NC State Basketball Struggles, Baseball Earns Ranked Win

The Wolfpack men's basketball team has lost five of its last six games, while the baseball team picked up its first ranked win of the season.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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NC State's men's basketball team has hit a rough patch, losing five of its last six games, while the baseball team earned its first ranked win of the season over No. 16 Coastal Carolina. The Wolfpacker Show breaks down the basketball team's struggles, including defensive issues and a key upcoming game against Stanford, as well as the baseball team's growth with a win over a ranked opponent.

Why it matters

NC State's basketball team is looking to right the ship ahead of the postseason, as the Wolfpack has lost ground in the ACC standings. Meanwhile, the baseball team's win over a ranked opponent is an important milestone as the season progresses.

The details

The NC State men's basketball team has lost five of its last six games, with the losses coming in varying ways. The Wolfpack struggled to close out games against Miami and Notre Dame, while also being overmatched by Duke and Virginia. Head coach Will Wade is concerned about the team's defensive performance, which has allowed 90-plus points in the last three games. To address this, the team has added a 2-3 zone defense to its scheme. The Wolfpack has one regular season game left against Stanford, which Wade called the biggest game of the season as the team prepares for the ACC and NCAA Tournaments.

  • NC State basketball has lost five of its last six games.
  • The Wolfpack baseball team picked up its first ranked win over No. 16 Coastal Carolina on Tuesday night.

The players

Will Wade

The head coach of the NC State men's basketball team.

Elliott Avent

The head coach of the NC State baseball team.

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