It is 8-0 after six innings.
Assuming this result holds up, which isn't exactly a massive assumption, some thoughts:
1. NC State is still capable of reaching Omaha.
2. The hope from a Wolfpack point of view is shaking this off quickly.
3. While there are games ahead that can erase the sting from this, as of right now for me it is one of the more disappointing losses that NCSU has suffered. This team was absolutely good enough to win this competition. Myself and plenty of others thought they would win it.
Honestly, the fact that is Duke makes it more sickening. They are one of the few schools that NC State can bang with resource-wise in the ACC. This probably would have been NC State's toughest game in the tournament too. I don't think Miami on Saturday would have been a major issue.
4. Once again, the players will have to forget and move on quickly. It won't be easy. I am already having a problem doing it.
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