Hosted by R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.

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.

 

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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.

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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.


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 podcast to get all of that and more.


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 Saturday night. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all of that and more!


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!


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 or listen to the latest Two Perspectives Podcast to get all of that and more!


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!

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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!


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 resumé as a whole.


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!

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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 of that and more!


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 Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!


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 listen to the latest podcast to get all of this and more!

This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

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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 loss? We'll discuss all of that and more on this episode!