North Carolina Central, which is making the short trip down from Durham. Tip off at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh is set for 7 p.m. NC State is coming off a disappointing … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: NC State men’s basketball opens Will Wade era at home against NC Central
No. 6 Duke overcomes slow start to defeat Texas in season opener
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Evans scored 23 points, Cameron Boozer had a big second half and finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds as No. 6 Duke overcame a sluggish start to beat Texas 75-60 at the Dick Vitale Invitational on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils got 10 points from Patrick Ngongba and used a stifling defense to limit Texas to 32% shooting and force 16 … [Read more...] about No. 6 Duke overcomes slow start to defeat Texas in season opener
UNC Tar Heels dominate Central Arkansas Bears in season opener
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina opened their season by putting on an offensive clinic at the Dean Smith Center, crushing Central Arkansas 94-54 in a game that was never competitive from the opening tip. The Tar Heels jumped out to a commanding 51-23 halftime lead and never looked back, leading for nearly 39 minutes while Central Arkansas failed to hold a single … [Read more...] about UNC Tar Heels dominate Central Arkansas Bears in season opener
NC State blows out NC Central to begin Will Wade era as coach
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The Will Wade era at NC State has begun with a flurry of points in an impressive opening win. The Wolfpack blew out North Carolina Central 114-66 Monday night at the Lenovo Center in Wade’s first game as NC State’s head coach. Seven NC State players scored in double digits, led by Darrion Williams’ 19 point effort. Williams is the preseason pick as … [Read more...] about NC State blows out NC Central to begin Will Wade era as coach
NC State fined $50,000 after fans swarm field just as Wolfpack stuns Georgia Tech in upset
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The Atlantic Coast Conference on Sunday announced an anticipated fine against North Carolina State University after fans rushed the football field following the upset of then-No. 8 Georgia Tech on Saturday night. Just as time expired in the 48-36 Wolfpack win, the Carter-Finley Stadium field was swarmed by NC State fans, which is against ACC … [Read more...] about NC State fined $50,000 after fans swarm field just as Wolfpack stuns Georgia Tech in upset
