NC State (35-19, 13-16 ACC) has been selected to the 2023 NCAA College World Series Tournament and will play in the Columbia Regional as the No. 3 seed.
The Wolfpack will be paired against No. 2-seed Campbell (44-13, 22-5 Big South) as tournament play begins Friday at 1 p.m. from Founders Park. Regional host South Carolina (39-19, 16-13 SEC) will open against four-seed Central Connecticut State (36-12, 25-5 NEC). The Columbia Regional is matched against the Gainesville Regional which contains Florida, Connecticut, Texas Tech, and Florida A&M.
One of the more explosive teams in the Southeastern Conference, South Carolina currently sits within the top 10 teams in the country in home runs hit with 110, but the Gamecocks dropped nine of its last 11 regular-season games after starting the season 30-4 overall. South Carolina defeated Georgia in the SEC Tournament before suffering back-to-back losses to LSU and Texas A&M. NC State holds a 35-22 all-time record over South Carolina, but the Gamecocks have the latest victory in Charlotte on April 2, 2019, dowing the Wolfpack, 10-8.
Entering postseason play with many outlets projected they would host, the Camels secured their second straight Big South Championship with back-to-back wins over USC Upstate who took two out of three from Campbell in the final weekend of the regular season. The Wolfpack last faced the Camels on March 2, 2022 when Campbell took the win in Buies Creek, 7-4.
Central Connecticut State heads into the tournament as the automatic qualifier from the Northeastern Conference after winning five games in four days with the final two victories coming against Wagner by a combined margin of 20 runs. Should the teams meet, NC State will face the Blue Devils for the first time in school history.
Stay tuned to Inside Pack Sports for more information as the Wolfpack’s postseason continues.
Go back on Youtube and look at the NC State 2021 games in Charlotte, Ruston, Fayetteville, and Omaha. The announcers say that NC State has massive talent that was draftable, including the most draftable players at the ACC Tournament in Charlotte. MLB teams were not taking chances, they were picking players they thought might be able to help them. NC State was loaded.M_A said:Yes when you make the CWS and (probably) should have won it, MLB teams are going to take chances on your guys. Evan Justice got drafted where he did almost solely on the postseason runAlex Gee said:M_A said:
I think you have to be careful how you handle the transition, even if you think the transition is necessary. Baseball is a non-rev sport and two of our biggest potential donors played for Avent together. Ending this sourly after almost 30 years doesnt make sense. Give him a talk and tell him next year is probably going to be the last one so he can get his 1000 wins and the school can figure out the succession plan
If we're being honest this season is more the norm than 2 years ago. That CWS run was a magical thing where everything fell into place - we upset this powerhouse team that was a powerhouse because a senior reliever had an amazing year out of nowhere, and we got to him. It wasn't like the one with Trea and Carlos where that team 100% belonged there. It was like one of those UConn basketball runs...which, well I guess UConn has found a way to make those sustainable. But we had one of those 40 years ago in basketball too and we havent been back since
I have no clue what you're trying to say about that 2021 team.
Torres - 3rd round pick. AA ball
Tresh- 17th round. AA
Murr - 6th round. High A
McDonough - 3rd round. AA
Butler - 14th round. High A
Justice - 5th round. AA
Tatum - 16th round. High A
Johnston - 19th round. High A
Villaman - 9th round. Singles A
DeVo is in High A
Mensik is in A and played in the WBC
CWS is obviously not the expectation every year, that would be impossible. But that 2021 team certainly deserved it and belonged. It wasn't out of nowhere.
Campbell had a guy last year who is already in MLB
James Henderson said:
2-0 weak grounder the other way. Dude can't throw strikes. Didn't throw a single one to Nixon and was bailed out.
Let's be aggressive though down 5 runs.
Alex Gee said:Rob McLamb said:2013 had better individual talents in Rodon and Turner, but 2021 was a batting lineup and pitching corps that scratched all the itches. They were not the deepest team, but the ones that got on the field made it a complete team for me.Alex Gee said:M_A said:
I think you have to be careful how you handle the transition, even if you think the transition is necessary. Baseball is a non-rev sport and two of our biggest potential donors played for Avent together. Ending this sourly after almost 30 years doesnt make sense. Give him a talk and tell him next year is probably going to be the last one so he can get his 1000 wins and the school can figure out the succession plan
If we're being honest this season is more the norm than 2 years ago. That CWS run was a magical thing where everything fell into place - we upset this powerhouse team that was a powerhouse because a senior reliever had an amazing year out of nowhere, and we got to him. It wasn't like the one with Trea and Carlos where that team 100% belonged there. It was like one of those UConn basketball runs...which, well I guess UConn has found a way to make those sustainable. But we had one of those 40 years ago in basketball too and we havent been back since
I have no clue what you're trying to say about that 2021 team.
Torres - 3rd round pick. AA ball
Tresh- 17th round. AA
Murr - 6th round. High A
McDonough - 3rd round. AA
Butler - 14th round. High A
Justice - 5th round. AA
Tatum - 16th round. High A
Johnston - 19th round. High A
Villaman - 9th round. Singles A
DeVo is in High A
Mensik is in A and played in the WBC
CWS is obviously not the expectation every year, that would be impossible. But that 2021 team certainly deserved it and belonged. It wasn't out of nowhere.
Covid-19 robbed NC State baseball of more than any other program in the country in my opinion. The run of talent we had from 2020-2021 could have gone to Omaha back to back and very feasibly walked away with a national championship.
Well I think the problem for some folks is following that up by saying someone should be fired.Borowolf10 said:James Henderson said:
2-0 weak grounder the other way. Dude can't throw strikes. Didn't throw a single one to Nixon and was bailed out.
Let's be aggressive though down 5 runs.
You're not allowed to say this or certain people freak out.
James Henderson said:I'm not of that opinion personally with Avent. He's fine as the head man and has earned the right to move on when he's ready because I trust he'll make the right decision.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:
This roster is due some turnover and fresh blood.
I'm going to get some heat for this, and it's whatever.
Avent has done an incredible job with what he's had to work with facilities wise. He has given his entire life to making NC State a routine Top 25 program and he should have a National Title.
That being said, it feels like this program is leveling out and could use some fresh perspective. The college game has changed, and Avent has adapted where he can, but if feels like we could be left behind quickly. State doesn't seem to play with any edge or passion. I don't know if that's Avent or the players, but something needs to change.
I know there's not a magic pill or a sure fire hire that would make it's a CWS team every year. But, things feel stagnant right now. Feels like all the momentum that was there in 2021 is gone. And maybe that's just baseball being baseball.
Edit to add: This take is not due to todays game going sideways to this point.
State's lack of arm "talent" IMO is an issue and I often don't like the overall approach for several guys at the plate.
But it is what it is. State's right there and will be able to address problems in the portal.
It's probably gonna be Hart when the time comes so not sure how fresh the perspective will be.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:I'm not of that opinion personally with Avent. He's fine as the head man and has earned the right to move on when he's ready because I trust he'll make the right decision.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:
This roster is due some turnover and fresh blood.
I'm going to get some heat for this, and it's whatever.
Avent has done an incredible job with what he's had to work with facilities wise. He has given his entire life to making NC State a routine Top 25 program and he should have a National Title.
That being said, it feels like this program is leveling out and could use some fresh perspective. The college game has changed, and Avent has adapted where he can, but if feels like we could be left behind quickly. State doesn't seem to play with any edge or passion. I don't know if that's Avent or the players, but something needs to change.
I know there's not a magic pill or a sure fire hire that would make it's a CWS team every year. But, things feel stagnant right now. Feels like all the momentum that was there in 2021 is gone. And maybe that's just baseball being baseball.
Edit to add: This take is not due to todays game going sideways to this point.
State's lack of arm "talent" IMO is an issue and I often don't like the overall approach for several guys at the plate.
But it is what it is. State's right there and will be able to address problems in the portal.
And I get that… I just feel State needs a fresh perspective at all aspects of the program. Portal, pitching, hitting approach, defense, speed.
And I fully understand Avent should say "when". I just think the "when" should be sooner than a lot of other people.
As it should be IMO; which is also why I'm not sure how much the timing matters.metcalfmafia said:It's probably gonna be Hart when the time comes so not sure how fresh the perspective will be.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:I'm not of that opinion personally with Avent. He's fine as the head man and has earned the right to move on when he's ready because I trust he'll make the right decision.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:
This roster is due some turnover and fresh blood.
I'm going to get some heat for this, and it's whatever.
Avent has done an incredible job with what he's had to work with facilities wise. He has given his entire life to making NC State a routine Top 25 program and he should have a National Title.
That being said, it feels like this program is leveling out and could use some fresh perspective. The college game has changed, and Avent has adapted where he can, but if feels like we could be left behind quickly. State doesn't seem to play with any edge or passion. I don't know if that's Avent or the players, but something needs to change.
I know there's not a magic pill or a sure fire hire that would make it's a CWS team every year. But, things feel stagnant right now. Feels like all the momentum that was there in 2021 is gone. And maybe that's just baseball being baseball.
Edit to add: This take is not due to todays game going sideways to this point.
State's lack of arm "talent" IMO is an issue and I often don't like the overall approach for several guys at the plate.
But it is what it is. State's right there and will be able to address problems in the portal.
And I get that… I just feel State needs a fresh perspective at all aspects of the program. Portal, pitching, hitting approach, defense, speed.
And I fully understand Avent should say "when". I just think the "when" should be sooner than a lot of other people.
Borowolf10 said:James Henderson said:
2-0 weak grounder the other way. Dude can't throw strikes. Didn't throw a single one to Nixon and was bailed out.
Let's be aggressive though down 5 runs.
You're not allowed to say this or certain people freak out.
DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:I'm not of that opinion personally with Avent. He's fine as the head man and has earned the right to move on when he's ready because I trust he'll make the right decision.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:
This roster is due some turnover and fresh blood.
I'm going to get some heat for this, and it's whatever.
Avent has done an incredible job with what he's had to work with facilities wise. He has given his entire life to making NC State a routine Top 25 program and he should have a National Title.
That being said, it feels like this program is leveling out and could use some fresh perspective. The college game has changed, and Avent has adapted where he can, but if feels like we could be left behind quickly. State doesn't seem to play with any edge or passion. I don't know if that's Avent or the players, but something needs to change.
I know there's not a magic pill or a sure fire hire that would make it's a CWS team every year. But, things feel stagnant right now. Feels like all the momentum that was there in 2021 is gone. And maybe that's just baseball being baseball.
Edit to add: This take is not due to todays game going sideways to this point.
State's lack of arm "talent" IMO is an issue and I often don't like the overall approach for several guys at the plate.
But it is what it is. State's right there and will be able to address problems in the portal.
And I get that… I just feel State needs a fresh perspective at all aspects of the program. Portal, pitching, hitting approach, defense, speed.
And I fully understand Avent should say "when". I just think the "when" should be sooner than a lot of other people.
metcalfmafia said:
We can talk about the past and the past is great. But the way this team has fielded the baseball the last two year has been completely unacceptable.
Hopefully new talent fixes it, but I shouldn't expect players on scholarship to not be able to make the most basic fundamental plays.
metcalfmafia said:
Someone cheer me up.
MAWolfpack said:metcalfmafia said:
Someone cheer me up.
Unc is down 5-2 in 8th
It helps….slightly.MAWolfpack said:metcalfmafia said:
Someone cheer me up.
Unc is down 5-2 in 8th
The team has checked out, if you do the same you will probably cheer up.metcalfmafia said:
Someone cheer me up.
You are most likely going to see one. From a player standpoint anyway.ClePack said:metcalfmafia said:
We can talk about the past and the past is great. But the way this team has fielded the baseball the last two year has been completely unacceptable.
Hopefully new talent fixes it, but I shouldn't expect players on scholarship to not be able to make the most basic fundamental plays.
Yep. We need a full blown overhaul
Glasswolf said:You are most likely going to see one. From a player standpoint anyway.ClePack said:metcalfmafia said:
We can talk about the past and the past is great. But the way this team has fielded the baseball the last two year has been completely unacceptable.
Hopefully new talent fixes it, but I shouldn't expect players on scholarship to not be able to make the most basic fundamental plays.
Yep. We need a full blown overhaul
He has transfers on his roster from Charlotte, Davidson, Old Dominion, Oregon, and Texas A&M. You sure about that?CLTWolf said:DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:I'm not of that opinion personally with Avent. He's fine as the head man and has earned the right to move on when he's ready because I trust he'll make the right decision.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:
This roster is due some turnover and fresh blood.
I'm going to get some heat for this, and it's whatever.
Avent has done an incredible job with what he's had to work with facilities wise. He has given his entire life to making NC State a routine Top 25 program and he should have a National Title.
That being said, it feels like this program is leveling out and could use some fresh perspective. The college game has changed, and Avent has adapted where he can, but if feels like we could be left behind quickly. State doesn't seem to play with any edge or passion. I don't know if that's Avent or the players, but something needs to change.
I know there's not a magic pill or a sure fire hire that would make it's a CWS team every year. But, things feel stagnant right now. Feels like all the momentum that was there in 2021 is gone. And maybe that's just baseball being baseball.
Edit to add: This take is not due to todays game going sideways to this point.
State's lack of arm "talent" IMO is an issue and I often don't like the overall approach for several guys at the plate.
But it is what it is. State's right there and will be able to address problems in the portal.
And I get that… I just feel State needs a fresh perspective at all aspects of the program. Portal, pitching, hitting approach, defense, speed.
And I fully understand Avent should say "when". I just think the "when" should be sooner than a lot of other people.
He's 67 and hates the portal. Definitely sooner than later.
Go back and listen to his comments about the NCAA letting players come and go. Didn't sound like a guy that really loves it.DanielWilsonIPS said:He has transfers on his roster from Charlotte, Davidson, Old Dominion, Oregon, and Texas A&M. You sure about that?CLTWolf said:DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:I'm not of that opinion personally with Avent. He's fine as the head man and has earned the right to move on when he's ready because I trust he'll make the right decision.DJncsu13 said:James Henderson said:
This roster is due some turnover and fresh blood.
I'm going to get some heat for this, and it's whatever.
Avent has done an incredible job with what he's had to work with facilities wise. He has given his entire life to making NC State a routine Top 25 program and he should have a National Title.
That being said, it feels like this program is leveling out and could use some fresh perspective. The college game has changed, and Avent has adapted where he can, but if feels like we could be left behind quickly. State doesn't seem to play with any edge or passion. I don't know if that's Avent or the players, but something needs to change.
I know there's not a magic pill or a sure fire hire that would make it's a CWS team every year. But, things feel stagnant right now. Feels like all the momentum that was there in 2021 is gone. And maybe that's just baseball being baseball.
Edit to add: This take is not due to todays game going sideways to this point.
State's lack of arm "talent" IMO is an issue and I often don't like the overall approach for several guys at the plate.
But it is what it is. State's right there and will be able to address problems in the portal.
And I get that… I just feel State needs a fresh perspective at all aspects of the program. Portal, pitching, hitting approach, defense, speed.
And I fully understand Avent should say "when". I just think the "when" should be sooner than a lot of other people.
He's 67 and hates the portal. Definitely sooner than later.
Yes, I saw that from the press box. Foul balls and tee-shirt tosses often bring out the worst in many people.flylike44 said:
That dude tried to kill his kid for a baseball
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