A very happy Monday indeed 🕺🤩#GoPack || #90MinuteParty pic.twitter.com/F20Li5J157

— NC State Men's Soccer (@PackMensSoccer) November 18, 2024

WE'RE DANCIN' 🏆⚽️

Nine ACC teams advance the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship - the most of any conference! pic.twitter.com/Dd9pL5bYZm

— The ACC (@theACC) November 18, 2024

NC State men's soccer is set to participate and host the opening round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. The Pack welcomes Charlotte to Dail Soccer Field Thursday night for a 7 p.m. kickoff on ESPN+.

The Wolfpack earned its 17th postseason berth into the NCAA Championships, making it the program's first appearance since 2019.


Match Info
The match will be broadcast on ESPN+ with commentary from Noah Frary and Bradley Sweeney, while live stats will be available on StatBroadcast.
The game is ticketed and will be available for purchase on GoPack.com here.
The winner of the match is slated to travel to play Georgetown on the road later this weekend


https://gopack.com/news/2024/11/19/mens-soccer-pack-mens-soccer-slated-to-host-charlotte-for-first-round-of-ncaas

MATCHDAY | NCAAs Round 1

🆚 Charlotte
⏰ 7 PM
📍 Raleigh, N.C.
⚽️ Dail Soccer Stadium
🎟️ https://t.co/mLmP8nat1O
📊 https://t.co/LUZvNZ6fqX
📺 ESPN+#GoPack || #90MinuteParty pic.twitter.com/UInW1RJIf5

— NC State Men's Soccer (@PackMensSoccer) November 21, 2024

Freshman, Niko Markovic, scored his first collegiate goal over Charlotte in double overtime of the Pack's opening round match of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night at Dail Soccer Stadium to secure its advancement the second round of the championship.

Despite closing out the first half scoreless on both sides, NC State thought it sealed the deal in the 86th minute when Liam Bennett and Taig Healy connected with Donavan Phillip to find the back of the net. However, Charlotte responded with a goal of their own just moments later in the 89th minute. With less than two minutes left on the game clock, the teams were forced to move into the first 10 minute overtime period.

The Wolfpack was granted its 11th and 12th corner-kicks of the match in the first overtime period, making it the highest amount of corner-kicks the squad has taken in a game all season. Despite having those opportunities, NC State wouldn't be able to score while holding off Charlotte, guranteeing a second overtime period.

Centerback, Isaac Heffess, has consistently created scoring opportunities for his teammates throughout the entire season off of his long distance throw-in capabilities. In the 103rd minute, his throw-in would connect with Donavan Phillip's head to flick on to Niko Markovic who would head the ball into the back of the net, ending overtime and securing his team's victory.

Markovic recently earned ACC All-Freshman Team honors for his season defensive performance on the back line and two assists but this marked the first collegiate goal of his career.

The last time the Pack played in the NCAA Tournament, in 2019, the team fell in double overtime at home, meaning that the last time the program reached the second round of the championship was in 2018.

Up Next
NC State travels to Georgetown to battle the Hoyas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon at 12 p.m. in Washington, D.C.


https://gopack.com/news/2024/11/21/mens-soccer-double-ot-golden-goal-advances-wolfpack-in-ncaa-tournament

Safe to say Niko Marcovic is never going to forget his first collegiate goal.#GoPack || #90MinuteParty pic.twitter.com/JeBGfvHKqp

— NC State Men's Soccer (@PackMensSoccer) November 22, 2024

Well done, Wolfpack.

NC State next faces Georgetown on Sunday at noon in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/rPeERfv38I

— Inside Pack Sports (@InsidePackSport) November 22, 2024

2-1 !!!! pic.twitter.com/rfQWLd0Tek

— NC State Men's Soccer (@PackMensSoccer) November 22, 2024

We're heading north to Georgetown for NCAA Tournament Rd 2!#GoPack || #90MinuteParty pic.twitter.com/X4AMTV8iJt

— NC State Men's Soccer (@PackMensSoccer) November 22, 2024

Enjoying following along.

In other news, Luke Hillie who played 4 years at NC State and then transferred to UNC missed his PK to knock out the Heels.

Sucks to leave!

Or undercover agent??