NC State closed out a monumental week with an ACC Championship after a five-day stretch of five straight wins. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham recap the first ACC title in 37 years and look at the Wolfpack’s NCAA Tournament berth. What led to the Pack getting to the title game and knocking off UNC for the title? What should State fans expect from No. 6 seed Texas Tech when the teams face off in Pittsburgh? Watch or listen to this week’s podcast to get all of that and more!
Mar 18, 2024•55 min
NC State closed out a five-day run with a dominant second half to beat UNC and win the 2024 ACC Championship. The Wolfpack clinched its first ACC title since the 1987 season with a complete team effort that landed DJ Burns Tournament MVP honors along with three others on the First or Second Team. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger will discuss the Wolfpack's win, what it means for the program as a whole, the NCAA Tournament implications and the special performances that led to the win. Watch or list...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min
NC State clawed back from being six points down with 51 seconds remaining and closed it out in overtime to down Virginia, 73-65, to head to the ACC Championship Game. The Wolfpack got a huge shot from Michael O'Connell to send it into OT and DJ Burns closed things out with seven points in OT alone. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's massive win, the performances that led to the victory and look ahead to the matchup against UNC-Chapel Hill on Saturday night. Watch or listen to th...
Mar 16, 2024•56 min
With NC State's backs against the wall again, the Wolfpack responded with a 74-69 win over No. 11 Duke in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. State now keeps riding its magical run into the ACC semifinals for the first time since the 2014 season. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger will recap the Wolfpack's huge win, gutsy performances from DJ Horne and Mohamed Diarra along with what it all means for the program. Listen or watch the full Postgame Podcast to get all that and more!
Mar 15, 2024•55 min
NC State came out firing on all cylinders against Syracuse to cruise to an 83-65 victory to advance to the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Wolfpack dominated in several areas, including 30-9 in points off turnovers, 20-7 in second-chance points and 19-8 in fastbreak points. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's dominant win, take a look at DJ Horne's return, Jayden Taylor's consistent offensive play and much more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more....
Mar 14, 2024•44 min
With NC State set to start the ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, Miles Masercola and Chase Graham give their thoughts on Kevin Keatts, the status of the program, the Louisville matchup and more. The guys discuss what's led to the current situation, the importance of DJ Horne and the start of sports betting in North Carolina. Listen to or watch the full podcast to get that and more.
Mar 12, 2024•38 min
With NC State men's basketball starting the ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times to break down Kevin Keatts' status, where the team goes from here and more. To close things out, the guys will discuss the latest on women's basketball, wrestling and more men's hoops ahead of the matchup against Louisville in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more.
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min
NC State baseball is coming off a torching hot week at the plate and went 5-0 before starting ACC play. Cory Smith and Alec Sawyer will break down the week that was for the Pack9 and look ahead to the Boston College series. In the second half of the Sawyer & Ciencin Podcast, Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball will join the show! Fitt discussed the start for the Pack9, the strength of college baseball in the Carolinas, preview the BC series and much more.
Mar 07, 2024•59 min
NC State was handed a loss in its final home game of the season by No. 9 Duke, falling apart in the second half in a 79-64 loss. The Wolfpack (17-13, 9-10 ACC) got crushed on the offensive boards early on then gave up 21 points off turnovers late as Duke beat the Pack at its own game. James Curle, Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger give their thoughts on the frustrating loss, DJ Burns scoring 27 points in his final home game and the status of Kevin Keatts after the loss. Watch or listen to the full ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min
NC State got out to an early lead at No. 9 UNC and took control by halftime, but caved down the stretch in a 79-70 loss. The Wolfpack (17-12, 9-9 ACC) went nearly 11 minutes without a made field goal, allowing the Tar Heels to climb back and take a double-digit lead before the Pack answered the bell offensively. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger breakdown the latest loss, what happened offensively for the Wolfpack, what this means for Kevin Keatts and the program as a whole and other topics from Sa...
Mar 03, 2024•59 min
NC State football opened spring practice earlier this week ahead of the 2024 spring game in just over one month. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss their early observations from the first day of camp, give thoughts on the early depth chart and much more! Give us your thoughts and questions during this live podcast and we'll do our best to answer some throughout the show. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get caught up on all the latest regarding Wolfpack football!
Mar 02, 2024•24 min
NC State fell once again this week in a crippling loss for the program on the road at Florida State in Tallahassee. The Seminoles got everything they wanted offensively, scoring 90 points in the win -- only the second time the Wolfpack (17-11, 9-8 ACC) has allowed 90-plus points this season. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham break down the frustrating loss for the Pack, what's coming up over the next 72 hours against UNC and Duke along with where the program is heading under Kevin Keatts. Watch o...
Mar 01, 2024•40 min
It was another busy week for N.C. State with basketball having mixed results, baseball pulling out a series win and even some recruiting success in the portal. Cory and James recap it all on the first segment along with a look ahead to this coming week. The guys will also recap the ACC Championships for wrestling and men’s swimming & diving, along with the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Owen Lloyd. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!...
Feb 27, 2024•58 min
NC State clinched its opening series with a mix of veteran and freshman talent leading the charge past VCU. With the Sunday win, Elliott Avent notched an historic 1,000th victory and was honored at Doak Field. Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith recap the opening weekend, standouts on the mound and at the plate, Avent’s memorable win and take a look at the Hawaii series. Watch or listen to get all of that and more in this week’s podcast!
Feb 23, 2024•38 min
NC State found a way to overcome a 15-point halftime deficit, but couldn't close out Syracuse in an 87-83 loss at home. The Wolfpack wasted a 32-point effort from DJ Horne along with a double-double from Ben Middlebrooks after giving up 55 points in the first half alone. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the latest loss on the Postgame Podcast. The guys look back on Horne's huge night, the struggles on defense in the first half, the final possession and what the loss means for the Pack's re...
Feb 21, 2024•49 min
NC State had a nearly perfect week from a program standpoint, highlighted by huge road wins for men’s and women’s hoops. The Wolfpack men finally notched a Quad 1 win at Clemson while the women took down Top-25 Notre Dame before winning an OT thriller against Georgia Tech. Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the pivotal victories for both teams, the ACC Championship for gymnastics, Top-10 win for wrestling, baseball’s season opener and more!
Feb 20, 2024•53 min
NC State clawed back for a critical 78-77 win over Clemson on the road behind a clutch shot by DJ Horne with 9.8 seconds remaining. Horne scored 13 of the Wolfpack's final 17 points to finish with 27 on the night, carrying State to its first Quad 1 road win of the season. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Pack's latest win, Horne's masterful performance, how State clawed back for the win and the importance of the victory overall. Watch or listen to the full Postgame Podcast to get all o...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The NC State baseball season officially gets underway this coming Friday as the Wolfpack hosts VCU! Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith — who is stepping in for Andrew Ciencin — will recap an eventful offseason and look ahead to the 2024 season. The guys will also hand out their own preseason awards for MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Transfer of the Year, season predictions and several others. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Sc...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The last week has been an interesting one for NC State hoops, with two narrow losses on the men's side and a 2-1 week for the women's team with a critical loss to Virginia Tech. Cory and James will discuss both programs along with success in other sports in the first half of the podcast. Wolfpack radio play-by-play announcer Andrew Sanders will join the show in the second half to break down the women's team and talk some Pack9 baseball with the first pitch being thrown this Friday. Watch or list...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
NC State went on the road at Wake Forest and went blow-for-blow with one of the top offenses in the ACC, but ultimately fell by a final of 83-79 after missing three straight shots to close the game. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the loss on the latest Postgame Podcast. What more can DJ Horne do for the Wolfpack with the rest of the backcourt struggling? Is the frontcourt starting to actually develop some offensive consistency? Is there any chance at making the Big Dance after Saturday's l...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min
With a chance to make it a clean sweep at home, NC State lost the third game of its homestand frustratingly to Pittsburgh. The Wolfpack outshot, out defended and got Pitt off its game in the second half, but couldn't hit free throws -- missing 12 of 18 in a three-point loss. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss what led to the latest loss, bright spots from DJ Burns and the bigs off the bench, Jayden Taylor's frustrating night and what it all means moving forward. Watch or listen to the latest...
Feb 08, 2024•53 min
NC State women's basketball just notched ANOTHER Top-25 win with a 77-67 victory over No. 16 Louisville to earn its 20th win of the season in the Play4Kay Game. It capped off a remarkable week for NC State Athletics as a whole, which saw wins in men's and women's hoops, gymnastics, wrestling and more! James and Cory discuss the huge win for the Wolfpack, the remarkable week for the program overall on the latest podcast! Watch or listen to this week's podcast to get all of that and more! This pod...
Feb 06, 2024•49 min
Following a bounce-back win over Miami, NC State guard Casey Morsell joins Miles Masercola and Chase Graham on the latest episode. Morsell discusses his tenure so far with the Pack, his senior season, taking on a leadership role and much more. The guys also take a look back on the win over Miami and what comes next for the Wolfpack as it looks to turn the season around with one month left until March. Watch or listen to the latest episode to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by...
Feb 03, 2024•53 min
NC State toppled Miami on Tuesday night for an important home win to snap a three-game losing streak and get back on track in ACC play. The Wolfpack netted 13 assists in the second half to overcome a huge rebounding disparity to lock in its sixth ACC win of the season. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the offense finding its rhythm, what the win means for the Wolfpack and how important the upcoming home stretch is to regain its confidence. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all tha...
Jan 31, 2024•32 min
It’s been another great week for NC State women’s hoops and a down one for the men’s program. James and Cory take a look back on the results for both and what needs to happen as both teams return to Raleigh. Former NC State DE Deonte Holden will join the show in the first half to discuss the “Law of Athlete” program that is partnering with NC State to support student-athletes on and off the field. Get all of this and more in this week’s podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Sc...
Jan 30, 2024•57 min
NC State clawed back to push Wednesday night's game to overtime after trailing by 14, but it was Virginia that came out on top, 59-53, to had the Wolfpack its first road loss of the season. It's a deflating loss for the Pack, but one it can build upon before heading to Syracuse this weekend. Cory Smith, Brian Geisinger and Miles Masercola recap the Pack's second straight loss, discuss what led to the Pack's first-half issues and second-half comeback and much more on this episode of the Postgame ...
Jan 25, 2024•47 min
It was a wild week for both men’s and women’s basketball as both went 1-1 with big wins and tough losses. James and Cory recap the week and look forward to the opportunities ahead for both programs. In the second segment, Wolfpack legend Scott Wood will hop on to give his thoughts on the current team, how his teams dealt with adversity to make the NCAA Tournament and if this year’s squad can do the same. Watch or listen to this week’s podcast to get all of that and more in one episode! This podc...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min
NC State is riding two straight wins into Saturday's contest against Virginia Tech with a chance to truly make it another win streak on Saturday. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham discuss the recent wins along with a look ahead to Saturday's noon contest at PNC Arena. The guys will also be joined in the second segment by former Wolfpack great Dereon Seabron! DB talks about life at the NBA level, his time with the Pack and much more in this podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the ...
Jan 20, 2024•53 min
Following an 83-76 win for NC State over Wake Forest that included a comeback from multiple double-digit deficits, the Wolfpack moved to 5-1 in ACC play. Cory Smith, Miles Masercola and Brian Geisinger break it all down on the Postgame Podcast! What did DJ Horne do so right in the mid-range game to find success? How did the Pack's big men step up when the perimeter shooting wasn't there? Can this team's toughness carry it to even more ACC success? The guys discuss is all on this podcast!...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min
NC State basketball discussion has dominated the last week, so Cory and James take a look back on both men’s and women’s hoops. The guys will also look ahead to the week ahead and what both teams need to do stay near the top of the ACC. On the second portion, NC State OL Dawson Jaramillo will join the show to discuss getting a medical waiver, relationship with Savage Wolves, his sweet mullet and much more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsor...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min
