Auburn, Ala. (WNCN) — After being stunned by Stetson to open the 2025 Auburn Regional Friday afternoon, NC State baseball now has to win or go home.
The Wolfpack (33-20) and Northeast Conference champions Central Connecticut State (31-16) will battle Saturday afternoon in an elimination game at Plainsman Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. This will be the first ever meeting between the two programs.
NC State was dominated early by the Hatters Friday night, finding themselves down 7-0 after the top half of the first inning. The No. 2 seed in the regional never recovered, losing 11-2. The Blue Devils of Central Connecticut State, who are the No. 4 seed, lost to host Auburn in their opening game by a score of 9-5.
The winner of Saturday afternoon’s game will move on to play Sunday afternoon against the loser of Saturday night’s game between Auburn and Stetson. The loser will see their season come to an end.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
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