Taking some swings in the cages https://t.co/FPaUGe9Jfx

Featured in our Pack Profile series this week is @timberlynskye25 https://t.co/ZVxYqqmkoL

Peyton Silverman isn't on the GoPack roster. Does anyone know anything? just curious.

The last freshman in our Pack Profile series is Lily Bishop https://t.co/rK7p3pMwUU

Just a few more weeks left until our home opener vs. Ohio State in the ACC/B1G Challenge (Feb. 16). Don't miss out on the fun at Dail Stadium this spring and claim your tickets!

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GoPack Spotlight - @angierizzi42 Ready For Sophomore Campaign With Wolfpack https://t.co/NSdnSEhktC

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So excited to say that I have verbally committed to N.C State University it's a dream to play power 5 and it's become a reality it's only the beginning! #GoPack

Led by Macauley *****ett and Jade Caraway, @PackSoftball will look to bounce back from a rough 2017 this season https://t.co/WKszbyxyQ4

After a standout freshman season, @PackSoftball sophomore Jade Caraway is looking to win in 2018 https://t.co/xvEkFNVHy0

NC State Softball 2018 Season Preview https://t.co/ScC0eukVUB

ScoobyWolf said:

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Peyton Silverman isn't on the GoPack roster. Does anyone know anything? just curious.

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from the technician online - she transferred to Central Connecticut State

PREVIEW | Softball To Open Season At FGCU Kickoff Classic https://t.co/fkkJI7BZNx

I saw that former pitcher Courtney Mirabella is on the roster at NC Central.

We've made it to Fort Myers! Season opener is TOMORROW at 2:30 PM vs. Georgetown https://t.co/jinAIikWTB

.@PackSoftball season is here! Best of luck to the squad as it opens its 2018 campaign! #GoPack

Georgetown / Florida Gulf Coast
2:30 p.m. / 7 p.m.
FGCU Softball Complex (Fla.) https://t.co/J02krll5eM

Game update: First pitch is slated for 3:40 PM

Starting lineup vs. Georgetown

https://t.co/oIIeglm0Ap https://t.co/gJEfHnqqA2

The freshmen are coming up big...Shurbutt a 3 run double and Garner with a grand slam

Freshman Woodall is pitching.

BALL GAME! Rizzi catches a fly ball in LF for the final out. Pack wins 12-2 for a season-opening #STATEment https://t.co/FT8iug3D27

The NC State softball team opened its season on Friday at the FGCU Kickoff Classic, and split its pair of games at the FGCU Softball Complex in Fort Myers, Fla. The Wolfpack defeated Georgetown 12-2 in its season opener and fell to Florida Gulf Coast 7-2 in the nightcap.

Five freshmen and two transfer sophomores made their collegiate debuts while a combined 15 players saw time on the field.

The Pack moves to 1-1 on the season while the Hoyas fall to 0-2 and Eagles improve to 2-0.

UP NEXT

NC State will continue its weekend slate the FGCU Kickoff Classic Saturday with a doubleheader against LIU Brooklyn and Ball State. First pitch against the Blackbirds is 12:15 p.m. and its matchup with the Cardinals is slated for 2:30 p.m.

http://gopack.com/news/2018/2/9/softball-wolfpack-splits-pair-of-games-on-opening-day.aspx

Starting lineup for game one vs. LIU Brooklyn. First pitch is slated for 12:30 PM

https://t.co/5ShdqBYdhV https://t.co/Dca83dOYKf

T3 | @Balzer27 clears the bases with a double to CF! NC State takes a 3-0 lead, Shurbutt now at the plate

T3 | An RBI double by @timberlynskye25 brings Balzer home! 4-0 Pack with Compton at bat

FINAL | NC State wins 10-1 for win No. 2 of the weekend!

Game two vs. Ball State to start in approx. 30 minutes https://t.co/eXXLwAvZDt

Starting lineup for game two vs. Ball State. NC State is the visiting team

https://t.co/xkaeEqoF3A https://t.co/sG2Iytef4h

B1 | An RBI single down the right field line gives BSU a 3-0 lead. Two on, one out

T5 | Rizzi is called stepping out of the batter's box and Shurbutt lines out to SS for the final two outs. BSU leads 3-2 heading to the bottom of the fifth

Next two batters strike out to end the game. Final Score: BSU 8, NC State 2

We'll play Memphis tomorrow at 9 AM for the final game of the weekend

I was hoping that we would do better at this tournament. Two losses to (2) .500 teams from last year in mid major conferences. JMO, but probably another long year.

Starting lineup for game vs. Memphis

https://t.co/YgFpNV9fT5 https://t.co/I5sTGyYK4W

B2 | The Pack goes in order on a strikeout and pair of pop ups. We're still scoreless after two complete

B3 | @angierizzi42 clears the bases with a TRIPLE! Scores Russ and Caraway to give the Pack a 2-0 lead

BALL GAME! @timberlynskye25 makes a running catch in third base foul territory for the final out. Pack wins 2-1!

We finish out the weekend 3-2 #gopack https://t.co/9T3DkwJC1H

Sophomore outfielder Angie Rizzi was strong at the plate for Pack softball over the weekend
https://t.co/VJbMslxNkz

I would agree with Scooby. I would have hoped for at least a 4-1 weekend.

Looking at last years RPI, FGCU was #77 and we were the road team, so that loss is understandable.

Memphis was #96, so that was a nice win. LIU (#193) and Georgetown (#240) were must wins.

So it's the Ball State game (last year #117) that is the kind of game that we need to win to push the program back to the level that is has been.


On the other hand, we played five freshman in their first college softball, including one at pitcher, and two transfers, including one at pitcher, and there were a lot of positives from the young players. We are coming off an 18-38 season, so 3 wins is definitely something to build off of. There is a lot of talent, so we just need to come together.

This upcoming weekend will be a much bigger test. 2 games vs #36 Ohio State, and 2 games against #65 Northwestern. If we can find a way to go 2-2 against this group, it's a sign that we are much better than last season.