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Raleigh News & Observer
Observations from the NC State men's basketball blitz against Lenoir-Rhyne
It was over before it really began. Lenoir-Rhyne scored the first field goal of the game to take a two-point lead against N.C. State, but that lasted 80 seconds. The Wolfpack tied the game within 16 seconds of play on a pair of free throws, before Paul McNeil made the team’s first 3-pointer and gave his squad a lead that only grew. N.C. State picked up a resounding 130-66 men’s basketball exhibition win over Division II Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon, pouring it on and reaching the 50-point threshold with nearly nine minutes left in the first half. The victory gave the Pack a 2-0 record in its preseason schedule. “I was at Southern Indiana for a long time. We played Louisville, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Vanderbilt when they had three NBA guys, and that’s that is the worst beating I’ve ever taken,” Lenoir-Rhyne head coach Brent Owen said. “Kudos to N.C. State in the way they played tonight.” The Wolfpack only extended its lead as the game continued, surpassing the century mark on McNeil’s sixth 3-pointer of the contest with 10 minutes, 39 seconds left. It led by as many as 67 points. While it may seem unnecessary to play
Technician Online
NC State swim and dive wins by historic proportions at UNC-Wilmington
The NC State swimming and diving program showcased depth and talent, delivering a historic performance at the David. B. Allen Natatorium in Wilmington. NC State men’s team scored 166 points to beat UNC Wilmington, while the women’s team orchestrated a dual victory against UNC Wilmington (204-54) and Tulane (203-57)
Sporting News
Duke's 39-point exhibition win sent a warning, but the box score told an even scarier story
Duke entered the 2026-27 college basketball season with enormous expectations, but Tuesday night's exhibition against Tennessee provided an early glimpse of something that might be even more concerning for the rest of the country. The Blue Devils did not need one superstar to carry their offense. They simply overwhelmed a nationally ranked opponent with contributions from almost everywhere.
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Virginia, N.C. State, Tennessee Locked in for CSL Final; Wildcards Confirmed
Virginia, NC State, Tennessee Reach CSL Final; Wild Cards Confirmed. A win by Tennessee in the sixth and final CSL regular-season match earned the Volunteers a place in the final match alongside Virginia and NC State. The final match on Friday confirmed the four Wild Card contestants for next week,...
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Gainey Highlights Unselfish Guards, Frontcourt Progress in 130-66 Rout in press conference (Video + Transcript)
NC State looked every bit like a team hitting its stride in a dominant 130-66 exhibition win over Lenoir-Rhyne on Friday night at Lenovo Center, shooting a blistering 67 percent from the field, knocking down 14 threes and converting 34-of-38 free throws. But for head coach Gainey, the final score was secondary to the continued growth he saw from a group still finding its identity. In his postgame remarks, Gainey emphasized ball movement, defensive impact from the frontcourt and an unselfish approach from his guards as the Wolfpack prepare for the regular-season opener.
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Clayton Running Back Powers Hampden-Sydney To Sixth Straight Win
LEXINGTON, VA – Terry Hicks of Clayton, N.C. continued his standout season Saturday, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns as Hampden-Sydney College defeated Washington and Lee University 31-28 in Lexington, Va. Hicks, a senior running back, carried the ball a career-high 38 times while recording his fifth 100-yard...
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HBCU Love: Garcia Wins SAS HBCU Individual Title
CARY, N.C. – Emilio Garcia fired a 4-under par 136 over the course of the weekend, helping Florida A&M Men’s Golf to the team title while he captured the individual medalist award at the 2026 edition of the SAS Championship HBCU Invitational housed at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina.
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Men's Basketball to face NC State in exhibition Saturday at noon
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne men's basketball team will take on North Carolina State in an exhibition tomorrow at noon. The game will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Both tickets and parking are free for this event. There is no streaming option or radio...
Raleigh News & Observer
Stanford shreds NC State's defense. Observations from the Wolfpack road loss
N.C. State football changed its preparation schedule prior to heading west to play at Stanford on Friday night. The results were the opposite of what coach Dave Doeren hoped as the Wolfpack fell into a two-touchdown hole and suffered a 31-28 ACC loss to the Cardinal. The Wolfpack looked like it hadn’t adjusted its entire week or flown out two days before the game, attempting to prepare for the time zone change. It didn’t look like a team remotely refreshed from a bye week, in which health and personal improvement were the team’s priorities. N.C. State instead recorded its worst defensive start of the season. Previously, it forced punts on the opening series of its first five games. Wake Forest, at least before Friday night, was the only team to score. No opponent had scored touchdowns on the first two drives of the game. Stanford changed that statistic. Wide receivers Nico Brown and Sedrick Irvin scored consecutive first-quarter touchdowns, giving the Cardinal a 14-0 lead. The two scored just their second touchdowns of the season, and Irvin’s 17-yard score was his first against an FBS opponent this season. The Cardinal racked up 234 yards of total offense in the first
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Matchups set for 2026 NCHSAA girls volleyball regional finals
The matchups are now set for the 2026 N.C. High School Athletic Association girls volleyball regional championships. These championships will be played on Tuesday, October 27, at the higher seed. We will be adding the start times to this post as we get them. Please send start times to HighSchoolOT@wral.com.
Raleigh News & Observer
Duke football staff member no longer working with team after abuse allegations
Duke University issued a statement Friday saying Ranier Rackley, a member of the Blue Devils football staff who is facing civil allegations of sexually abusing a student last year while a teacher at Rolesville High School, is not currently working with the team. “Ranier Rackley is not currently working with the team,” the Duke athletics statement said. “This is a confidential personnel matter, and we cannot comment any further.” A lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court names Rackley, who joined the Duke program in April as director of player development, and the Wake County school system as defendants in a sex abuse complaint. The lawsuit, originally filed in July, accuses Rackley of grabbing and groping a female student in his classroom at Rolesville High in November 2025. Rackley has denied the allegations and issued a statement through his attorney stating “respects the legal process and looks forward to addressing the claims in court. He remains devoted to his family and community and appreciates the support he has received.” The Wake County school system declined comment due to the pending lawsuit. Rackley joined the Duke football program in April 2026. His duties, according to his bio on the Duke athletics
Atlantic Coast Conference
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(3) Swansboro continues perfect year into third round, holds off (14) Harnett Central
SWANSBORO, N.C. -- "Earn it!" shouted Swansboro girls volleyball coach Kim Miller from the sideline. "Earn it!" It was a reminder that the Pirates had more to work for in this magical, unblemished season. In the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association girls volleyball playoffs, Swansboro found...