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The Wolfpack earned a top seed in the Auburn Regional, setting up a showdown with UCF and a potential clash against No. 4 Auburn as Elliott Avent concludes his tenure.
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, evening the series at one win each as it heads to Canada for Game 3.
The Wolfpack announced Chris Hart as its new head baseball coach, marking the end of Elliott Avent’s 30‑year tenure and setting the stage for a promising future.
Hart’s extensive tenure, proven recruiting acumen and three College World Series trips position him to lead NC State’s baseball program into a new era.
After 22 years in the Wolfpack’s coaching ranks, Chris Hart is poised to lead the NC State baseball team, with former players praising his developmental impact and commitment.
Chris Hart succeeds Elliott Avent as N.C. State’s baseball head coach, inheriting a program with a deep postseason pedigree.
Chris Hart, who spent two decades in various roles within the NC State baseball program, has been named the 17th head coach following Elliott Avent’s retirement. He expressed gratitude to Avent, Boo Corrigan and others, and outlined his plans to build on the program’s strong foundation.
Veteran coach Elliott Avent retired at the season’s end, leaving a legacy of over 1,100 wins and three College World Series trips; the Wolfpack trustees approved Chris Hart’s appointment, citing his two‑decade assistant role, recruiting acumen, and deep ties to the program.
Four goals in the opening period, including a pair from Juraj Slafkovskiy, set the tone as the Hurricanes struggled to find rhythm after an 11‑day hiatus.
With Selection Monday approaching, the Wolfpack's fate hangs in the balance after a loss to Duke, while head coach Elliott Avent prepares to close a storied career.
The Wolfpack's 2026 fall schedule features 15 games, opening with home matches against Coastal Carolina and Queens, and includes challenging opponents, tournament details, and logistical updates for fans.
The Carolina Hurricanes, riding an eight‑game playoff streak, meet the Montreal Canadiens, who have surged through two Game 7 victories. A clash of elite penalty killing and power‑play firepower could rewrite history.
Holly Springs opened the Regional Finals with a 9‑4 win, highlighted by power hitting and a dominant pitching performance.
NC State is hosting Emeka Opurum, a 7‑foot former Auburn center, on an official visit as the program looks to add size and defensive presence ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
NC State has invested over $1 million in its top three assistant coaches, marking the first time any assistant has earned more than $400,000 annually.
After a modest stint at Santa Clara and a injury‑marred year at Michigan State, Gehrig Normand is heading back to Texas to play for Southern Methodist University, bringing local roots and a desire for fresh momentum to an ACC program eyeing postseason contention.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s baseball squad is set to close out its regular season with a three‑game showdown against NC State, a rivalry that could seal a historic campaign.
Frederik Andersen leads all postseason goaltenders with a 1.12 GAA and .950 save percentage, driving the Hurricanes to a historic sweep and a shot at the Eastern Conference final.
A dominant 7‑3 victory over Pitt highlights Carolina’s third consecutive 40‑win season, featuring key performances from Hynek, Boaz and others as the team heads to Wilmington for a Tuesday night matchup.