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3 weeks ago | technicianonline.com | Colby Trotter

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour was not pleased. Brind’Amour had that intimidating look on his face. Well, actually, he always has that look. Although his expression matched his emotions this time and he let TNT reporter Jody Shelley know of it halfway through the second period. “We haven’t gotten to (our game) all night,” Brind’Amour said to Shelley.

1 month ago | technicianonline.com | Ethan Bakogiannis |Colby Trotter

Not only did No. 25 NC State baseball enjoy a 4-1 series-sweeping win over No. 2 Clemson Saturday afternoon, but it also celebrated the second annual Victory Over Cancer game. Led by head coach Elliott Avent and former Wolfpack shortstop turned MLB All-Star Trea Turner, Victory Over Cancer is a cause personal to Avent, inspired by other great NC State coaches such as Kay Yow and Jim Valvano, aimed at raising money for pediatric cancer research.

1 month ago | technicianonline.com | Colby Trotter |Jakob Halbur

NC State baseball junior right fielder Brayden Fraasman didn’t feel like waiting. Fraasman never has. He’s attacked early since he started playing baseball. It’s a mindset Fraasman still has, and it’s what propelled No. 25 NC State (28-12, 13-6 ACC) to a 14-4 win over No. 2 Clemson (36-8, 13-6 ACC) Thursday night at Doak Field. The JUCO transfer went 5-5, drove in a career-high seven runs and smashed two home runs by swinging early against the Tigers.

1 month ago | technicianonline.com | Colby Trotter

Like legendary NC State coaches Jim Valvano and Kay Yow, NC State baseball head coach Elliott Avent has a dream — one that extends far beyond the game of baseball and will leave a lasting legacy, like his former colleagues left. Valvano founded The V Foundation for Cancer Research, which has raised almost $400 million. Yow created the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, which has generated millions. Now, Avent’s Victory Over Cancer Game is fueling research for pediatric cancer.

1 month ago | technicianonline.com | Ethan Bakogiannis

Despite a seemingly lopsided scoreline, No. 12 NC State women’s tennis fell in a thrilling ACC Tournament match against its rival, No. 4 UNC-Chapel Hill by a score of 4-1. After numerous clashes between the two sides, many of which have taken place at Cary Tennis Park, the rivals added to their storied history with another brutally intense match.