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The Georgia baseball NCAA Tournament Super Regional sold out in less than five minutes, with ticket prices skyrocketing from $15 to over $100. The NCAA controls pricing and distribution, making the event essentially neutral. Georgia's Foley Field, with a capacity of 2,760 seats, sold approximately 3,900 tickets, including 600 allocated to North Carolina State fans. Priority was given to season ticket holders and athletic donors.
North Carolina State's big man DJ Burns Jr., a standout basketball player, has no plans to pursue football despite reports of NFL scouts showing interest in him. The 6-foot-9, 275-pound senior firmly stated that his focus is on basketball and that he quit playing football as soon as he received his first basketball scholarship offer. His coach, Kevin Keatts, also emphasized that Burns is not the aggressive type and described him as a "Teddy bear off the court."
North Carolina State star DJ Burns responds to NFL speculation, expressing more interest in exploring basketball options first before considering a switch to football. Despite potential interest from NFL teams, Burns seems focused on his basketball career and the opportunities it presents, such as playing in Europe or Asia, rather than pursuing a different sport with uncertain prospects.
After North Carolina State upset Duke to advance to the Final Four, professor Matthew Bryant, a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor, delayed an exam scheduled for Monday to Wednesday to allow students to recover from celebrating. His decision has been widely praised, with many hailing him as a hero and an "absolute bro" for supporting the students' celebration after the historic win.
During the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, the Portland Region 4 final between Texas and North Carolina State was played on a court with different three-point lines, with the arc in front of the N.C. State bench appearing to be closer to the rim. The discrepancy was noticed just before the game, but the decision was made to play the complete game as is, rather than correcting the court and delaying the game. The NCAA stated that the court will be corrected before the next game.
North Carolina State's Michael O'Connell hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force overtime and ultimately lead the Wolfpack to a 73-68 victory over Virginia in the ACC Tournament semifinals. N.C. State will face North Carolina for the tournament championship, seeking its first ACC title since 1987. The win keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, while Virginia's poor free throw shooting contributed to their defeat.
Syracuse basketball held on to secure an 87-83 victory over North Carolina State, with Chris Bell scoring 26 points in the first half, Judah Mintz adding 15 in the second half, and Quadir Copeland contributing a career-high 25 points in the hard-fought win at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Syracuse basketball will face North Carolina State at the JMA Wireless Dome following its first home loss of the season to Florida State. With a 13-6 overall record and 4-4 in the ACC, Syracuse aims to rebound from the recent defeat and continue its strong home performance.
Grayson McCall, the highly sought-after quarterback from Coastal Carolina, has reportedly transferred to North Carolina State for his final year of college football. Known for his impressive stats against weaker competition in the Sun Belt conference, McCall will now have the opportunity to showcase his skills against stronger opponents in the ACC. Fans are eager to see how he performs and whether he can excel against elite competition, which could potentially lead to an NFL opportunity.
Angelina Napoleon, a standout track and field athlete from Allegany-Limestone, has been named the Gatorade Girls Track & Field Player of the Year. Napoleon, who holds national records in the steeplechase, was surprised with the national honor at a school assembly. She set the national high school record in the 2,000-meter steeplechase and ranks eighth in the world in the event. Napoleon is also the only U.S. woman in history to run the 800 meters in under 2:04 and the steeplechase in under 6:20. She has a 3.99 GPA and is involved in volunteer work.
Virginia baseball player Jake Gelof hit a home run and celebrated with a bat spike and admiring his hit before heading to first base. However, North Carolina State rallied and walked off with a win less than 30 minutes later, leaving Virginia with a bitter taste despite winning two out of three games in the series.