NC State Caps Off First Sweep of 2026 With 13-Run Victory

The No. 14 Wolfpack dominated Sacred Heart throughout the weekend, capping it off with a 13-0 win in the series finale.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 9:31pm

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No. 14 NC State finished off its first sweep of the 2026 season, beating Sacred Heart 13-0 in seven innings on Sunday. The Wolfpack scored 90 runs on the week and had four run-rule wins, building up confidence at the plate. NC State jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back, with home runs from Luke Nixon and Mikey Ryan highlighting the offensive onslaught.

Why it matters

This dominant performance against Sacred Heart is a positive sign for the Wolfpack, who will face a much tougher test on Tuesday when they host No. 9 Coastal Carolina. The lopsided nature of the games allowed NC State to get different players and pitchers experience, which will be important as the competition ramps up.

The details

NC State struck right away, with Nixon hitting a two-run homer in the first inning. The Wolfpack continued to pour it on, with Ryan and Sherman Johnson also hitting home runs. Wolfpack starter Cooper Consiglio had a strong outing, going 5 innings and earning his first win of the season.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Cooper Consiglio

NC State right-handed pitcher who earned the win with 5 innings of one-hit ball.

Luke Nixon

NC State second baseman who hit a two-run home run in the first inning to give the Wolfpack an early lead.

Mikey Ryan

NC State shortstop who hit a home run in the game, his second of the series.

Sherman Johnson

NC State utility player who drove in a pair of runs to extend the Wolfpack's lead.

Anakin Underhill

Sacred Heart freshman right-handed pitcher who started the game for the Pioneers.

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What’s next

The competition will ramp up on Tuesday for NC State, as No. 9 Coastal Carolina comes to Raleigh for what figures to be the toughest game of the season for the Wolfpack so far.

The takeaway

This dominant performance against Sacred Heart is a positive sign for the Wolfpack, who will face a much tougher test on Tuesday against No. 9 Coastal Carolina. The lopsided nature of the games allowed NC State to get different players and pitchers experience, which will be important as the competition ramps up.